korff 365 Protection Face Serum 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. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
3. Butylene Glycol
4. Propylene Glycol
5. Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
6. Ethylhexyl Salicylate
7. Polymethyl Methacrylate
8. Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
9. Dimethicone
10. Ethylhexyl Triazone
11. Silica
12. Polyester-7
13. Glycerin
14. Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
15. Allantoin
16. Sodium Hyaluronate
17. Tocopheryl Acetate
18. Cellulose
19. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
20. Cellulose Gum
21. PEG-8
22. Aluminum Hydroxide
23. Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
24. Lysine
25. Magnesium Chloride
26. Tocopherol
27. BHT
28. Ascorbyl Palmitate
29. Sodium Hydroxide
30. Ascorbic Acid
31. Citric Acid
32. Phenoxyethanol
33. Ethylhexylglycerin
34. Disodium EDTA
35. Ci 77891

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains fragrance

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

LIGHT STABILIZER

Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateButyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneEthylhexyl Salicylate

HUMECTANT

Butylene GlycolPropylene Glycol

FILM FORMING

Polymethyl Methacrylate

HAIR CONDITIONING

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Other ingredients

DimethiconeEthylhexyl TriazoneSilicaPolyester-7GlycerinNeopentyl Glycol DiheptanoateAllantoinSodium HyaluronateTocopheryl AcetateCelluloseAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerCellulose GumPEG-8Aluminum HydroxideSodium Lauroyl GlutamateLysineMagnesium ChlorideTocopherolBHTAscorbyl PalmitateSodium HydroxideAscorbic AcidCitric AcidPhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerinDisodium EDTACi 77891

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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%.

Butylene Glycol

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

Propylene Glycol

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

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

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

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

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

Polymethyl Methacrylate

PMMA for thickening, suspension, and film; micro-size powder carrier, very low irritation

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

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

Dimethicone

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

Ethylhexyl Triazone

UVB absorber with good photostability; formulated with other filters, typical concentration 3-5%, check compatibility with other ingredients.

Silica

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

Polyester-7

Not decoded yet

Glycerin

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

Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate

Light emollient ester, non-greasy, improves product spreadability.

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Cellulose

Plant-derived thickener at 0.1–1%; requires full hydration, poor cationic compatibility

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.

Cellulose Gum

Cellulose gum, water-soluble thickener/stabilizer; may destabilize with cationics, hydrate first.

PEG-8

Not decoded yet

Aluminum Hydroxide

Aluminum hydroxide for emollient/thickening; opacifier, used in antiperspirants, particulate risk.

Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate

Amino acid surfactant, gentle and suitable for sensitive skin; moderate cleansing power.

Lysine

Amino acid conditioner for anti-static hair care; low irritation at typical cosmetic concentrations.

Magnesium Chloride

Inorganic salt for thickening and pH adjustment; 0.1-1%, avoid calcium ions

Tocopherol

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

BHT

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

Ascorbyl Palmitate

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

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Ascorbic Acid

Vitamin C, potent antioxidant requiring acidic environment for stability; oxidizes and discolors easily, needs light and air protection, concentration 1-10%, pure L-ascorbic acid is more irritating.

Citric Acid

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

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

Disodium EDTA

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

Ci 77891

Titanium dioxide inorganic pigment and UV filter; assess inhalation risk for nano-forms and EU restrictions

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