clearchoice Sun Shield Plus SPF30
clearchoice ClearChoice Sun Shield Plus SPF30 lists 36 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.
- Micronized Zinc Oxide
- Purified Water
- Certified Organic Aloe Vera Gel
- Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides
- Prunus Amygdalus Oil
- Persea Gratissima Oil
- Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
- Zinc Oxide
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Montmorillonite Clay
- Glycerin
- Hyaluronic Acid
- Sodium PCA
- Dimethicone Crosspolymer
- Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil
- Oenothera Biennis Oil
- Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
- Camphor
- Sulfur
- Bentonite Clay
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
- Hydrolyzed Silk
- Glycine Soy Extract
- Panax Ginseng Root Extract
- Bisabolol
- Dexpanthenol
- Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Usnea Barbata Extract
- Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
- Centella Asiatica Extract
- Mentha Piperita Oil
- Retinyl Palmitate
- Beta-Glucan
- Phenoxyethanol
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains essential oilsContains siliconesContains EU-26 allergensContains animal-derivedContains fragrance
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Purified Water
- 皮肤调理剂
- Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Persea Gratissima Oil
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Sesamum Indicum Seed OilGlyceryl Stearate
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Zinc Oxide
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- ANTISTATIC
- Hyaluronic Acid
Other ingredients
Micronized Zinc OxideCertified Organic Aloe Vera GelPrunus Amygdalus OilMontmorillonite ClaySodium PCADimethicone CrosspolymerRosa Rubiginosa Seed OilOenothera Biennis OilBorago Officinalis Seed OilCamphorSulfurBentonite ClayTocopheryl AcetateHydrolyzed Wheat ProteinHydrolyzed SilkGlycine Soy ExtractPanax Ginseng Root ExtractBisabololDexpanthenolGinkgo Biloba Leaf ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractUsnea Barbata ExtractVitis Vinifera Seed ExtractCentella Asiatica ExtractMentha Piperita OilRetinyl PalmitateBeta-GlucanPhenoxyethanol
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Micronized Zinc Oxide | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Purified Water | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Certified Organic Aloe Vera Gel | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides | 皮肤调理剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Prunus Amygdalus Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Persea Gratissima Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 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 |
| Glyceryl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Montmorillonite Clay | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hyaluronic Acid | ANTISTATIC, HUMECTANT, MOISTURISING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium PCA | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | – · 0 | Green |
| Dimethicone Crosspolymer | EMULSION STABILISING, HAIR FIXING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Oenothera Biennis Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Borago Officinalis Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Camphor | DENATURANT, FRAGRANCE, PLASTICISER | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Sulfur | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, ANTI-SEBUM, ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Bentonite Clay | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/307 | 1 · – | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Silk | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Glycine Soy Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Panax Ginseng Root Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, TONIC | — | Green |
| Bisabolol | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING | 0 · – | Green |
| Dexpanthenol | 皮肤调理剂, 舒缓剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, TONIC, UV ABSORBER | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Usnea Barbata Extract | DEODORANT | 0 · – | Green |
| Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, UV ABSORBER | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Centella Asiatica Extract | CLEANSING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SMOOTHING, SOOTHING, TONIC | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Mentha Piperita Oil | FRAGRANCE, REFRESHING, TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/361 | 5 · 0 | Yellow |
| Retinyl Palmitate | SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS · 限制 III/376 | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Beta-Glucan | BULKING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Micronized Zinc Oxide
- Not decoded yet
- Purified Water
- Deionized or purified water serving as the formulation solvent base; requires protection from microbial contamination, typically constitutes the majority of the formula.
- Certified Organic Aloe Vera Gel
- Not decoded yet
- Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides
- Common lightweight ester oil; pleasant skin feel, high biocompatibility for moisturizing bases.
- Prunus Amygdalus Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Persea Gratissima Oil
- Avocado oil rich in fatty acids and vitamin E; occlusive moisturizer, use with caution on oily skin.
- Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
- Sesame seed oil for skin and hair conditioning, natural fragrance; prone to oxidation, keep dark
- Zinc Oxide
- Physical UV filter, 30% max in EU; oily at high levels, pair with oils for feel.
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification
- Montmorillonite Clay
- Not decoded yet
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Hyaluronic Acid
- High-water-binding humectant at 0.1-1%; high-MW for surface film, low-MW for dermal potential, check cationic compatibility.
- Sodium PCA
- Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.
- Dimethicone Crosspolymer
- Crosslinked silicone polymer providing silkiness and viscosity control; for hair and skin; inert but hard to biodegrade.
- Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil
- Rose hip seed oil; rich in oleic acid, emollient, potentially comedogenic
- Oenothera Biennis Oil
- Natural oil rich in GLA; supports barrier, prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants
- Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
- Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) rich oil; excellent for repair but prone to oxidation, requires antioxidants
- Camphor
- Denaturant and fragrance with irritant and allergenic potential; strict concentration limits required for sensitive skin.
- Sulfur
- Sebum-regulating and anti-seborrheic agent for acne; has distinct odor, low irritancy at standard levels but can be drying.
- Bentonite Clay
- Not decoded yet
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
- Hydrolyzed protein for hair and skin conditioning; potential allergen, use low levels in sensitive products
- Hydrolyzed Silk
- Hydrolyzed silk; amino acid-rich humectant for skin and hair; potential protein allergens for sensitive skin
- Glycine Soy Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Panax Ginseng Root Extract
- Botanical extract for skin and hair conditioning; activity and irritation risk vary by source/purity, patch test for sensitive skin
- Bisabolol
- Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.
- Dexpanthenol
- Panthenol-like conditioner for repair/soothing; 1–2% typical, high levels may feel tacky; suits sensitive/compromised skin lines.
- Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
- Antioxidant and microcirculation modifier rich in flavonoids; requires stability testing to prevent oxidation
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.
- Usnea Barbata Extract
- Lichen extract; natural deodorant, contains usnic acid, for oral/body care, avoid dust inhalation.
- Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
- Grape seed extract with OPCs; potent antioxidant; used for skin protection and UV support; needs stabilizers.
- Centella Asiatica Extract
- Centella asiatica extract for soothing/repair; low irritation, common in sensitive skin products.
- Mentha Piperita Oil
- Peppermint essential oil, strong cooling; highly irritating and sensitizing at high levels; dilute, avoid in sensitive skin.
- Retinyl Palmitate
- Vitamin A ester for skin conditioning; light-sensitive, requires protection, avoid in pregnancy.
- Beta-Glucan
- Polysaccharide for soothing and hydration; high MW acts on the surface, poor penetration into deep dermis.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
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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