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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. Titanium Dioxide
2. Zinc Oxide
3. Cyclopentasiloxane
4. Dimethicone Crosspolymer
5. Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate Benzoate
6. Glycerin
7. Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
8. Water
9. Dimethiconol
10. Tocopheryl Acetate
11. Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
12. Dimethicone
13. Stearic Acid
14. Citrus Paradisi Seed Extract
15. Cyclohexasiloxane
16. Spirulina Maxima Extract
17. Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
18. Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
19. Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil
20. Avena Sativa Kernel Protein
21. Melissa Officinalis Leaf Powder
22. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
23. Glycine Soja Oil
24. Palmaria Palmata Extract
25. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
26. Beta-Glucan
27. Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
28. Triethoxycaprylylsilane
29. Ascorbic Acid
30. Aluminum Hydroxide
31. Phenoxyethanol
32. Limonene
33. Linalool
34. Beta-Carotene

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergensContains animal-derived

Formulation view Physical sunscreens with silicones and light oils, plus vitamin C and tea polyphenols. For daytime use. Factory note: Silicones reduce powder feel, but fragrance allergens must be clearly labeled per EU regulations.

Key ingredients

UV FILTER · 附录 VI · 最高浓度 25%* *: In case of combined use of Titanium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide (nano)

Titanium Dioxide

ANTIMICROBIAL

Zinc Oxide

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

CyclopentasiloxaneEthylhexyl Hydroxystearate Benzoate

EMULSION STABILISING

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

Other ingredients

DimethiconolTocopheryl AcetateSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilDimethiconeStearic AcidCitrus Paradisi Seed ExtractCyclohexasiloxaneSpirulina Maxima ExtractMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf OilLavandula Angustifolia OilCitrus Reticulata Peel OilAvena Sativa Kernel ProteinMelissa Officinalis Leaf PowderAloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractGlycine Soja OilPalmaria Palmata ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractBeta-GlucanAvena Sativa Kernel ExtractTriethoxycaprylylsilaneAscorbic AcidAluminum HydroxidePhenoxyethanolLimoneneLinaloolBeta-Carotene

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Ingredients explained

Titanium Dioxide

Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention

Zinc Oxide

Physical UV filter, 30% max in EU; oily at high levels, pair with oils for feel.

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

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

Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate Benzoate

Non-volatile oil conditioner with light feel and low comedogenicity; used as emollient in lotions.

Glycerin

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

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Crosslinked silicone thickener at 0.5-2%; silky/matte feel, non-comedogenic, partial oil phase incompatibility, use co-solvent/pre-emulsification.

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Dimethiconol

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

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.

Dimethicone

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

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Citrus Paradisi Seed Extract

Natural antioxidant and antimicrobial; coumarins present, assess phototoxicity risk

Cyclohexasiloxane

Volatile cyclic silicone evaporating without residue; ensure compliance with EU limits on cyclic polydimethylsiloxanes, use octamer

Spirulina Maxima Extract

Spirulina extract for smoothing and conditioning; verify stability with fragrances and UV light.

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil

Tea tree oil, antibacterial and sebum regulating; highly sensitizing at concentrate level, dilute; avoid on broken skin.

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil

Fragrance essential oil, 0.1–1%; contains allergens, patch test required.

Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil

Citrus oil for scent; high phototoxicity means low use in daytime products.

Avena Sativa Kernel Protein

Oat kernel protein; film former for hair/skin; soothing for sensitive skin; protein allergen risk, high levels may be sticky

Melissa Officinalis Leaf Powder

Melissa officinalis leaf powder, botanical grind for texture and minor antioxidants; potential allergen, patch test.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

Aloe vera leaf extract for soothing and humectant; monitor polysaccharide level and endotoxins

Glycine Soja Oil

Soybean oil emollient; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants; suitable for dry skin

Palmaria Palmata Extract

Algae extract for barrier protection; concentration supplier-dependent

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.

Beta-Glucan

Polysaccharide for soothing and hydration; high MW acts on the surface, poor penetration into deep dermis.

Avena Sativa Kernel Extract

Antioxidant and soothing extract; mild abrasive properties, common in conditioning formulas

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Silane coupling agent at 0.1-0.5%; enhances inorganic filler adhesion, trace use, low toxicity, avoid direct contact with aqueous systems.

Ascorbic Acid

Vitamin C, potent antioxidant requiring acidic environment for stability; oxidizes and discolors easily, needs light and air protection, concentration 1-10%, pure L-ascorbic acid is more irritating.

Aluminum Hydroxide

Aluminum hydroxide for emollient/thickening; opacifier, used in antiperspirants, particulate risk.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Linalool

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

Beta-Carotene

Beta-carotene for color and antioxidants; oil-soluble, protect from oxidation and color change.

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