dcl Super Sheer Sunscreen Spf 50

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. Zinc Oxide
2. Octinoxate
3. Water
4. Dimethicone
5. Pentylene Glycol
6. Peg-10 Dimethicone
7. Polysilicone-11
8. Stearyl Alcohol
9. Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
10. Phenyl Trimethicone
11. Peg-40 Stearate
12. Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
13. Tocopherol
14. Panthenol
15. Sodium Hyaluronate
16. Tocopheryl Acetate
17. Ubiquinone
18. Squalane
19. Tropolone
20. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
21. Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
22. Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
23. Glycerin
24. 1,2-Hexanediol
25. Microcrystalline Cellulose
26. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
27. Citric Acid
28. Ceteareth-20
29. Polysorbate 60
30. Caprylyl Glycol
31. Laureth-12
32. Xanthan Gum
33. Ethylhexylglycerin
34. Cetearyl Alcohol
35. Chlorphenesin
36. Potassium Sorbate
37. Disodium Edta
38. Cellulose Gum
39. Sodium Benzoate

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains PEGContains animal-derivedContains fragrance

Key ingredients

ANTIMICROBIAL

Zinc Oxide

防晒剂

Octinoxate

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

SKIN CONDITIONING

Pentylene Glycol

HAIR CONDITIONING

Peg-10 Dimethicone

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Stearyl Alcohol

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Other ingredients

Polysilicone-11Phenyl TrimethiconePeg-40 StearateTetrahexyldecyl AscorbateTocopherolPanthenolSodium HyaluronateTocopheryl AcetateUbiquinoneSqualaneTropoloneAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice PowderVitis Vinifera Seed ExtractCamellia Oleifera Leaf ExtractGlycerin1,2-HexanediolMicrocrystalline CelluloseHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerCitric AcidCeteareth-20Polysorbate 60Caprylyl GlycolLaureth-12Xanthan GumEthylhexylglycerinCetearyl AlcoholChlorphenesinPotassium SorbateDisodium EdtaCellulose GumSodium Benzoate

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Ingredients explained

Zinc Oxide

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

Octinoxate

Water-soluble UVB absorber for sunscreen; concentration limited by regulations, may irritate sensitive skin

Water

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

Dimethicone

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

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Peg-10 Dimethicone

Modified silicone for silky feel and shine; PEG structure aids O/W emulsification, used in hair and skin care.

Polysilicone-11

Not decoded yet

Stearyl Alcohol

Stearic alcohol; fatty alcohol for emulsion thickening/structure, often blended with soaps, moderate comedogenicity.

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Cetyl phosphate potassium, O/W emulsifier; pH-sensitive, often requires buffering.

Phenyl Trimethicone

Aromatic modified silicone for high gloss and occlusion; inert, non-volatile, may leave surface residue

Peg-40 Stearate

Water-soluble emulsifier for O/W; mild cleansing, high levels may be comedogenic, caution for sensitive skin.

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

Lipophilic Vitamin C derivative, antioxidant and brightening; more stable than VC, oil-soluble, must pair with oil phase

Tocopherol

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

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Ubiquinone

Coenzyme Q10 analog used as an antioxidant; prone to discoloration, needs protection from light and air.

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Tropolone

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

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder

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

Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract

Grape seed extract with OPCs; potent antioxidant; used for skin protection and UV support; needs stabilizers.

Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract

Camellia oleifera leaf extract containing tea polyphenols; acts as astringent and skin conditioner, monitor raw material consistency.

Glycerin

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

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Microcrystalline Cellulose

Cellulose derivative for anti-caking, oil absorption, and physical sunscreen carrier; water-insoluble, affects texture at high levels.

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

High-molecular-weight thickener and emulsion stabilizer; requires electrolytes or acid adjustment near isoelectric point for optimal performance.

Citric Acid

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

Ceteareth-20

Not decoded yet

Polysorbate 60

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer for O/W or W/O stability; may cause mild stinging on sensitive skin, typically 1-5%.

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Laureth-12

Laureth-12, mild emulsifier, potentially comedogenic at high concentrations

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Chlorphenesin

Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Disodium Edta

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Cellulose Gum

Cellulose gum, water-soluble thickener/stabilizer; may destabilize with cationics, hydrate first.

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

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