monat Sun Veil™

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. Coco-Caprylate
4. Glycerin
5. Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
6. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
7. Coco-Glucoside
8. Cetearyl Olivate
9. Sorbitan Olivate
10. Coconut Alcohol
11. Xylitylglucoside
12. Anhydroxylitol
13. Jojoba Esters
14. Zinc Sulfate
15. Jasminum Officinale Extract
16. Arnica Montana Flower Extract
17. Hypnea Musciformis Extract
18. Niacinamide
19. Marrubium Vulgare Extract
20. Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
21. Hyaluronic Acid
22. Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
23. Galactoarabinan
24. Xylitol
25. Sorbitol
26. Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
27. Glucose
28. Caprylyl Glycol
29. Caprylhydroxamic Acid
30. Glyceryl Caprylate
31. Trehalose
32. Sodium Phytate
33. Xanthan Gum
34. Polyhydroxystearic Acid
35. Benzyl Alcohol
36. Sodium Phosphate
37. Fragrance

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains mineral oilContains alcohol

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

ANTIMICROBIAL

Zinc OxideC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Coco-CaprylateCoco-Caprylate/CaprateCetearyl Olivate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

CLEANSING

Coco-Glucoside

Other ingredients

Sorbitan OlivateCoconut AlcoholXylitylglucosideAnhydroxylitolJojoba EstersZinc SulfateJasminum Officinale ExtractArnica Montana Flower ExtractHypnea Musciformis ExtractNiacinamideMarrubium Vulgare ExtractHydrogenated Olive Oil UnsaponifiablesHyaluronic AcidSalvia Hispanica Seed ExtractGalactoarabinanXylitolSorbitolLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateGlucoseCaprylyl GlycolCaprylhydroxamic AcidGlyceryl CaprylateTrehaloseSodium PhytateXanthan GumPolyhydroxystearic AcidBenzyl AlcoholSodium PhosphateFragrance

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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.

Coco-Caprylate

Coconut/caprylate ester for light emollient finish; balance with humectants.

Glycerin

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

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Lightweight mid-chain ester, quick spreading, suitable for oily skin, non-comedogenic.

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

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

Coco-Glucoside

Mild non-ionic surfactant for cleansing and foaming; rich foam, low irritation, suitable for sensitive and children's products

Cetearyl Olivate

Natural emulsifier pairing with glucosides; skin-like feel, biodegradable, prone to oxidation requiring light protection

Sorbitan Olivate

O/W emulsifier, HLB ~15, requires ionic co-surfactant, potential sensitizer.

Coconut Alcohol

Coco alcohol (long-chain fatty alcohol), not ethanol; emulsifier aid/viscosity control at <5%; gentle, non-allergenic

Xylitylglucoside

Polyol humectant with high water absorption and fresh feel; often co-used with propylene glycol for enhanced hydration.

Anhydroxylitol

Anhydrous xylitol, potent humectant; high hygroscopicity may cause stickiness at high levels.

Jojoba Esters

Jojoba esters, light emollient ester, low comedogenic; sebum-like, excellent spreadability.

Zinc Sulfate

Antimicrobial and astringent, restricted in oral care; <1% topical, metallic taste, avoid mixing with amino acids

Jasminum Officinale Extract

Jasmine extract for scent and soothing; contains allergenic fragrances, low use in sensitive-skin products

Arnica Montana Flower Extract

Arnica extract; plant soothing/perfume alternative; low conc, potential sensitizer, patch test advised

Hypnea Musciformis Extract

Brown algae polysaccharide extract; film-forming and moisturizing at 0.1–1%; add to water phase, watch allergens

Niacinamide

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

Marrubium Vulgare Extract

Saponarin-rich extract for soothing and hydration; typical in photoprotection or sensitive skin formulas

Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables

Oleic unsaponifiables (squalane/phytane); heavy-duty emollients suitable for dry, damaged skin repair

Hyaluronic Acid

High-water-binding humectant at 0.1-1%; high-MW for surface film, low-MW for dermal potential, check cationic compatibility.

Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract

Plant extract with mucilage and saponins; acts as skin emollient and conditioning agent.

Galactoarabinan

Gum arabic polysaccharide; film-forming humectant; highly soluble.

Xylitol

Polyol humectant, sweet taste; water-soluble, high hygroscopy, excess draws moisture.

Sorbitol

Polyol humectant with strong hygroscopy; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives; also a solvent or adjuster.

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

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

Glucose

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

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Caprylhydroxamic Acid

Chelating agent to stabilize metal ions; often paired with antioxidants for system stability, used at low levels

Glyceryl Caprylate

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

Trehalose

Trehalose; mild humectant and stabilizer for proteins/actives; hygroscopic, light skin feel.

Sodium Phytate

Chelating agent stabilizes metal ions to prevent oxidative degradation; also used in oral care, high safety profile.

Xanthan Gum

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

Polyhydroxystearic Acid

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

Benzyl Alcohol

Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.

Sodium Phosphate

Phosphate buffer and anti-seborrheic; pH regulator, aids sebum control, high levels are irritating

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

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