neostrata Sheer Hydration Spf 35

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. Octisalate
4. Aqua/Water/Eau
5. Acetyl Glucosamine
6. Butyloctyl Salicylate
7. Cyclopentasiloxane
8. Dimethicone
9. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
10. Glycerin
11. Butylene Glycol
12. Glyceryl Stearate
13. Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
14. Cetyl Alcohol
15. PEG-100 Stearate
16. Cetearyl Alcohol
17. Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
18. Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
19. Lecithin
20. Arctium Lappa Root Extract
21. Dl-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate
22. Dimethicone Crosspolymer
23. Propylene Glycol
24. PEG-75 Stearate
25. Steareth-20
26. Xanthan Gum
27. Ceteth-20
28. Ammonium Hydroxide
29. Carbomer
30. Disodium EDTA
31. Caprylyl Glycol
32. Phenoxyethanol
33. Chlorphenesin
34. Sodium Bisulfite

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains PEG

Key ingredients

紫外线吸收剂

Avobenzone

防晒剂

Octinoxate

溶剂

OctisalateAqua/Water/Eau

SKIN CONDITIONING

Acetyl Glucosamine

HAIR CONDITIONING

Butyloctyl Salicylate

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cyclopentasiloxane

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

Other ingredients

C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateGlycerinButylene GlycolGlyceryl StearateOctyldodecyl NeopentanoateCetyl AlcoholPEG-100 StearateCetearyl AlcoholVitis Vinifera Seed ExtractMelia Azadirachta Leaf ExtractLecithinArctium Lappa Root ExtractDl-Alpha-Tocopheryl AcetateDimethicone CrosspolymerPropylene GlycolPEG-75 StearateSteareth-20Xanthan GumCeteth-20Ammonium HydroxideCarbomerDisodium EDTACaprylyl GlycolPhenoxyethanolChlorphenesinSodium Bisulfite

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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

Octisalate

Octyloleate, ester solvent and emollient; used in sunscreens or diluting oils, light texture

Aqua/Water/Eau

Water as solvent/base; main ingredient, microbial control needed, paired with preservatives.

Acetyl Glucosamine

Glycosaminoglycan precursor supporting skin hydration and elasticity; highly biocompatible.

Butyloctyl Salicylate

Oil-soluble exfoliating emollient; avoid for aspirin-sensitive users and high-concentration leave-on products

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Dimethicone

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

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

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

Glycerin

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate

Ester emollient; light oil feel; low irrit, low comed, good for fresh systems

Cetyl Alcohol

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

PEG-100 Stearate

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

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract

Grape seed extract with OPCs; potent antioxidant; used for skin protection and UV support; needs stabilizers.

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract

Plant extract, 0.1–1%; has antibacterial properties, allergy testing advised.

Lecithin

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

Arctium Lappa Root Extract

Burdock root extract for skin conditioning; watch for raw material impurities.

Dl-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate

Not decoded yet

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Crosslinked silicone polymer providing silkiness and viscosity control; for hair and skin; inert but hard to biodegrade.

Propylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.

PEG-75 Stearate

PEG-75 stearate, non-ionic emulsifier/thickener; PEG-based, check for 1,4-dioxane limits, not used in some markets.

Steareth-20

Not decoded yet

Xanthan Gum

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

Ceteth-20

Not decoded yet

Ammonium Hydroxide

Strong alkaline pH adjuster; use in low concentrations to neutralize acids, avoid direct mixing with strong acids.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Disodium EDTA

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

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Chlorphenesin

Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.

Sodium Bisulfite

Reducing agent and preservative in hair waving/straightening; irritating; restricted use

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