sundaze C-Shells Spf 30

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. Water
3. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
4. Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
5. Cetearyl Alcohol
6. Glycerin
7. Biosaccharide Gum-1
8. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
9. Isostearic Acid
10. Polyhydroxystearic Acid
11. Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
12. Lecithin
13. Coco-Glucoside
14. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
15. Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
16. Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
17. Cetearyl Glucoside
18. Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
19. Allantoin
20. Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
21. Sodium Phytate
22. Polygonum Aviculare Extract
23. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
24. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
25. Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
26. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil *
27. Citric Acid
28. Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
29. Sodium Hyaluronate
30. Sclerotium Gum
31. Phenoxyethanol
32. Ethylhexylglycerin
33. Xanthan Gum
34. Tocopherol

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergens

Key ingredients

ANTIMICROBIAL

Zinc Oxide

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Octyldodecyl NeopentanoateCetearyl Alcohol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING

Biosaccharide Gum-1Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Other ingredients

Isostearic AcidPolyhydroxystearic AcidPolyglyceryl-3 PolyricinoleateLecithinCoco-GlucosideButyrospermum Parkii ButterCaprylyl/Capryl GlucosideTetrahexyldecyl AscorbateCetearyl GlucosideRosa Canina Fruit OilAllantoinStearyl GlycyrrhetinateSodium PhytatePolygonum Aviculare ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractDipotassium GlycyrrhizateCitrus Limon Fruit ExtractCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil *Citric AcidPyrus Malus Fruit ExtractSodium HyaluronateSclerotium GumPhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerinXanthan GumTocopherol

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Ingredients explained

Zinc Oxide

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

Water

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate

Ester emollient; light oil feel; low irrit, low comed, good for fresh systems

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Glycerin

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

Biosaccharide Gum-1

Biosaccharide Gum-1, fermented colloid for hydration and soothing, low comedogenic.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated

Isostearic Acid

Fatty acid derivative as emulsifier auxiliary and emollient; insoluble, requires homogenization, may feel slightly greasy

Polyhydroxystearic Acid

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

Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate

Mild emulsifier for O/W systems; 1-3%, avoid cationic surfactants

Lecithin

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

Coco-Glucoside

Mild non-ionic surfactant for cleansing and foaming; rich foam, low irritation, suitable for sensitive and children's products

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.

Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside

Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, mild sugar surfactant; low irritation, moderate cleansing

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

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

Cetearyl Glucoside

Gentle non-ionic sugar-based emulsifier for low-irritation formulas; often co-blended

Rosa Canina Fruit Oil

Rosehip oil, rich in oleic/linoleic acids for emolliency/repair; prone to oxidation, needs protection

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate

Glycyrrhizin derivative offering core soothing and anti-inflammatory benefits, plus emollience for reactive skin

Sodium Phytate

Chelating agent stabilizes metal ions to prevent oxidative degradation; also used in oral care, high safety profile.

Polygonum Aviculare Extract

Botanical extract used as an emollient. No public irritancy or comedogenic data; monitor for botanical variability.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate for moisturizing/soothing; inhibits 5-LOX, water-soluble, for sensitive skin.

Citrus Limon Fruit Extract

Lemon fruit extract for fragrance and occlusive moisturizing; contains furanocoumarins, photosensitivity caution advised.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil *

Not decoded yet

Citric Acid

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

Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract

Apple fruit extract, polyphenols for conditioning and antioxidant; batch variation needs standardization

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Sclerotium Gum

Non-ionic gum for gels; neutral pH, requires dissolution via heating or fine milling

Phenoxyethanol

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Xanthan Gum

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

Tocopherol

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

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