iUnik beta glucan barrier sunscreen

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. Dibutyl Adipate
3. 2,3-Butanediol
4. Ethylhexyl Triazone
5. Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
6. Drometrizole Trisiloxane
7. Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
8. 1,2-Hexanediol
9. Butyloctyl Salicylate
10. Behenyl Alcohol
11. Tromethamine
12. Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
13. Diisopropyl Sebacate
14. Vinyl Dimethicone
15. Arachidyl Alcohol
16. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
17. Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
18. Caprylyl Methicone
19. Batyl Alcohol
20. Stearic Acid
21. Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
22. Arachidyl Glucoside
23. Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
24. Stearyl Alcohol
25. Allantoin
26. Ethylhexylglycerin
27. Panthenol
28. Lecithin
29. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
30. Microcrystalline Cellulose
31. Cellulose Gum
32. Glucose
33. Butylene Glycol
34. Propanediol
35. Beta-Glucan (1
36. 000 Ppb)
37. Maltodextrin
38. Chlorella Ferment
39. Lactobacillus Ferment
40. Panax Ginseng Extract
41. Sodium Benzoate
42. Glyceryl Caprylate
43. Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains animal-derivedContains fragrance

Formulation view Broad-spectrum sunscreen with beta-glucan and ferment extracts for soothing. Complex emulsion structure. Suitable for daily protection. Factory note: Multiple UV filters require careful stability monitoring to prevent precipitation, ensuring consistent performance and texture.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Dibutyl Adipate

HUMECTANT

2,3-Butanediol

LIGHT STABILIZER

Ethylhexyl TriazoneDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateDrometrizole TrisiloxaneTerephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid

SKIN CONDITIONING

1,2-Hexanediol

Other ingredients

Butyloctyl SalicylateBehenyl AlcoholTromethamineDiethylhexyl Butamido TriazoneDiisopropyl SebacateVinyl DimethiconeArachidyl AlcoholAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerMethyl Methacrylate CrosspolymerCaprylyl MethiconeBatyl AlcoholStearic AcidSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl TaurateArachidyl GlucosidePolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6Stearyl AlcoholAllantoinEthylhexylglycerinPanthenolLecithinCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideMicrocrystalline CelluloseCellulose GumGlucoseButylene GlycolPropanediolBeta-Glucan (1000 Ppb)MaltodextrinChlorella FermentLactobacillus FermentPanax Ginseng ExtractSodium BenzoateGlyceryl CaprylateAcetyl Hexapeptide-8

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Dibutyl Adipate

Light ester, solvent and emollient, fresh feel and volatility, non-comedogenic.

2,3-Butanediol

Polyol humectant and solvent; provides subtle fragrance notes, acts as a functional co-solvent.

Ethylhexyl Triazone

UVB absorber with good photostability; formulated with other filters, typical concentration 3-5%, check compatibility with other ingredients.

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

Novel UVB absorber at 0.2-1.5%; narrow band, requires combination, high photostability, verify regional limits, low irritation.

Drometrizole Trisiloxane

UVB sunscreens agent; limited by EU, must be used within strict limits.

Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid

UV absorber and light stabilizer; EU regulated, check max levels and formulation stability

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Butyloctyl Salicylate

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

Behenyl Alcohol

Fat alcohol emulsifier/thickener at 1-3%; low comedogenic risk, check solubility in strong acid/base systems, add antioxidants.

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone

Tinosorb S UV filter for UVA; low skin irritancy, photostable, use in sun care formulations.

Diisopropyl Sebacate

Low-viscosity, high-flash-point ester; excellent spreadability, non-greasy feel

Vinyl Dimethicone

Silicone viscosity modifier at 0.5–5%; provides smooth feel, non-comedogenic

Arachidyl Alcohol

Waxy emulsion stabilizer and thickener, often paired with cetearyl alcohol; heavy feel, good for creams

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.

Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer

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

Caprylyl Methicone

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

Batyl Alcohol

Squalane, non-pungent emollient 0-5%; low irritation, suits dry/sensitive skin, emulsion stabilizer.

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate

Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate for emulsion stabilization and thickening; ionic polymer, check ion compatibility.

Arachidyl Glucoside

Mild non-ionic emulsifier and emollient, PEG-free; co-soluble with stearoyl lactylates

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

Water-soluble thickener; requires neutralizer, performs best at pH 5–7

Stearyl Alcohol

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

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Lecithin

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Microcrystalline Cellulose

Cellulose derivative for anti-caking, oil absorption, and physical sunscreen carrier; water-insoluble, affects texture at high levels.

Cellulose Gum

Cellulose gum, water-soluble thickener/stabilizer; may destabilize with cationics, hydrate first.

Glucose

Low-MW humectant and buffer; high hygroscopicity requires careful preservation and humidity control.

Butylene Glycol

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

Propanediol

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

Beta-Glucan (1

Not decoded yet

000 Ppb)

Not decoded yet

Maltodextrin

High-MW multifunctional excipient for thickening, binding, and emulsion stability; inert, non-penetrating conditioning.

Chlorella Ferment

Algal ferment for skin conditioning; contains bioactives, ensure no algal toxins or allergenic spores, prevent contamination.

Lactobacillus Ferment

Probiotic ferment filtrate for conditioning; complex mix, check allergens and preservative residues

Panax Ginseng Extract

Ginseng extract, rich in ginsenosides, antioxidant; traditional ingredient, low levels in cosmetics, patch test for sensitive.

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Glyceryl Caprylate

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

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

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

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