eltamd Uv Shield Broad-Spectrum Spf 45
eltamd EltaMD Uv Shield Broad-Spectrum Spf 45 lists 19 ingredients on its label, 17 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
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.
- Zinc Oxide
- Octinoxate
- Purified Water
- Isopropyl Palmitate
- Octyl Stearate
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Polysorbate 60
- Oleth-3 Phosphate
- Phenoxyethanol
- Cetearyl Glucoside
- Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
- Polyisobutene
- Polyether-1
- Butylene Glycol
- PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Citric Acid
- Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
- Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains silicones
Key ingredients
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Zinc OxidePhenoxyethanol
- 防晒剂
- Octinoxate
- 溶剂
- Purified Water
- BINDING
- Isopropyl Palmitate
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Polysorbate 60
- SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
- Oleth-3 Phosphate
Other ingredients
Octyl StearateCetearyl GlucosideHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerPolyisobutenePolyether-1Butylene GlycolPEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut EtherTocopheryl AcetateCitric AcidIodopropynyl ButylcarbamateTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc Oxide | ANTIMICROBIAL, BULKING, COLORANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 IV/144 VI/30 VI/30a | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Octinoxate | 防晒剂 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Purified Water | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Isopropyl Palmitate | BINDING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Octyl Stearate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polysorbate 60 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · – | Green |
| Oleth-3 Phosphate | SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Cetearyl Glucoside | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer | EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyisobutene | BINDING, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Polyether-1 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · – | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/56 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Triethoxycaprylylsilane | BINDING | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Zinc Oxide
- Physical UV filter, 30% max in EU; oily at high levels, pair with oils for feel.
- Octinoxate
- Water-soluble UVB absorber for sunscreen; concentration limited by regulations, may irritate sensitive skin
- Purified Water
- Deionized or purified water serving as the formulation solvent base; requires protection from microbial contamination, typically constitutes the majority of the formula.
- Isopropyl Palmitate
- Isopropyl palmitate for dry touch; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants, low viscosity
- Octyl Stearate
- Not decoded yet
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant
- Polysorbate 60
- Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer for O/W or W/O stability; may cause mild stinging on sensitive skin, typically 1-5%.
- Oleth-3 Phosphate
- Mild non-ionic surfactant and emulsifier; as an Oleth derivative, ensure residual propylene oxide levels meet regulatory limits.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Cetearyl Glucoside
- Gentle non-ionic sugar-based emulsifier for low-irritation formulas; often co-blended
- Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
- High-molecular-weight thickener and emulsion stabilizer; requires electrolytes or acid adjustment near isoelectric point for optimal performance.
- Polyisobutene
- Inert film former and occlusive; increases viscosity, slippery feel, used in lipsticks
- Polyether-1
- Not decoded yet
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether
- PEG-containing non-ionic surfactant for emulsification and cleansing; monitor PEG contamination and sensitive skin compatibility.
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
- Broad-spectrum preservative; mild irritation; caution for sensitized skin.
- Triethoxycaprylylsilane
- Silane coupling agent at 0.1-0.5%; enhances inorganic filler adhesion, trace use, low toxicity, avoid direct contact with aqueous systems.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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