darling High Protection Spf 30-50

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. Aqua
2. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
3. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
4. Glyceryl Stearate SE
5. Cyclopentasiloxane
6. Propanediol
7. C12-20 Acid PEG-8 Ester
8. Glycerin
9. Cetearyl Alcohol
10. Cyclohexasiloxane
11. Phenoxyethanol
12. Dimethicone
13. Polyamide-3
14. Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
15. Titanium Dioxide
16. Bisethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
17. Hydroxyethylcellulose
18. Ethylhexylglycerin
19. Parfum
20. Dimethicone/Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer
21. Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract
22. Allantoin
23. Cetearyl Isononanoate
24. Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
25. Glycine Soja Oil
26. Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
27. Amyl Cinnamal
28. Linalool
29. Benzyl Salicylate
30. Propylene Glycol
31. Hydroxycitronellal
32. Alcohol
33. Sodium Lactate
34. Sodium PCA
35. Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract
36. Equisetum Arvense Extract
37. Tris Citrate
38. Cocos Nucifera Oil
39. Tocopherol
40. Tocopheryl Acetate
41. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
42. Sodium Benzoate
43. Fructose
44. Glycine
45. Inositol
46. Lactic Acid
47. Niacinamide
48. Urea
49. Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains siliconesContains PEGContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergensContains animal-derivedContains alcohol

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

AquaPropanediol

LIGHT STABILIZER

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Helianthus Annuus Seed OilCyclopentasiloxane

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Glyceryl Stearate SEC12-20 Acid PEG-8 Ester

DENATURANT

Glycerin

Other ingredients

Cetearyl AlcoholCyclohexasiloxanePhenoxyethanolDimethiconePolyamide-3Prunus Armeniaca Kernel OilTitanium DioxideBisethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineHydroxyethylcelluloseEthylhexylglycerinParfumDimethicone/Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate CrosspolymerGardenia Taitensis Flower ExtractAllantoinCetearyl IsononanoateSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilGlycine Soja OilHydrolyzed Jojoba EstersAmyl CinnamalLinaloolBenzyl SalicylatePropylene GlycolHydroxycitronellalAlcoholSodium LactateSodium PCAAesculus Hippocastanum Seed ExtractEquisetum Arvense ExtractTris CitrateCocos Nucifera OilTocopherolTocopheryl AcetateAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice PowderSodium BenzoateFructoseGlycineInositolLactic AcidNiacinamideUreaTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

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

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

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

Glyceryl Stearate SE

Emulsifier at 1–3%; oil-phase ingredient, easy emulsification, low sensitization.

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

C12-20 Acid PEG-8 Ester

Non-ionic emulsifier/solubilizer, C12-20 PEG-8 esters; mild but PEG stability needs watch.

Glycerin

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

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Cyclohexasiloxane

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Dimethicone

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

Polyamide-3

Not decoded yet

Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil

Plant oil for emollience and nutrition; contains proteins that may cause sensitivity, use caution in sensitive skin

Titanium Dioxide

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

Bisethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Chemical UV filter for UVB protection; verify compatibility and stability with other UV filters in the formula.

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Water-soluble cellulose ether for thickening and suspension stabilization; sensitive to ions, electrolytes reduce viscosity, use at pH 7-8.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Parfum

Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.

Dimethicone/Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer

Not decoded yet

Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract

Gardenia flower extract for skin conditioning and smoothness; verify activity and stability.

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Cetearyl Isononanoate

Blended ester emollient offering extensibility and lightness; non-comedogenic, good for oily to combo skin

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

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

Glycine Soja Oil

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

Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters

Lightweight emollient and film-former; improves hair slip, generally low concentration.

Amyl Cinnamal

Fragrance ingredient restricted in the EU; usage limits apply to minimize allergic contact dermatitis risk.

Linalool

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

Benzyl Salicylate

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

Propylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.

Hydroxycitronellal

Hydroxycitronellal, sensitizing fragrance, EU limit <0.1%; avoid use as aerosol propellant.

Alcohol

Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.

Sodium Lactate

Sodium lactate for moisturizing and exfoliation; pH buffering agent

Sodium PCA

Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.

Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract

Horse chestnut seed extract for skin care; soothing, used in circulation products

Equisetum Arvense Extract

Horsetail extract; silicic acid and phenols for astringency; contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids, control source and purity

Tris Citrate

TRIS Citrate buffer; high concentrations may irritate ocular mucosa.

Cocos Nucifera Oil

Occlusive moisturizing oil at 1–10%; highly comedogenic, use with caution for oily skin.

Tocopherol

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder

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

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Fructose

Strong humectant; high levels can increase viscosity and hygroscopicity.

Glycine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; small molecule, low irritation.

Inositol

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

Lactic Acid

AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Urea

Potent humectant and keratolytic, >10% has exfoliating effect; stinging sensation at high levels, sensitive skin caution

Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate

Gluconate diacetate tetrasodium chelator; replaces EDTA, improves stability against metals

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