biossance Squalane + Mineral Spf 45

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. Zinc Oxide
2. Titanium Dioxide
3. Water
4. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
5. Squalane
6. Polyglyceryl-3 Sorbityl Linseedate
7. Cetyl Dimethicone
8. Dimethicone
9. Polymethylsilsesquioxane
10. Glycerin
11. Styrene/ Acrylates Copolymer
12. Thermus Thermophilus Ferment
13. Polyhydroxystearic Acid
14. Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
15. Sodium Chloride
16. Hydroxyacetophenone
17. Tocopheryl Acetate
18. Saccharide Isomerate
19. Caramel
20. Pentylene Glycol
21. 1,2-Hexanediol
22. Caprylyl Glycol
23. Disteardimonium Hectorite
24. Triethoxycaprylylsilane
25. Bisabolol
26. Benzylidene Dimethoxydimethylindanone
27. Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract
28. Zingiber Officinale Root Extract

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains siliconesContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance

Formulation view Mineral sunscreen using zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, balanced with squalane and light esters. Film-forming copolymers and soothing botanicals enhance comfort. Ideal for sensitive skin needing physical protection and hydration. Factory observation: High SPF physical formulas are often heavy; this design balances texture and reduces white cast effectively using silicones and light oils.

Key ingredients

ANTIMICROBIAL

Zinc Oxide

UV FILTER · 附录 VI · 最高浓度 25%* *: In case of combined use of Titanium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide (nano)

Titanium Dioxide

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

SqualaneCetyl Dimethicone

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

OPACIFYING

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Other ingredients

Polyglyceryl-3 Sorbityl LinseedateGlycerinStyrene/ Acrylates CopolymerThermus Thermophilus FermentPolyhydroxystearic AcidSynthetic FluorphlogopiteSodium ChlorideHydroxyacetophenoneTocopheryl AcetateSaccharide IsomerateCaramelPentylene Glycol1,2-HexanediolCaprylyl GlycolDisteardimonium HectoriteTriethoxycaprylylsilaneBisabololBenzylidene DimethoxydimethylindanoneCitrus Aurantium Amara Flower ExtractZingiber Officinale Root Extract

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Ingredients explained

Zinc Oxide

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

Titanium Dioxide

Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention

Water

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Polyglyceryl-3 Sorbityl Linseedate

Not decoded yet

Cetyl Dimethicone

Silicone emulsifier/conditioner; excellent slip, hydrophobic, non-comedogenic.

Dimethicone

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

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Silicone polymer for emolliency, matte effect, and suspension; used in foundations or powder suspensions, typical usage 1-5%, smooth skin feel.

Glycerin

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

Styrene/ Acrylates Copolymer

Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer film former; creates matte film, requires volatile solvent, monitor monomer residuals.

Thermus Thermophilus Ferment

Not decoded yet

Polyhydroxystearic Acid

Emulsifier and stabilizer at 1–3%; non-ionic, prone to hydrolysis.

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite

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

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Hydroxyacetophenone

Hydroxyacetophenone as antioxidant; often boosts Vitamin C, works in acidic pH.

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Saccharide Isomerate

Novel polyol humectant with skin feel improvement; high hydration, suitable for lightweight formulas.

Caramel

Colorant for brown shades; some processes involve sulfites, check specs.

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Disteardimonium Hectorite

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

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

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

Bisabolol

Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.

Benzylidene Dimethoxydimethylindanone

Not decoded yet

Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract

Bitter orange flower extract for soothing and fresh feel; contains fragrance allergens, potential sensitizer

Zingiber Officinale Root Extract

Root extract for scent and toning; may irritate compromised skin.

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