House 99 Broad Defense Face Moisturiser SPF20

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. Octocrylene
3. Alcohol Denat
4. Ethylhexyl salicylate
5. Isononyl Isononanoate
6. Glycerin
7. Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
8. Dimethicone
9. Styrene/acrylates copolymer
10. Silica
11. Dipropylene glycol
12. Cetearyl Alcohol
13. Tocopherol
14. Diisopropyl sebacate
15. Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
16. PEG-20
17. PEG-8 Laurate
18. Carbomer
19. Triethanolamine
20. Cetearyl Glucoside
21. Sodium carrageenan
22. Sodium Citrate
23. Sodium phosphate
24. Maris sal
25. Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
26. Adenosine
27. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
28. Disodium EDTA
29. Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
30. Thermus Thermophillus Ferment
31. Spirulina Platensis Extract
32. Vitreoscilla Ferment
33. Xanthan Gum
34. Menthoxypropanediol
35. Dextrin
36. t-Butyl alcohol
37. Potassium Sorbate
38. Phenoxyethanol
39. Chlorphenesin
40. Linalool
41. Citral
42. Citronellol
43. Parfum

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains siliconesContains PEGContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oils

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

LIGHT STABILIZER

OctocryleneEthylhexyl salicylateButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

溶剂

Alcohol Denat

ANTISTATIC

Isononyl Isononanoate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

Other ingredients

Styrene/acrylates copolymerSilicaDipropylene glycolCetearyl AlcoholTocopherolDiisopropyl sebacateChenopodium Quinoa Seed ExtractPEG-20PEG-8 LaurateCarbomerTriethanolamineCetearyl GlucosideSodium carrageenanSodium CitrateSodium phosphateMaris salInulin Lauryl CarbamateAdenosineAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerDisodium EDTADisodium Stearoyl GlutamateThermus Thermophillus FermentSpirulina Platensis ExtractVitreoscilla FermentXanthan GumMenthoxypropanediolDextrint-Butyl alcoholPotassium SorbatePhenoxyethanolChlorphenesinLinaloolCitralCitronellolParfum

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Octocrylene

UV-B absorber and photostabilizer; has concentration limits, consider potential coral toxicity and allergenicity for specific groups.

Alcohol Denat

Denatured ethanol; solvent, penetration enhancer, and quick-dry agent; high % may compromise barrier in dry skin.

Ethylhexyl salicylate

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

Isononyl Isononanoate

Light, low-viscosity ester emollient; excellent spreadability, good for gels and light lotions

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.

Dimethicone

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

Styrene/acrylates copolymer

Film former and opacifier for powder makeup; some batches contain sensitizing monomers.

Silica

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

Dipropylene glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Tocopherol

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

Diisopropyl sebacate

Low-viscosity, high-flash-point ester; excellent spreadability, non-greasy feel

Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract

Quinoa seed extract, protein/polypeptide conditioner; water-soluble, check charge interactions with actives.

PEG-20

Not decoded yet

PEG-8 Laurate

PEG-8 laurate, non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing aid; good solubilization, note PEGs may increase formula permeation.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Triethanolamine

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

Cetearyl Glucoside

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

Sodium carrageenan

Seaweed-derived thickener and stabilizer, 0.5-1.5% adjusts viscosity; sensitive to ions, test compatibility with cationic surfactants.

Sodium Citrate

Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.

Sodium phosphate

Phosphate buffer and anti-seborrheic; pH regulator, aids sebum control, high levels are irritating

Maris sal

Natural mineral skin conditioner for exfoliation or soothing; high concentrations (>5%) may cause dryness due to osmotic pressure.

Inulin Lauryl Carbamate

Modified inulin surfactant, mild emulsification/cleansing; prebiotic, reduced irritation

Adenosine

Skin conditioner at 0.1-1%; used for anti-aging and repair

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

Cationic polymer providing suspension, thickening, and conditioning; often paired with anionic thickening systems, low usage, imparts slip.

Disodium EDTA

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

Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate

Amino acid-based mild cleanser with fine foam; water-soluble.

Thermus Thermophillus Ferment

Probiotic ferment with humectant properties; use as a low-level skin conditioning agent

Spirulina Platensis Extract

Spirulina platensis extract; rich in phycocyanin; skin protector; dark color requires color management

Vitreoscilla Ferment

Vitroscilla ferment, natural humectant; microbe-derived, aseptic process, low allergen risk

Xanthan Gum

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

Menthoxypropanediol

Menthol derivative; cooling agent for immediate freshness; concentration control to avoid irritation.

Dextrin

Polymer thickener and binder from starch fermentation; biodegradable, hygroscopic, may affect powder flow

t-Butyl alcohol

Fast-evaporating solvent; sharp odor and potential irritation at high levels, limit usage

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

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.

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

Citral

Citral; citrus fragrance component, listed EU allergen, high phototoxicity risk, strict concentration limits apply.

Citronellol

Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Parfum

Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.