b-lab Matcha Hydrating Real Sun Stick
b-lab B-Lab Matcha Hydrating Real Sun Stick lists 22 ingredients on its label, 21 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
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.
- Water
- Dicaprylyl Carbonate
- Synthetic Wax
- Dibutyl Adipate
- Dipropylene Glycol
- Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
- Butyloctyl Salicylate
- Ethylhexyl Triazone
- Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
- Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
- Ozokerite
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- -Alpha-Bisabolol
- Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
- Sodium Chloride
- Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
- Caprylyl Glycol
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Butylene Glycol
- Mesembryanthemum Crystallinum Extract
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Adenosine
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains siliconesContains mineral oilContains EU-26 allergensContains PEG
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Dicaprylyl CarbonateDibutyl Adipate
- ABRASIVE
- Synthetic Wax
- FRAGRANCE
- Dipropylene Glycol
- LIGHT STABILIZER
- Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateEthylhexyl Triazone
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Butyloctyl Salicylate
Other ingredients
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineVinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane CrosspolymerOzokeriteCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract-Alpha-BisabololPolyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/SebacateSodium ChlorideLauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl DimethiconeCaprylyl Glycol1,2-HexanediolButylene GlycolMesembryanthemum Crystallinum ExtractEthylhexylglycerinAdenosine
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dicaprylyl Carbonate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Synthetic Wax | ABRASIVE, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | — | Green |
| Dibutyl Adipate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FILM FORMING, PLASTICISER, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dipropylene Glycol | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/28 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Butyloctyl Salicylate | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 1 · – | Green |
| Ethylhexyl Triazone | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/15 | 0 · 1 | Yellow |
| Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine | HAIR CONDITIONING, LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/25 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer | VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ozokerite | BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 5 | Green |
| Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, TONIC, UV ABSORBER | 1 · 0 | Green |
| -Alpha-Bisabolol | 皮肤调理剂,舒缓剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium Chloride | BULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| 1,2-Hexanediol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Mesembryanthemum Crystallinum Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Adenosine | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Dicaprylyl Carbonate
- Light emollient solvent at 5–15%; mineral oil-free, refreshing feel, low sensitization.
- Synthetic Wax
- Waxy solidifier for hardness and gloss; complex mixture, not a single molecule.
- Dibutyl Adipate
- Light ester, solvent and emollient, fresh feel and volatility, non-comedogenic.
- Dipropylene Glycol
- Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG
- Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
- Novel UVB absorber at 0.2-1.5%; narrow band, requires combination, high photostability, verify regional limits, low irritation.
- Butyloctyl Salicylate
- Oil-soluble exfoliating emollient; avoid for aspirin-sensitive users and high-concentration leave-on products
- Ethylhexyl Triazone
- UVB absorber with good photostability; formulated with other filters, typical concentration 3-5%, check compatibility with other ingredients.
- Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
- UV-B absorber, photostable; high purity and low bioaccumulation, check for impurities.
- Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
- Rheology-modifying silicone polymer for suspension and feel; requires silicone-compatible system
- Ozokerite
- Mineral ozokerite for viscosity and stabilization; derived from mineral oil, highly comedogenic, avoid facial use.
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.
- -Alpha-Bisabolol
- Alpha-bisabolol, gentle soothing agent <1%; supports skin repair
- Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
- Composite emulsifier for stable O/W systems, provides mild cleansing.
- Sodium Chloride
- Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps
- Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
- Silicone-modified surfactant providing conditioning and cleansing benefits; used in hair care with low irritancy.
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Mesembryanthemum Crystallinum Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Adenosine
- Skin conditioner at 0.1-1%; used for anti-aging and repair
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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