cotz Sensitive SPF 40 Mineral Sunscreen

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. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
3. Caprylhydroxamic Acid
4. Caprylyl Glycol
5. Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
6. Cyclohexasiloxane
7. Cyclopentasiloxane
8. Dimethicone
9. Dimethicone Crosspolymer
10. Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
11. Dimethiconol
12. Disodium EDTA
13. Glycerin
14. Hydrogen Dimethicone
15. Microcrystalline Wax
16. PEG-10 Dimethicone
17. PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
18. Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
19. Polyhydroxystearic Acid
20. Polysorbate 20
21. Sodium Chloride
22. Stearyl Dimethicone
23. Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
24. Tocopheryl Acetate
25. Triethanolamine
26. Triethoxycaprylylsilane
27. Water

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains siliconesContains mineral oil

Key ingredients

ANTIMICROBIAL

Zinc OxideC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

CHELATING

Caprylhydroxamic Acid

DEODORANT

Caprylyl Glycol

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

CyclohexasiloxaneCyclopentasiloxane

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

Other ingredients

Dimethicone CrosspolymerDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerDimethiconolDisodium EDTAGlycerinHydrogen DimethiconeMicrocrystalline WaxPEG-10 DimethiconePEG-30 DipolyhydroxystearatePolyglyceryl-4 IsostearatePolyhydroxystearic AcidPolysorbate 20Sodium ChlorideStearyl DimethiconeTetrahexyldecyl AscorbateTocopheryl AcetateTriethanolamineTriethoxycaprylylsilaneWater

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Ingredients explained

Zinc Oxide

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

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

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

Caprylhydroxamic Acid

Chelating agent to stabilize metal ions; often paired with antioxidants for system stability, used at low levels

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone

Silicone surfactant, smooth and mild; regulates rheology and adds antistatic benefits

Cyclohexasiloxane

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

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Dimethicone

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

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

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

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.

Dimethiconol

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

Disodium EDTA

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

Glycerin

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

Hydrogen Dimethicone

Hydrogenated dimethicone for film-forming and slip; low volatility, rich feel for dry skin

Microcrystalline Wax

Petroleum-derived hard wax for lipsticks and ointments; provides high-melting structure, heavy feel, potentially comedogenic

PEG-10 Dimethicone

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

PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate

W/O emulsifier for fatty acids; contains PEG, verify preservative compatibility.

Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate

Emulsifier at 1–5%; mild type, suitable for sensitive skin formulas

Polyhydroxystearic Acid

Emulsifier and stabilizer at 1–3%; non-ionic, prone to hydrolysis.

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Stearyl Dimethicone

Silicone emulsifier/modifier for texture. Highly occlusive; use caution in acne-prone skin or if silicone sensitivity is a concern.

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Triethanolamine

Triethanolamine for buffering; restricted, limit concentration to avoid high pH and irritation

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

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

Water

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

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