brwn Tinted Moisturizer

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. Aqua
2. Octyl Methoxycinnamate
3. Octocrylene
4. Ethylhexyl Salicylate
5. Glycerin
6. Isohexadecane
7. Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
8. Glyceryl Stearate
9. PEG-100 Stearate
10. Cyclopentasiloxane
11. Cetostearyl Alcohol
12. Polyacrylamide
13. C13-14 Isoparaffin
14. Laureth-7
15. Silica
16. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
17. Polysorbate 20
18. Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
19. Phenoxyethanol
20. Ethylhexylglycerin
21. Stearic Acid
22. Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
23. Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
24. Perfume
25. Tocopheryl Acetate
26. Nicotinamide
27. Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
28. Butylated Hydroxytoluene
29. Disodium EDTA
30. Xanthan Gum
31. Ci 77891
32. Ci 77492
33. Ci 177491
34. Ci 77499

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains PEGContains siliconesContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

LIGHT STABILIZER

OctocryleneEthylhexyl SalicylateButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

IsohexadecaneGlyceryl Stearate

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

PEG-100 Stearate

Other ingredients

Octyl MethoxycinnamateCyclopentasiloxaneCetostearyl AlcoholPolyacrylamideC13-14 IsoparaffinLaureth-7SilicaC12-15 Alkyl BenzoatePolysorbate 20Vp/Eicosene CopolymerPhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerinStearic AcidCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 DimethiconeHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower ExtractPerfumeTocopheryl AcetateNicotinamideAlpha-Glucan OligosaccharideButylated HydroxytolueneDisodium EDTAXanthan GumCi 77891Ci 77492Ci 177491Ci 77499

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Octyl Methoxycinnamate

Not decoded yet

Octocrylene

UV-B absorber and photostabilizer; has concentration limits, consider potential coral toxicity and allergenicity for specific groups.

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

Ethylhexyl salicylate, UVB absorber; volatile, requires combination with UVA filters for broad spectrum.

Glycerin

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

Isohexadecane

Lightweight mineral-oil-derived emollient and solvent; low viscosity, non-comedogenic, improves texture

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

High-potency UVA filter (Parsol MXX); requires stabilizers and UVB blockers.

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

PEG-100 Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.

Cyclopentasiloxane

Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.

Cetostearyl Alcohol

Not decoded yet

Polyacrylamide

Film former and thickener for slip and feel; acrylamide monomer residue risk, strict QC required, restriction III/66

C13-14 Isoparaffin

Light hydrocarbon solvent providing emolliency and solubility; non-allergenic, note occlusive nature

Laureth-7

Mild non-ionic surfactant for emulsification and solubilization; biodegradable

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

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

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

Vp/Eicosene Copolymer

Water-soluble film former and thickener; no known irritancy or comedogenic issues.

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone

Silicone surfactant, smooth and mild; regulates rheology and adds antistatic benefits

Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract

Roselle flower extract rich in anthocyanins, used for skin conditioning and antioxidant support

Perfume

Perfume/Fragrance blend. Opaque composition, a leading cause of contact dermatitis. Must list specific EU 26 allergens if present. Patch test required.

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Nicotinamide

Not decoded yet

Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide

Prebiotic for microflora and smoothing; use 0.5-5%, suitable for sensitive skin

Butylated Hydroxytoluene

BHT synthetic antioxidant for lipid stability; check EU labeling limits and sensitivity issues.

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Xanthan Gum

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

Ci 77891

Titanium dioxide inorganic pigment and UV filter; assess inhalation risk for nano-forms and EU restrictions

Ci 77492

Iron oxide red; stable inorganic pigment, non-toxic; ensure dispersion to prevent sedimentation.

Ci 177491

Not decoded yet

Ci 77499

Inorganic colorant manganese dioxide used in cosmetics; restricted use component subject to regulatory limits.

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