philosophy Ultimate Miracle Worker Multi-Rejuvenating Moisturizer SPF 30

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. Avobenzone
2. Octinoxate
3. Octocrylene
4. Water
5. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
6. Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes
7. Glycerin
8. Cyclopentasiloxane
9. Butylene Glycol
10. Methyl Gluceth-20
11. Gluconolactone
12. Polyacrylamide
13. Hydrogenated Lecithin
14. Cyclohexasiloxane
15. Cetyl Alcohol
16. Bifida Ferment Lysate
17. Phenoxyethanol
18. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
19. C13-14 Isoparaffin
20. Polysorbate 80
21. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
22. Sodium Benzoate
23. Sodium Hydroxide
24. Laureth-7
25. Glycine Soja Oil
26. Fragrance
27. Iris Pallida Root Extract
28. Ruby Powder
29. Disodium EDTA
30. Gluconic Acid
31. Alcohol
32. Mica
33. Lecithin
34. Adenosine
35. Cellulose Gum
36. Retinol
37. PEG-8
38. Polysorbate 20
39. BHT
40. Chitosan
41. Ethylhexylglycerin
42. Glycolic Acid
43. Sorbitan Oleate
44. Calcium Gluconate
45. Tocopherol
46. Behentrimonium Chloride
47. Sodium Bicarbonate
48. Ascorbyl Palmitate
49. Beta-Glucan
50. Potassium Phosphate
51. Caprylyl Glycol
52. 1,2-Hexanediol
53. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
54. Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
55. Pongamia Pinnata Seed Extract
56. Isopropyl Alcohol
57. Acetic Acid
58. Angelica Archangelica Root Extract
59. Benzoic Acid
60. Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Extract
61. Maltodextrin
62. Citric Acid
63. Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
64. Xanthan Gum
65. Lactic Acid
66. Ascorbic Acid
67. Sclerotium Gum
68. BHA
69. Sorbic Acid
70. Titanium Dioxide

Highlights

Free of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains animal-derivedContains EU-26 allergensContains mineral oilContains parabensContains PEGContains fragranceContains alcohol

Key ingredients

紫外线吸收剂

Avobenzone

防晒剂

Octinoxate

LIGHT STABILIZER

Octocrylene

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

ANTIMICROBIAL

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Carthamus Tinctorius OleosomesCyclopentasiloxane

DENATURANT

Glycerin

Other ingredients

Butylene GlycolMethyl Gluceth-20GluconolactonePolyacrylamideHydrogenated LecithinCyclohexasiloxaneCetyl AlcoholBifida Ferment LysatePhenoxyethanolAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerC13-14 IsoparaffinPolysorbate 80Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerSodium BenzoateSodium HydroxideLaureth-7Glycine Soja OilFragranceIris Pallida Root ExtractRuby PowderDisodium EDTAGluconic AcidAlcoholMicaLecithinAdenosineCellulose GumRetinolPEG-8Polysorbate 20BHTChitosanEthylhexylglycerinGlycolic AcidSorbitan OleateCalcium GluconateTocopherolBehentrimonium ChlorideSodium BicarbonateAscorbyl PalmitateBeta-GlucanPotassium PhosphateCaprylyl Glycol1,2-HexanediolCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCoffea Arabica Seed ExtractPongamia Pinnata Seed ExtractIsopropyl AlcoholAcetic AcidAngelica Archangelica Root ExtractBenzoic AcidCitrus Aurantium Amara Peel ExtractMaltodextrinCitric AcidMagnesium Aluminum SilicateXanthan GumLactic AcidAscorbic AcidSclerotium GumBHASorbic AcidTitanium Dioxide

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Ingredients explained

Avobenzone

Organic UV filter for UVB and part of UVA-I; poor photostability, used in synergy with other filters.

Octinoxate

Water-soluble UVB absorber for sunscreen; concentration limited by regulations, may irritate sensitive skin

Octocrylene

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

Water

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

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

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

Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes

Safflower oleosomes; plant-based emollient and stabilizer with fine particle size.

Glycerin

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

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Methyl Gluceth-20

Not decoded yet

Gluconolactone

Multifunctional agent for chelation and permeation; acidic, may irritate at high levels, buffer recommended.

