pai Hello Sunshine SPF30 Sensitive Sunscreen
pai Pai Hello Sunshine SPF30 Sensitive Sunscreen lists 34 ingredients on its label, 30 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.
- Aqua
- Zinc Oxide
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Pongamia Glabra Seed Oil
- Glycerin
- Dodecane
- Coco-Glucoside
- Gossypium Herbaceum Callus Culture
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
- Polyhydroxystearic Acid
- Acacia Senegal Gum
- Decane
- Bentonite
- Xanthan Gum
- Lecithin
- C18-21 Alkane
- Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract*
- Diethyl Sebacate
- Isostearic Acid
- Tocopherols
- Beta-Sitosterol
- Citric Acid
- Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil*
- Squalene
- Quartz
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Lactic Acid
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Phenethyl Alcohol
- Limonene
- Linalool
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains mineral oilContains EU-26 allergensContains animal-derivedContains alcohol
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Zinc Oxide
- FRAGRANCE
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Pongamia Glabra Seed Oil
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- PERFUMING
- Dodecane
- CLEANSING
- Coco-Glucoside
Other ingredients
Gossypium Herbaceum Callus CultureSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilPolyglyceryl-3 PolyricinoleateHelianthus Annuus Seed WaxPolyhydroxystearic AcidAcacia Senegal GumDecaneBentoniteXanthan GumLecithinC18-21 AlkaneVanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract*Diethyl SebacateIsostearic AcidTocopherolsBeta-SitosterolCitric AcidCitrus Nobilis Peel Oil*SqualeneQuartzBenzyl AlcoholLactic AcidSodium HydroxidePhenethyl AlcoholLimoneneLinalool
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| 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 |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Pongamia Glabra Seed Oil | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dodecane | PERFUMING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Coco-Glucoside | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Gossypium Herbaceum Callus Culture | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Polyhydroxystearic Acid | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · – | Green |
| Acacia Senegal Gum | FILM FORMING, FRAGRANCE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Decane | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Bentonite | ABSORBENT, BULKING, EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING · 限制 IV/119 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lecithin | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| C18-21 Alkane | SOLVENT · 限制 II/875 Distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated middle, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen. | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract* | 香味剂，抗氧化剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Diethyl Sebacate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Isostearic Acid | BINDING, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Tocopherols | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Beta-Sitosterol | EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, LIGHT STABILIZER | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil* | 香氛剂 | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Squalene | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SOLVENT · 限制 Please consider whether entry 419 of Annex II to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 is applicable. According to entry 419, category 1 material and Category 2 material as defined in Articles 4 and 5 respectively of Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002, and ingredients derived therefrom are prohibited in cosmetics products. Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 has been repealed and replaced by Regulation No. 1069/2009. For Category 1 and 2 materials in Regulation No. 1069/2009, please see Article 8 and 9, respectively. | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Quartz | ABRASIVE | 2 · – | Green |
| Benzyl Alcohol | PRESERVATIVE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/45 and V/34 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Lactic Acid | BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Phenethyl Alcohol | FRAGRANCE | 0 · – | Green |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Zinc Oxide
- Physical UV filter, 30% max in EU; oily at high levels, pair with oils for feel.
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant
- Pongamia Glabra Seed Oil
- Pongam oil, rich in oleic/unsaturated fats for hair/skin care; comedogenicity unknown.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Dodecane
- Light hydrocarbon oil, low-viscosity lubricant; slight occlusion at high levels, oxidizable, add antioxidants
- Coco-Glucoside
- Mild non-ionic surfactant for cleansing and foaming; rich foam, low irritation, suitable for sensitive and children's products
- Gossypium Herbaceum Callus Culture
- Not decoded yet
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.
- Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
- Mild emulsifier for O/W systems; 1-3%, avoid cationic surfactants
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
- Sunflower seed wax for thickness/filming; waxy texture, potential comedogenic at high levels.
- Polyhydroxystearic Acid
- Emulsifier and stabilizer at 1–3%; non-ionic, prone to hydrolysis.
- Acacia Senegal Gum
- Natural film-former and fragrance agent; used for viscosity or film, check purity for allergens
- Decane
- Not decoded yet
- Bentonite
- Natural clay for oil absorption in masks or thickening; no allergenicity, ensure high purity batches
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Lecithin
- Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.
- C18-21 Alkane
- C18-21 alkane (mineral oil fraction), solvent/conditioner, IARC 2B, specify refining history free of carcinogens, safe at low dose
- Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract*
- Vanilla fruit extract providing soft scent and antioxidant properties; often in fragrance blends to mask odors.
- Diethyl Sebacate
- Not decoded yet
- Isostearic Acid
- Fatty acid derivative as emulsifier auxiliary and emollient; insoluble, requires homogenization, may feel slightly greasy
- Tocopherols
- Not decoded yet
- Beta-Sitosterol
- Plant sterol for emulsion stability and barrier support; high levels may destabilize hydrophilic systems.
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil*
- Citrus peel oil; essential oil, contains furocoumarins phototoxic, avoid daytime, label required
- Squalene
- Squalene, lightweight emollient, easily absorbed; animal sources restricted, plant sources preferred
- Quartz
- Mineral abrasive for physical exfoliation; particle size and polish critical, high hardness may damage stratum corneum.
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.
- Lactic Acid
- AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Phenethyl Alcohol
- Alcohol with preservative and fragrance properties; 0.5-1%, floral scent, can replace some preservatives
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
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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