physicians-formula Physicians Formula Rosé All Day Moisturizer SPF30

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. Aqua
2. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
3. Rosa Damascena Flower Water
4. Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate
5. Homosalate
6. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
7. Dimethicone
8. Octocrylene
9. Stearyl Alcohol
10. Tribehenin
11. Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
12. Glycerin
13. Steareth-2
14. Steareth-20
15. Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
16. Octyldodecanol
17. Pullulan
18. Mica
19. Phenoxyethanol
20. Dimethiconol
21. Parfum
22. Polysorbate 20
23. Xanthan Gum
24. Caprylyl Glycol
25. Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
26. Ethylhexylglycerin
27. Hexylene Glycol
28. Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
29. Tocopheryl Acetate
30. Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
31. Potassium Sorbate
32. Citric Acid
33. Sodium Benzoate
34. Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
35. BHT
36. Ci 16035
37. Ci 77891

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains siliconesContains mineral oil

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

LIGHT STABILIZER

Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateOctocrylene

FRAGRANCE

Rosa Damascena Flower WaterHomosalateCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

Other ingredients

Stearyl AlcoholTribeheninButyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneGlycerinSteareth-2Steareth-20Hydrogenated Coco-GlyceridesOctyldodecanolPullulanMicaPhenoxyethanolDimethiconolParfumPolysorbate 20Xanthan GumCaprylyl GlycolTerminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit ExtractEthylhexylglycerinHexylene GlycolTetrahexyldecyl AscorbateTocopheryl AcetateLycium Barbarum Fruit ExtractPotassium SorbateCitric AcidSodium BenzoateLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateBHTCi 16035Ci 77891

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

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

Rosa Damascena Flower Water

Aromatic hydrosol base; provides scent and conditioning benefits.

Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate

Emollient with UV-absorbing and solvent properties; usage levels should be controlled.

Homosalate

UVB sunscreen agent, often combined with others; stable but migratory; ensure regulatory compliance.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Dimethicone

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

Octocrylene

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

Stearyl Alcohol

Stearic alcohol; fatty alcohol for emulsion thickening/structure, often blended with soaps, moderate comedogenicity.

Tribehenin

Waxy emollient providing slip; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidant system; good for dry skin.

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

High-potency UVA filter (Parsol MXX); requires stabilizers and UVB blockers.

Glycerin

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

Steareth-2

Not decoded yet

Steareth-20

Not decoded yet

Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides

Hydrog coco glycerides; waxy emollient; low irrit, low-mid comed, occlusive option

Octyldodecanol

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

Pullulan

Microbial polysaccharide for film forming and thickening; water-soluble film former used in capsules or moisturizing films.

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

Phenoxyethanol

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

Dimethiconol

Dimethiconol; silicone emollient providing silky feel and reducing friction; moderate comedogenicity, avoid excess.

Parfum

Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.

Polysorbate 20

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

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract

Terminalia ferdinandiana extract; traditional lightening agent; antioxidant for uneven skin tone.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Hexylene Glycol

Polyol solvent and humectant with penetration enhancement; limit concentration to avoid irritation, no specific allergen tag

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

Lipophilic Vitamin C derivative, antioxidant and brightening; more stable than VC, oil-soluble, must pair with oil phase

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract

Lycium barbarum extract; astringent and conditioner. Use at 1-2%; contains polysaccharides and antioxidants.

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

Bio-fermented filtrate for antimicrobial and anti-dandruff effects; assess individual variability, avoid in known allergy.

BHT

Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.

Ci 16035

Azo hair dye component, requires alkaline activation. Restricted to professional hair use, not for daily wash.

Ci 77891

Titanium dioxide inorganic pigment and UV filter; assess inhalation risk for nano-forms and EU restrictions

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