exuviance Optilight Dark Spot Minimizer SPF 35
exuviance Exuviance Optilight Dark Spot Minimizer SPF 35 lists 36 ingredients on its label, 32 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
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.
- Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
- Ethylhexyl Salicylate
- Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
- Aqua
- Acetyl Glucosamine
- Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
- Ethylhexyl Salicylate
- Butyloctyl Salicylate
- Dimethicone
- C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
- Glycerin
- Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
- Cyclopentasiloxane
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Butylene Glycol
- Cyclohexasiloxane
- Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
- Cetyl Alcohol
- PEG-100 Stearate
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Propylene Glycol
- 4-Butylresorcinol
- Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane
- PEG-75 Stearate
- Steareth-20
- Ceteth-20
- Disodium EDTA
- Carbomer
- Xanthan Gum
- Sodium Bisulfite
- Ammonium Hydroxide
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Phenoxyethanol
- Chlorphenesin
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains PEG
Key ingredients
- LIGHT STABILIZER
- Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateEthylhexyl SalicylateButyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneEthylhexyl MethoxycinnamateEthylhexyl Salicylate
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Acetyl Glucosamine
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Butyloctyl Salicylate
Other ingredients
DimethiconeC12-15 Alkyl BenzoateGlycerinButyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneCyclopentasiloxaneGlyceryl StearateButylene GlycolCyclohexasiloxaneOctyldodecyl NeopentanoateCetyl AlcoholPEG-100 StearateCetearyl AlcoholVitis Vinifera Seed ExtractTocopheryl AcetatePropylene Glycol4-ButylresorcinolTetrahydrodiferuloylmethanePEG-75 StearateSteareth-20Ceteth-20Disodium EDTACarbomerXanthan GumSodium BisulfiteAmmonium HydroxideCaprylyl GlycolPhenoxyethanolChlorphenesin
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irritancy | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/12 | 0 | Yellow |
| Ethylhexyl Salicylate | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/20 | 0 | Yellow |
| Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/8 | 0 | Yellow |
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 | Green |
| Acetyl Glucosamine | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/12 | 0 | Yellow |
| Ethylhexyl Salicylate | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/20 | 0 | Yellow |
| Butyloctyl Salicylate | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 1 | Green |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 | Green |
| C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate | ANTIMICROBIAL, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 | Green |
| Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/8 | 0 | Yellow |
| Cyclopentasiloxane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 | Green |
| Glyceryl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Cyclohexasiloxane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 | Green |
| Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 | Green |
| Cetyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 | Green |
| PEG-100 Stearate | SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 | Green |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, UV ABSORBER | 0 | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 | Green |
| 4-Butylresorcinol | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| PEG-75 Stearate | SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 | Green |
| Steareth-20 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Ceteth-20 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Carbomer | EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Sodium Bisulfite | ANTIOXIDANT, HAIR WAVING OR STRAIGHTENING, PRESERVATIVE, REDUCING · 限制 III/99 V/9 | 3 | Yellow |
| Ammonium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/4 | 5 | Green |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 | Yellow |
| Chlorphenesin | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/50 | 1 | Yellow |
Comedogenic ratings need a published source. This batch is not yet sourced, so it is not shown.
Ingredients explained
- Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
- UVA absorber used with other filters; poor water stability and photolability, requires light stabilizers, max concentration typically 10%.
- 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.
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Acetyl Glucosamine
- Glycosaminoglycan precursor supporting skin hydration and elasticity; highly biocompatible.
- Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
- UVA absorber used with other filters; poor water stability and photolability, requires light stabilizers, max concentration typically 10%.
- Ethylhexyl Salicylate
- Ethylhexyl salicylate, UVB absorber; volatile, requires combination with UVA filters for broad spectrum.
- Butyloctyl Salicylate
- Oil-soluble exfoliating emollient; avoid for aspirin-sensitive users and high-concentration leave-on products
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- 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
- Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
- High-potency UVA filter (Parsol MXX); requires stabilizers and UVB blockers.
- Cyclopentasiloxane
- Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Cyclohexasiloxane
- Volatile cyclic silicone evaporating without residue; ensure compliance with EU limits on cyclic polydimethylsiloxanes, use octamer
- Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
- Ester emollient; light oil feel; low irrit, low comed, good for fresh systems
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.
- PEG-100 Stearate
- Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant
- Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
- Grape seed extract with OPCs; potent antioxidant; used for skin protection and UV support; needs stabilizers.
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- 4-Butylresorcinol
- Not decoded yet
- Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane
- Not decoded yet
- PEG-75 Stearate
- PEG-75 stearate, non-ionic emulsifier/thickener; PEG-based, check for 1,4-dioxane limits, not used in some markets.
- Steareth-20
- Not decoded yet
- Ceteth-20
- Not decoded yet
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Carbomer
- Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Sodium Bisulfite
- Reducing agent and preservative in hair waving/straightening; irritating; restricted use
- Ammonium Hydroxide
- Strong alkaline pH adjuster; use in low concentrations to neutralize acids, avoid direct mixing with strong acids.
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Chlorphenesin
- Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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