versed Guards Up Daily Mineral Sunscreen
versed Versed Guards Up Daily Mineral Sunscreen lists 38 ingredients on its label, 36 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.
- Zinc Oxide
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- Butyloctyl Salicylate
- Isodecyl Neopentanoate
- Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
- Diheptyl Succinate
- C18-21 Alkane
- Erythritol
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
- Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
- Propanediol
- Arachidyl Alcohol
- Glycerin
- Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Tocopherol
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Coco-Glucoside
- Ethyl Ferulate
- Behenyl Alcohol
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Arachidyl Glucoside
- Bisabolol
- Polyhydroxystearic Acid
- Citric Acid
- Sodium Gluconate
- Xanthan Gum
- Octyldodecyl Oleate
- Caprylhydroxamic Acid
- Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Crithmum Maritimum Extract
- Maltodextrin
- Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf
- Iron Oxides (Ci 77491
- Ci 77492)
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains animal-derivedContains essential oils
Formulation view Physical sunscreen featuring zinc oxide with isododecyl neopentanoate for a dry feel. Astaxanthin and plant extracts provide antioxidant support, while hyaluronate hydrates. Mica improves spreadability. Preserved with caprylhydroxamic acid and ethylhexylglycerin. Formulation balances lightness and protection, suitable for daily commuting, requiring high light blockage storage.
Key ingredients
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Zinc Oxide
- 溶剂
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Butyloctyl Salicylate
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Isodecyl NeopentanoateDiheptyl Succinate
- BULKING
- Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
- SOLVENT · 限制 II
- C18-21 Alkane
- HUMECTANT
- Erythritol
Other ingredients
Cetearyl AlcoholSodium Stearoyl GlutamateCapryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid CopolymerPropanediolArachidyl AlcoholGlycerinPyrus Malus Fruit ExtractCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideTocopherolCaprylyl GlycolCoco-GlucosideEthyl FerulateBehenyl AlcoholCetyl AlcoholArachidyl GlucosideBisabololPolyhydroxystearic AcidCitric AcidSodium GluconateXanthan GumOctyldodecyl OleateCaprylhydroxamic AcidHydrolyzed Jojoba EstersSodium HyaluronateCrithmum Maritimum ExtractMaltodextrinMoringa Oleifera Seed ExtractAloe Barbadensis LeafIron Oxides (Ci 77491Ci 77492)
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc Oxide | ANTIMICROBIAL, BULKING, COLORANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 IV/144 VI/30 VI/30a | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Water/Aqua/Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butyloctyl Salicylate | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 1 · – | Green |
| Isodecyl Neopentanoate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Calcium Sodium Borosilicate | BULKING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Diheptyl Succinate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| C18-21 Alkane | SOLVENT · 限制 II/875 Distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated middle, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen. | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Erythritol | HUMECTANT, MOISTURISING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer | FILM FORMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Arachidyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Coco-Glucoside | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethyl Ferulate | ANTIOXIDANT | 0 · – | Green |
| Behenyl Alcohol | BINDING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Arachidyl Glucoside | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Bisabolol | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING | 0 · – | Green |
| Polyhydroxystearic Acid | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · – | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Gluconate | CHELATING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Octyldodecyl Oleate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Caprylhydroxamic Acid | CHELATING | 0 · – | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters | FILM FORMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Crithmum Maritimum Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Maltodextrin | ABSORBENT, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf | FRAGRANCE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Iron Oxides (Ci 77491 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Ci 77492) | Not decoded yet | — | — |
Ingredients explained
- Zinc Oxide
- Physical UV filter, 30% max in EU; oily at high levels, pair with oils for feel.
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- Primary aqueous solvent and carrier; no specific incompatibilities, focus on microbial stability.
- Butyloctyl Salicylate
- Oil-soluble exfoliating emollient; avoid for aspirin-sensitive users and high-concentration leave-on products
- Isodecyl Neopentanoate
- Volatile dry ester for make-up/emulsions; fast-drying, non-greasy, seal to prevent weight loss.
- Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
- Fluorphlogopite; plate-like filler and thickener. For powders and creams, improves texture and coverage.
- Diheptyl Succinate
- Light emollient ester; refreshing non-greasy feel, often replaces heavier mineral oils.
- C18-21 Alkane
- C18-21 alkane (mineral oil fraction), solvent/conditioner, IARC 2B, specify refining history free of carcinogens, safe at low dose
- Erythritol
- Polyol humectant with light feel; high hygroscopy, watch in dry climates.
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant
- Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
- Mild amino-acid surfactant, poor solubility, pairs with fatty alcohols, fine foam.
- Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
- Film-forming conditioner for hair/skin protection; hydrophobic, pair with water phase
- Propanediol
- Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative
- Arachidyl Alcohol
- Waxy emulsion stabilizer and thickener, often paired with cetearyl alcohol; heavy feel, good for creams
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
- Apple fruit extract, polyphenols for conditioning and antioxidant; batch variation needs standardization
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Coco-Glucoside
- Mild non-ionic surfactant for cleansing and foaming; rich foam, low irritation, suitable for sensitive and children's products
- Ethyl Ferulate
- Antioxidant that slows lipid oxidation; usable in both aqueous and oil phases.
- Behenyl Alcohol
- Fat alcohol emulsifier/thickener at 1-3%; low comedogenic risk, check solubility in strong acid/base systems, add antioxidants.
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.
- Arachidyl Glucoside
- Mild non-ionic emulsifier and emollient, PEG-free; co-soluble with stearoyl lactylates
- Bisabolol
- Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.
- Polyhydroxystearic Acid
- Emulsifier and stabilizer at 1–3%; non-ionic, prone to hydrolysis.
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Sodium Gluconate
- Mild chelator, aids skin conditioning; typically used at low levels as auxiliary
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Octyldodecyl Oleate
- Ester lipid providing emollience and lubrication; acts as occlusive to reduce water loss with a non-greasy feel.
- Caprylhydroxamic Acid
- Chelating agent to stabilize metal ions; often paired with antioxidants for system stability, used at low levels
- Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
- Lightweight emollient and film-former; improves hair slip, generally low concentration.
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture
- Crithmum Maritimum Extract
- Sea fennel extract with ocean peptides for repair and antioxidant; water-soluble, used at low concentrations as active support.
- Maltodextrin
- High-MW multifunctional excipient for thickening, binding, and emulsion stability; inert, non-penetrating conditioning.
- Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
- Moringa seed extract rich in antioxidants for skin conditioning; natural extract, watch batch consistency
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf
- Aloe leaf extract mainly as fragrance; watch essential oil allergens
- Iron Oxides (Ci 77491
- Not decoded yet
- Ci 77492)
- Not decoded yet
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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