nuxe High Sun Protection

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. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
3. Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
4. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
5. Dibutyl Adipate
6. Glycerin
7. Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
8. Ethylhexyl Triazone
9. Cetearyl Alcohol
10. Glycol Palmitate
11. Oryza Sativa Hull Powder
12. Parfum/Fragrance
13. Dimethicone
14. C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate
15. Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
16. Benzyl Alcohol
17. Coco-Glucoside
18. C20-22 Alcohols
19. Capryloyl Glycine
20. Tocopherol
21. Citric Acid
22. Sodium Hydroxide
23. Tocopheryl Acetate
24. Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
25. Dimethiconol
26. Tetrasodium EDTA
27. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
28. Dehydroacetic Acid
29. Inositol
30. Eichhornia Crassipes Extract
31. Ethyl Ferulate
32. Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
33. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
34. Fagraea Berteroana Flower Extract
35. Benzyl Salicylate
36. Limonene
37. Linalool
38. Geraniol
39. Citronellol

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains siliconesContains alcoholContains essential oils

Formulation view O/W sunscreen containing ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Tinosorb M, and B336 for broad-spectrum protection. Base includes glycerin, dibutyl adipate, and rice hull powder for oil control. Antioxidants: jojoba and tomato extracts. Preserved with sodium benzoate. Ideal for mixed/oily skin. Formulator note: Multiple chemical filters risk photodecomposition instability; powder addition may affect filter dispersion uniformity.

Key ingredients

溶剂

Aqua/Water

ANTIMICROBIAL

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

LIGHT STABILIZER

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateEthylhexyl MethoxycinnamateEthylhexyl Triazone

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Dibutyl Adipate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

HAIR CONDITIONING

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Other ingredients

Cetearyl AlcoholGlycol PalmitateOryza Sativa Hull PowderParfum/FragranceDimethiconeC20-22 Alkyl PhosphatePolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6Benzyl AlcoholCoco-GlucosideC20-22 AlcoholsCapryloyl GlycineTocopherolCitric AcidSodium HydroxideTocopheryl AcetateSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilDimethiconolTetrasodium EDTAHelianthus Annuus Seed OilDehydroacetic AcidInositolEichhornia Crassipes ExtractEthyl FerulateSolanum Lycopersicum Fruit ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractFagraea Berteroana Flower ExtractBenzyl SalicylateLimoneneLinaloolGeraniolCitronellol

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Ingredients explained

Aqua/Water

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

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

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

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

Novel UVB absorber at 0.2-1.5%; narrow band, requires combination, high photostability, verify regional limits, low irritation.

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

UVA absorber used with other filters; poor water stability and photolability, requires light stabilizers, max concentration typically 10%.

Dibutyl Adipate

Light ester, solvent and emollient, fresh feel and volatility, non-comedogenic.

Glycerin

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

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

UV-B absorber, photostable; high purity and low bioaccumulation, check for impurities.

Ethylhexyl Triazone

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

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Glycol Palmitate

Not decoded yet

Oryza Sativa Hull Powder

Rice hull powder as physical exfoliant; gentle when finely milled, coarser particles may abrade skin.

Parfum/Fragrance

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

Dimethicone

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

C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate

Long-chain phosphate surfactant for emulsification and cleansing; anionic, incompatible with cationic quaternary ammonium compounds.

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

Water-soluble thickener; requires neutralizer, performs best at pH 5–7

Benzyl Alcohol

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

Coco-Glucoside

Mild non-ionic surfactant for cleansing and foaming; rich foam, low irritation, suitable for sensitive and children's products

C20-22 Alcohols

C20-22 fatty alcohols for emulsion stability and viscosity; provide slip, high levels can be heavy.

Capryloyl Glycine

Functional surfactant with seborrhea-control properties; suited for oily or acne-prone skin.

Tocopherol

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

Citric Acid

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

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.

Dimethiconol

Dimethiconol; silicone emollient providing silky feel and reducing friction; moderate comedogenicity, avoid excess.

Tetrasodium EDTA

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

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.

Dehydroacetic Acid

Broad-spectrum preservative for acidic and oil-based systems; has concentration limits, requires challenge testing.

Inositol

Humectant at 0.5–2%; gentle moisturizing, suitable for sensitive skin

Eichhornia Crassipes Extract

Not decoded yet

Ethyl Ferulate

Antioxidant that slows lipid oxidation; usable in both aqueous and oil phases.

Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract

Tomato extract; antioxidant and conditioner. Contains carotenoids; moderate photostability. Watch for color variance.

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Plant extract containing rosmarinic acid etc., with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties; may contain allergenic fragrances, patch test for sensitive skin, typical concentration <1%.

Fagraea Berteroana Flower Extract

Not decoded yet

Benzyl Salicylate

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

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

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%.

Citronellol

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

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