garnier Super UV Spot-Proof Sunscreen Matte Finish

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/Water
2. Octocrylene
3. Ethylhexyl Salicylate
4. Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
5. Stearic Acid
6. Niacinamide
7. Dimethicone
8. Ethylhexyl Triazone
9. Dicaprylyl Carbonate
10. Titanium Dioxide [Nano]
11. Titanium Dioxide
12. Palmitic Acid
13. Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
14. Ci 77891/Titanium Dioxide
15. Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
16. Glycerin
17. Parfum/Fragrance
18. Silica
19. PEG-100 Stearate
20. C13-14 Isoparaffin
21. Potassium Hydroxide
22. Linalool
23. Geraniol
24. Carbomer
25. Glyceryl Stearate
26. Talc
27. Triethanolamine
28. Myristic Acid
29. Aluminium Hydroxide
30. Phenoxyethanol
31. Limonene
32. Ascorbyl Glucoside
33. Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
34. Tocopheryl Acetate
35. Tocopherol
36. Dipropylene Glycol
37. Caprylyl Glycol
38. Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
39. Laureth-7
40. Tetrasodium EDTA
41. Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
42. Maltodextrin
43. Cetyl Alcohol
44. Polyacrylamide
45. Benzyl Salicylate
46. Benzyl Alcohol

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

溶剂

Aqua/Water

LIGHT STABILIZER

OctocryleneEthylhexyl SalicylateButyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneEthylhexyl Triazone

CLEANSING

Stearic Acid

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

Other ingredients

Dicaprylyl CarbonateTitanium Dioxide [Nano]Titanium DioxidePalmitic AcidPhenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic AcidCi 77891/Titanium DioxidePotassium Cetyl PhosphateGlycerinParfum/FragranceSilicaPEG-100 StearateC13-14 IsoparaffinPotassium HydroxideLinaloolGeraniolCarbomerGlyceryl StearateTalcTriethanolamineMyristic AcidAluminium HydroxidePhenoxyethanolLimoneneAscorbyl GlucosideDisodium Stearoyl GlutamateTocopheryl AcetateTocopherolDipropylene GlycolCaprylyl GlycolCapryloyl Salicylic AcidLaureth-7Tetrasodium EDTACitrus Limon Fruit ExtractMaltodextrinCetyl AlcoholPolyacrylamideBenzyl SalicylateBenzyl Alcohol

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Ingredients explained

Aqua/Water

Solvent, formulation base; requires preservation, pure water is microbially prone.

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.

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

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

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Niacinamide

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

Dimethicone

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

Ethylhexyl Triazone

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

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Light emollient solvent at 5–15%; mineral oil-free, refreshing feel, low sensitization.

Titanium Dioxide [Nano]

Nano white pigment and UV blocker; provides physical sun protection, watch inhalation.

Titanium Dioxide

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

Palmitic Acid

Palmitic acid for emulsification/emollient; solid fat, high melting point, occlusive.

Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid

UV absorber and light stabilizer; compliant use required, common in sunscreens

Ci 77891/Titanium Dioxide

Inorganic physical sunscreen and white colorant; large particles and inert; may look chalky at high levels.

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Cetyl phosphate potassium, O/W emulsifier; pH-sensitive, often requires buffering.

Glycerin

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

Parfum/Fragrance

Blended fragrance for odor; contains 26 restricted allergens, use caution in sensitive/child/eye products, verify compliance.

Silica

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

PEG-100 Stearate

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

C13-14 Isoparaffin

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

Potassium Hydroxide

Strong alkali pH adjuster, trace usage (<0.1%); corrosive, must be neutralized.

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

Geraniol

Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Talc

Inorganic mineral powder for texture and oil absorption; must be asbestos-free; fineness affects skin feel and safety, avoid inhalation.

Triethanolamine

Triethanolamine for buffering; restricted, limit concentration to avoid high pH and irritation

Myristic Acid

Saturated fatty acid, saponification feedstock; insoluble alone, pairs with stearic acid.

Aluminium Hydroxide

Aluminium hydroxide for pigment dispersion and pH buffering; potential irritation at high doses, control usage

Phenoxyethanol

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

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Ascorbyl Glucoside

Stable Vitamin C derivative, antioxidant; more stable than pure ascorbic acid, releases activity slowly in neutral/basic conditions.

Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate

Amino acid-based mild cleanser with fine foam; water-soluble.

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Capryloyl Salicylic Acid

Oil-soluble salicylic acid derivative for gentle pore unclogging; milder than BHA, suitable for daily acne care.

Laureth-7

Mild non-ionic surfactant for emulsification and solubilization; biodegradable

Tetrasodium EDTA

Chelator removing metal ions to enhance antioxidant and preservative efficacy; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, no direct skincare function.

Citrus Limon Fruit Extract

Lemon fruit extract for fragrance and occlusive moisturizing; contains furanocoumarins, photosensitivity caution advised.

Maltodextrin

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

Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.

Polyacrylamide

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

Benzyl Salicylate

UV absorber/light stabilizer, restricted in EU; potential sensitizer, risk assessment needed.

Benzyl Alcohol

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

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