Polyacrylamide

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

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Cyclohexasiloxane

Volatile cyclic silicone evaporating without residue; ensure compliance with EU limits on cyclic polydimethylsiloxanes, use octamer

Cetyl Alcohol

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

Bifida Ferment Lysate

Bifida lysate for skin conditioning; low usage, suits sensitive skin

Phenoxyethanol

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

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

Cationic polymer providing suspension, thickening, and conditioning; often paired with anionic thickening systems, low usage, imparts slip.

C13-14 Isoparaffin

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

Polysorbate 80

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer; watch for interaction with parabens

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Laureth-7

Mild non-ionic surfactant for emulsification and solubilization; biodegradable

Glycine Soja Oil

Soybean oil emollient; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants; suitable for dry skin

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Iris Pallida Root Extract

Iris pallida root extract for fragrance/toning; low conc. (<1%); watch allergen/photosensitizer potential.

Ruby Powder

Inorganic mineral pigment for red tone; physical coverage, check heavy metal purity.

Disodium EDTA

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

Gluconic Acid

Chelating agent for metal stability; mild AHA properties; monitor pH impact.

Alcohol

Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

Adenosine

Skin conditioner at 0.1-1%; used for anti-aging and repair

Cellulose Gum

Cellulose gum, water-soluble thickener/stabilizer; may destabilize with cationics, hydrate first.

Retinol

Highly active and unstable, needs robust antioxidant encapsulation; 0.1-1.0%, pregnancy contraindicated

PEG-8

Not decoded yet

Polysorbate 20

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

BHT

Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.

Chitosan

Chitosan film former and hair fixative; crustacean-derived, label as allergen, high concentrations may cause itching.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Glycolic Acid

Glycolic acid for exfoliation; requires buffering at concentrations >10%, avoid combination with other acids.

Sorbitan Oleate

Non-ionic emulsifier for oil-in-water systems; plant-derived, check oxidative stability

Calcium Gluconate

Chelator and conditioner, improves stability; water-soluble calcium source

Tocopherol

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

Behentrimonium Chloride

Cationic conditioner and preservative; used within restricted limits, high doses may irritate.

Sodium Bicarbonate

Sodium bicarbonate; buffer and deodorant; alkaline at high pH, potential irritation, control dosage

Ascorbyl Palmitate

Ascorbyl palmitate, lipophilic Vit C ester, antioxidant; oxidizes, needs light/air protection.

Beta-Glucan

Polysaccharide for soothing and hydration; high MW acts on the surface, poor penetration into deep dermis.

Potassium Phosphate

pH adjuster for buffering systems; 0.1-1%, avoid calcium and magnesium ions

Caprylyl Glycol

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

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.

Coffea Arabica Seed Extract

Coffee extract for skin conditioning/antioxidants; contains caffeine, watch sensitivity.

Pongamia Pinnata Seed Extract

Pongamia pinnata seed extract, plant-based skin conditioner; limited data, irritancy testing recommended.

Isopropyl Alcohol

Alcohol solvent at 1–10%; fast-evaporating, high levels may cause dryness/irritation

Acetic Acid

Provides sourness or buffering; high concentrations are corrosive, pH control is critical in leave-on products

Angelica Archangelica Root Extract

Not decoded yet

Benzoic Acid

Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.

Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Extract

Not decoded yet

Maltodextrin

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

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Magnesium Aluminum Silicate

Oil-absorbing powder at 5–20%; for pressed/powder makeup, high levels may feel heavy

Xanthan Gum

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

Lactic Acid

AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.

Ascorbic Acid

Vitamin C, potent antioxidant requiring acidic environment for stability; oxidizes and discolors easily, needs light and air protection, concentration 1-10%, pure L-ascorbic acid is more irritating.

Sclerotium Gum

Non-ionic gum for gels; neutral pH, requires dissolution via heating or fine milling

BHA

Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA); oil-phase antioxidant. Use <0.05%. Controversial at high levels.

Sorbic Acid

Preservative effective at low pH, often combined with sorbate salts; check regulatory limits

Titanium Dioxide

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

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