carroten Suncare Milk Spf50

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. Homosalate
3. Octocrylene
4. Ethylhexyl Salicylate
5. Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
6. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
7. Glycerin
8. Ethylhexyl Isononanoate
9. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
10. Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
11. Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
12. Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
13. Butylene Glycol
14. Undecane
15. Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides
16. Arginine
17. Cetearyl Alcohol
18. Cetearyl Nonanoate
19. 7-Dehydrocholesterol
20. 1,2-Hexanediol
21. Allantoin
22. Arachis Hypogaea Oil
23. Ascorbyl Palmitate
24. Beta-Carotene
25. Beta-Glucan
26. Betaine
27. Bisabolol
28. Caprylyl Glycol
29. Carnosine
30. Citric Acid
31. Daucus Carota Sativa Extract
32. Decylene Glycol
33. Ethylhexylglycerin
34. Glyceryl Oleate
35. Glyceryl Stearate
36. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
37. Isopropyl Myristate
38. Lecithin
39. Octyldodecanol
40. Panthenol
41. Parfum
42. Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
43. Silica
44. Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate
45. Sodium Chloride
46. Sodium Hydroxide
47. Sodium Sulfate
48. T-Butyl Alcohol
49. Tocopherol
50. Tocopheryl Acetate
51. Triacontanyl Pvp
52. Tridecane
53. Xanthan Gum
54. BHT
55. Phenoxyethanol
56. Sodium Benzoate
57. Tetrasodium EDTA

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains mineral oilContains animal-derivedContains fragranceContains essential oilsContains sulfatesContains alcohol

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

FRAGRANCE

Homosalate

LIGHT STABILIZER

OctocryleneEthylhexyl SalicylateButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

ANTIMICROBIAL

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Ethylhexyl Isononanoate

Other ingredients

Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamatePhenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic AcidPotassium Cetyl PhosphateBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineButylene GlycolUndecaneHydrogenated Palm GlyceridesArginineCetearyl AlcoholCetearyl Nonanoate7-Dehydrocholesterol1,2-HexanediolAllantoinArachis Hypogaea OilAscorbyl PalmitateBeta-CaroteneBeta-GlucanBetaineBisabololCaprylyl GlycolCarnosineCitric AcidDaucus Carota Sativa ExtractDecylene GlycolEthylhexylglycerinGlyceryl OleateGlyceryl StearateHelianthus Annuus Seed OilIsopropyl MyristateLecithinOctyldodecanolPanthenolParfumPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6SilicaSodium Cetearyl SulfateSodium ChlorideSodium HydroxideSodium SulfateT-Butyl AlcoholTocopherolTocopheryl AcetateTriacontanyl PvpTridecaneXanthan GumBHTPhenoxyethanolSodium BenzoateTetrasodium EDTA

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Homosalate

UVB sunscreen agent, often combined with others; stable but migratory; ensure regulatory compliance.

Octocrylene

UV-B absorber and photostabilizer; has concentration limits, consider potential coral toxicity and allergenicity for specific groups.

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

Ethylhexyl salicylate, UVB absorber; volatile, requires combination with UVA filters for broad spectrum.

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

High-potency UVA filter (Parsol MXX); requires stabilizers and UVB blockers.

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

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

Glycerin

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

Ethylhexyl Isononanoate

Light synthetic ester for smooth, non-greasy feel; low irritation, non-comedogenic

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

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

Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid

UV absorber and light stabilizer; compliant use required, common in sunscreens

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

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

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

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

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Undecane

Undecane; light aliphatic hydrocarbon emollient; high volatility, pair with occlusives, flammable

Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides

Semi-synthetic ester for emollience and emulsification; palm-oil derived, higher comedogenicity, caution in blends

Arginine

Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Cetearyl Nonanoate

Not decoded yet

7-Dehydrocholesterol

Cholesterol derivative for barrier repair and emulsion stability, watch concentration and light exposure.

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Arachis Hypogaea Oil

Peanut oil, occlusive emollient; **EU restricted allergen**, contraindicated for those with allergies, moderate comedogenicity, caution for oily skin.

Ascorbyl Palmitate

Ascorbyl palmitate, lipophilic Vit C ester, antioxidant; oxidizes, needs light/air protection.

Beta-Carotene

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

Beta-Glucan

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

Betaine

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

Bisabolol

Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Carnosine

Dipeptide skin conditioner with antioxidant and buffering properties; used in synergy with other actives.

Citric Acid

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

Daucus Carota Sativa Extract

Carrot extract with carotenoids for tinting and conditioning; no specific contraindications.

Decylene Glycol

Multi-functional thickener and preservative booster, 0.1–0.5%; low viscosity, good compatibility

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Glyceryl Oleate

Glyceride-based emulsifier and emolient with mild perfuming properties.

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

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

Isopropyl Myristate

Light synthetic ester, fast-drying and non-greasy; high comedogenic risk, limit in acne-prone skin

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

Octyldodecanol

Light emollient/emulsifier at 1-5%; low comedogenic, non-greasy feel, broadly compatible, sensitive-skin friendly.

Panthenol

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

Parfum

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

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

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

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate

Anionic surfactant with strong foaming and cleansing power; milder than SLS but can still irritate dry skin.

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Sodium Sulfate

Inorganic salt for viscosity; high concentrations cause osmotic dehydration.

T-Butyl Alcohol

Fast-evaporating solvent; sharp odor and potential irritation at high levels, limit usage

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

Triacontanyl Pvp

High-MW film former and thickener; gives slip and longevity, high levels risk heavy texture.

Tridecane

Tridecane, a long-chain alkane acting as emollient and solvent; petrochemical-derived, inert and low toxicity.

Xanthan Gum

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

BHT

Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Tetrasodium EDTA

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

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