axis-y Complete No-stress Physical Sunscreen (Ver.3)

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. Zinc Oxide
3. Cyclohexasiloxane
4. Dipropylene Glycol
5. Butyloctyl Salicylate
6. Propanediol
7. Isododecane
8. Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
9. Propylheptyl Caprylate
10. Niacinamide
11. Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
12. Caprylyl Methicone
13. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
14. Methyl Trimethicone
15. Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
16. Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
17. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
18. Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract
19. Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
20. Sodium Hyaluronate
21. Adenosine
22. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
23. Squalane
24. Chamomilla Recutita Flower Water
25. Tocopherol
26. Allantoin
27. Glycerin
28. Butylene Glycol
29. Disteardimonium Hectorite
30. Magnesium Sulfate
31. Triethoxycaprylylsilane
32. 1,2-Hexanediol
33. Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
34. Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
35. Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
36. Glyceryl Caprylate
37. Caprylyl Glycol
38. Ethylhexylglycerin

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains mineral oilContains fragranceContains animal-derivedContains PEG

Formulation view Core physical sunscreen with zinc oxide, paired with volatile silicones and light esters for a fresh feel. It includes niacinamide and plant extracts for conditioning, using a multi-alcohol preservation system. Ideal for oily skin or summer use. Formulator's note: the silicone system significantly improves the texture of mineral sunscreens, though multiple plant extracts warrant attention to sensitization risks.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

ANTIMICROBIAL

Zinc Oxide

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

CyclohexasiloxaneIsododecane

FRAGRANCE

Dipropylene Glycol

HAIR CONDITIONING

Butyloctyl SalicylatePolyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

SOLVENT

Propanediol

Other ingredients

Propylheptyl CaprylateNiacinamideDiphenylsiloxy Phenyl TrimethiconeCaprylyl MethiconeC12-15 Alkyl BenzoateMethyl TrimethiconeMethyl Methacrylate CrosspolymerCalendula Officinalis Flower ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractArtemisia Capillaris Flower ExtractVitis Vinifera Seed ExtractSodium HyaluronateAdenosinePalmitoyl Tripeptide-5SqualaneChamomilla Recutita Flower WaterTocopherolAllantoinGlycerinButylene GlycolDisteardimonium HectoriteMagnesium SulfateTriethoxycaprylylsilane1,2-HexanediolPolyglyceryl-2 DipolyhydroxystearateLauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl DimethiconeSynthetic FluorphlogopiteGlyceryl CaprylateCaprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerin

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water

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

Zinc Oxide

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

Cyclohexasiloxane

Volatile cyclic silicone evaporating without residue; ensure compliance with EU limits on cyclic polydimethylsiloxanes, use octamer

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Butyloctyl Salicylate

Oil-soluble exfoliating emollient; avoid for aspirin-sensitive users and high-concentration leave-on products

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Isododecane

Synthetic hydrocarbon solvent providing dry, silky skin feel; high volatility, non-comedogenic, common in sunscreens and foundations, usage 5-30%.

Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

Water-soluble silicone conditioning agent providing smooth, non-greasy feel; suitable for both hair and skin

Propylheptyl Caprylate

Light ester for smooth, non-volatile feel; non-comedogenic and low irritation

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone

Phenyl trimethicone for anti-foaming and slip; silicone-based, silky feel

Caprylyl Methicone

Volatile silicone, fresh feel, does not absorb oil, used in foundations and cushions.

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

C12-15 alkyl benzoate; emollient, emulsifier, and antistatic; aids stability and smoothness, moderate low comedogenicity.

Methyl Trimethicone

Methyl trimethicone, light volatile silicone; non-comedogenic, good powder compatibility.

Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer

MMA crosspolymer for durable water-soluble film; high doses may create occlusion

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract

Calendula extract for soothing and repair; aqueous systems, monitor extract residues.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.

Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract

Artemisia flower extract for skin conditioning; alkaloid content, assess tolerance for sensitive skin

Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract

Grape seed extract with OPCs; potent antioxidant; used for skin protection and UV support; needs stabilizers.

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Adenosine

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

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5

Peptide actives for skin conditioning; typically used at low levels.

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Water

Not decoded yet

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Glycerin

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Disteardimonium Hectorite

Inorganic ionic clay thickener at 0.25-1%; water/oil/solvent systems, rheology control, avoid strong acids, may affect active release.

Magnesium Sulfate

Bulk agent at 0.1–1%; highly water-soluble, avoid high local concentration.

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

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

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate

Plant-derived emulsifier, mild feel; for O/W systems, combine with co-emulsifiers

Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

Silicone-modified surfactant providing conditioning and cleansing benefits; used in hair care with low irritancy.

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite

Mica filler at 1-10%; luster/thickening, inert, verify mineral purity, no public comedogenic data.

Glyceryl Caprylate

Mild emulsifier/deodorant at 0.5-2%; polyol ester, high humectancy, low irritancy, check cationic surfactant compatibility.

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

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