Nuxe after sun lotion

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. Dicaprylyl Ether
3. C10-18 Triglycerides
4. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
5. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
6. Glycerin
7. Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
8. Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
9. Betaine
10. Parfum/Fragrance
11. Behenyl Alcohol
12. Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
13. Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
14. 1,2-Hexanediol
15. Caprylyl Glycol
16. Sodium Gluconate
17. Inositol
18. Caramel
19. Citric Acid
20. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
21. Ethyl Ferulate
22. Tocopherol
23. Tropolone
24. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
25. Limonene
26. Linalool
27. Citronellol
28. Geraniol

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance

Formulation view After-sun lotion with water, dicaprylyl ether, and sunflower oil. Shea butter provides occlusion; betaine moisturizes; 1,2-hexanediol preserves. Enriched with aloe and tocopherol. For post-sun soothing. Factory note: Oil blend balances feel and barrier; shea melting point impacts texture; paraben-free preservation requires rigorous microbial challenge testing.

Key ingredients

溶剂

Aqua/Water

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Dicaprylyl EtherC10-18 TriglyceridesHelianthus Annuus Seed OilGlyceryl Stearate CitrateCoco-Caprylate/Caprate

SKIN CONDITIONING

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

DENATURANT

Glycerin

Other ingredients

BetaineParfum/FragranceBehenyl AlcoholPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate1,2-HexanediolCaprylyl GlycolSodium GluconateInositolCaramelCitric AcidAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice PowderEthyl FerulateTocopherolTropoloneRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractLimoneneLinaloolCitronellolGeraniol

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Ingredients explained

Aqua/Water

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

Dicaprylyl Ether

Lightweight diester solvent and emollient, non-greasy feel; common oil phase carrier; low irritation.

C10-18 Triglycerides

Mixture of C10-18 triglycerides for emolliency, conditioning, and solvency; low comedogenic risk but occlusive.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

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

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.

Glycerin

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

Glyceryl Stearate Citrate

Emulsifying stabilizer and emollient at 2–5%; provides creamy texture, check compatibility with anionic surfactants

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Lightweight mid-chain ester, quick spreading, suitable for oily skin, non-comedogenic.

Betaine

Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.

Parfum/Fragrance

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

Behenyl Alcohol

Fat alcohol emulsifier/thickener at 1-3%; low comedogenic risk, check solubility in strong acid/base systems, add antioxidants.

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

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

Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate

Mild amino-acid surfactant, poor solubility, pairs with fatty alcohols, fine foam.

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Sodium Gluconate

Mild chelator, aids skin conditioning; typically used at low levels as auxiliary

Inositol

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

Caramel

Colorant for brown shades; some processes involve sulfites, check specs.

Citric Acid

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

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder

Aloe extract powder for soothing/moisturizing; low solubility, needs dispersion

Ethyl Ferulate

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

Tocopherol

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

Tropolone

Natural phenolic compound used as a skin conditioner; strong antioxidant activity, often a fragrance alternative.

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%.

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

Citronellol

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

Geraniol

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

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