eltamd Uv Physical Tinted Face Sunscreen Spf 41
eltamd EltaMD Uv Physical Tinted Face Sunscreen Spf 41 lists 25 ingredients on its label, 23 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.
- Zinc Oxide
- Titanium Dioxide
- Alumina
- Butylene Glycol
- Citric Acid
- Dimethicone/Methicone Copolymer
- Hydrated Silica
- Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
- Iron Oxide
- Isopropyl Palmitate
- Lecithin
- Linoleic Acid
- Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
- Octyl Stearate
- Oleth-3 Phosphate
- Perfluorononyl Dimethicone
- Phenoxyethanol
- Polyacrylate-13
- Polyisobutene
- Polysorbate 20
- Purified Water
- Quercetin
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Thioctic Acid
- Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains PEG
Key ingredients
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Zinc Oxide
- UV FILTER · 附录 VI · 最高浓度 25%* *: In case of combined use of Titanium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide (nano)
- Titanium Dioxide
- ABRASIVE
- AluminaHydrated Silica
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
- BUFFERING
- Citric Acid
- 润肤剂，膜剂
- Dimethicone/Methicone Copolymer
- PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V
- Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Other ingredients
Iron OxideIsopropyl PalmitateLecithinLinoleic AcidOctyldodecyl NeopentanoateOctyl StearateOleth-3 PhosphatePerfluorononyl DimethiconePhenoxyethanolPolyacrylate-13PolyisobutenePolysorbate 20Purified WaterQuercetinSodium HydroxideThioctic AcidTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc Oxide | ANTIMICROBIAL, BULKING, COLORANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 IV/144 VI/30 VI/30a | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Titanium Dioxide | UV FILTER · 附录 VI · 最高浓度 25%* *: In case of combined use of Titanium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide (nano), the sum shall not exceed the limit given in column g (Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation) · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Alumina | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | — | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Dimethicone/Methicone Copolymer | 润肤剂，膜剂 | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Hydrated Silica | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/56 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Iron Oxide | 附录 IV · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Isopropyl Palmitate | BINDING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lecithin | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Linoleic Acid | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 3 | Green |
| Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Octyl Stearate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Oleth-3 Phosphate | SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Perfluorononyl Dimethicone | 皮肤调理剂,成膜剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Polyacrylate-13 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Polyisobutene | BINDING, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Polysorbate 20 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Purified Water | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Quercetin | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Thioctic Acid | ANTIOXIDANT | — | Green |
| Triethoxycaprylylsilane | BINDING | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Zinc Oxide
- Physical UV filter, 30% max in EU; oily at high levels, pair with oils for feel.
- Titanium Dioxide
- Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention
- Alumina
- Alumina, inorganic abrasive/thickener; nano-grade requires inhalation risk assessment.
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Dimethicone/Methicone Copolymer
- Silicone copolymer; emollient and film former, non-penetrating
- Hydrated Silica
- Inorganic abrasive and oil absorbent; prone to settling, needs dispersant, high levels increase exfoliation
- Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
- Broad-spectrum preservative; mild irritation; caution for sensitized skin.
- Iron Oxide
- Inorganic oxide pigment for color; concentration is restricted in specific mixtures.
- Isopropyl Palmitate
- Isopropyl palmitate for dry touch; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants, low viscosity
- Lecithin
- Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.
- Linoleic Acid
- Essential fatty acid for barrier repair and hydration; oxidizes easily, high levels may be comedogenic
- Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
- Ester emollient; light oil feel; low irrit, low comed, good for fresh systems
- Octyl Stearate
- Not decoded yet
- Oleth-3 Phosphate
- Mild non-ionic surfactant and emulsifier; as an Oleth derivative, ensure residual propylene oxide levels meet regulatory limits.
- Perfluorononyl Dimethicone
- Perfluorononyl dimethicone; provides superior slip and persistence, PFAS compounds face increasing regulatory and ESG constraints
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Polyacrylate-13
- Not decoded yet
- Polyisobutene
- Inert film former and occlusive; increases viscosity, slippery feel, used in lipsticks
- Polysorbate 20
- Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.
- Purified Water
- Deionized or purified water serving as the formulation solvent base; requires protection from microbial contamination, typically constitutes the majority of the formula.
- Quercetin
- Flavonoid antioxidant; low water solubility, use in conjugate form, light sensitive.
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Thioctic Acid
- Alpha-lipoic acid; potent antioxidant; poor water solubility, often used as ester derivatives
- Triethoxycaprylylsilane
- Silane coupling agent at 0.1-0.5%; enhances inorganic filler adhesion, trace use, low toxicity, avoid direct contact with aqueous systems.
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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