vt-cosmetics VT Essence Sun Pact

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Water
2. Ethylhexyl Palmitate
3. Butylene Glycol
4. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
5. Zinc Oxide
6. Ceresin
7. Octyldodecanol
8. Ethylhexyl Salicylate
9. Titanium Dioxide
10. Centella Asiatica Extract
11. Octocrylene
12. Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
13. Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
14. Helichrysum Italicum Extract
15. Hydrolyzed Elastin
16. Copper Tripeptide-1
17. Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
18. Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
19. Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract
20. Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
21. Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract
22. Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
23. Portulaca Oleracea Extract
24. Carbonated Water
25. Sea Water
26. Dimethicone
27. Aluminum Hydroxide
28. Mica
29. Stearic Acid
30. Hydrogen Dimethicone
31. Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
32. Oil Soluble Licorice Extract
33. Adenosine
34. Glycerin
35. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
36. Lecithin
37. Polysorbate 20
38. Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
39. Triethoxycaprylylsilane
40. Disodium EDTA
41. Phenoxyethanol
42. Caprylyl Glycol
43. Ethylhexylglycerin
44. 1,2-Hexanediol
45. Ci 77007

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains animal-derivedContains siliconesContains PEG

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Ethylhexyl PalmitateOctyldodecanol

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

LIGHT STABILIZER

Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateEthylhexyl Salicylate

ANTIMICROBIAL

Zinc Oxide

ANTISTATIC

Ceresin

Other ingredients

Titanium DioxideCentella Asiatica ExtractOctocryleneBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidHelichrysum Italicum ExtractHydrolyzed ElastinCopper Tripeptide-1Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4Acetyl Hexapeptide-8Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit ExtractMelaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractOenothera Biennis Flower ExtractLavandula Angustifolia Flower ExtractPortulaca Oleracea ExtractCarbonated WaterSea WaterDimethiconeAluminum HydroxideMicaStearic AcidHydrogen DimethiconeCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 DimethiconeOil Soluble Licorice ExtractAdenosineGlycerinCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideLecithinPolysorbate 20Sodium Ascorbyl PhosphateTriethoxycaprylylsilaneDisodium EDTAPhenoxyethanolCaprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerin1,2-HexanediolCi 77007

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Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Synthetic ester emollient with light skin feel; small molecule, slightly comedogenic, use cautiously for acne-prone skin, often blended with other oils.

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

UVA absorber used with other filters; poor water stability and photolability, requires light stabilizers, max concentration typically 10%.

Zinc Oxide

Physical UV filter, 30% max in EU; oily at high levels, pair with oils for feel.

Ceresin

Mineral wax for thickening, film-forming, and emulsion stabilization; highly occlusive, non-allergenic

Octyldodecanol

Light emollient/emulsifier at 1-5%; low comedogenic, non-greasy feel, broadly compatible, sensitive-skin friendly.

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

Ethylhexyl salicylate, UVB absorber; volatile, requires combination with UVA filters for broad spectrum.

Titanium Dioxide

Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention

Centella Asiatica Extract

Centella asiatica extract for soothing/repair; low irritation, common in sensitive skin products.

Octocrylene

UV-B absorber and photostabilizer; has concentration limits, consider potential coral toxicity and allergenicity for specific groups.

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

UV-B absorber, photostable; high purity and low bioaccumulation, check for impurities.

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Low-MW humectant with superior penetration vs high-MW; 0.1-0.5% typical, hygroscopic, store dry to prevent clumping.

Helichrysum Italicum Extract

Helichrysum extract with rosmarinic acid; sebum control and soothing, watch for photosensitivity.

Hydrolyzed Elastin

Hydrolyzed elastin, moisturizer; MW determines penetration, large MW surface conditioning.

Copper Tripeptide-1

Copper Tripeptide-1 (GHK-Cu) for repair/anti-aging at 0.01–0.1%; water-soluble, avoid chelators.

Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4

Signal peptide promoting collagen synthesis; effective at low concentration, needs penetration enhancers or encapsulation

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Acetyl hexapeptide-8; signal peptide, low concentration, used for firming and hydration, low irritancy.

Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract

Botanical fruit extract for skin conditioning; usually at low levels, act in synergy.

Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Not decoded yet

Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract

Evening primrose flower extract acting as an astringent; generally safe at standard formulation levels.

Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract

Lavender extract for fragrance and toning; contains linalool, potential allergen.

Portulaca Oleracea Extract

Achyronica extract with anti-inflammatory properties; monitor for heavy metals and pesticides, low-risk at typical doses

Carbonated Water

Carbonated water; solvent or effervescent effect; requires airtight packaging; degrades after opening.

Sea Water

Natural ingredient with salts; acts as solvent or humectant, high salt content may feel gritty

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Aluminum Hydroxide

Aluminum hydroxide for emollient/thickening; opacifier, used in antiperspirants, particulate risk.

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Hydrogen Dimethicone

Hydrogenated dimethicone for film-forming and slip; low volatility, rich feel for dry skin

Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone

Silicone surfactant, smooth and mild; regulates rheology and adds antistatic benefits

Oil Soluble Licorice Extract

Not decoded yet

Adenosine

Skin conditioner at 0.1-1%; used for anti-aging and repair

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Vitamin C derivative antioxidant at 0.5–2%; light-sensitive, requires opaque packaging

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Silane coupling agent at 0.1-0.5%; enhances inorganic filler adhesion, trace use, low toxicity, avoid direct contact with aqueous systems.

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Ci 77007

Mica-based colorant, restricted use; mineral origin, check heavy metal impurities compliance

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