ORBIS Sheer Sunscreen Primer SPF34 PA++

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. Water
2. Cyclopentasiloxane
3. Trisiloxane
4. Alcohol
5. Titanium Dioxide
6. Zinc Oxide
7. Dimethicone
8. Butylene Glycol
9. PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
10. PEG-10 Dimethicone
11. Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
12. Aluminum hydroxide
13. Magnesium sulfate
14. Hydrogen Dimethicone
15. Hydrated silica
16. Iron Oxides
17. Methylparaben
18. Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
19. Tocopherol
20. Silica silylate
21. Mica
22. Sodium Polyacrylate
23. Sorbitan sesquiisostearate
24. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
25. Tin oxide
26. Trimethoxysilyl Dimethicone
27. Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
28. Silver Oxide

Highlights

Free of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains alcoholContains PEGContains fragranceContains parabensContains EU-26 allergens

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cyclopentasiloxane

ANTIFOAMING

TrisiloxaneAlcoholDimethicone

UV FILTER · 附录 VI · 最高浓度 25%* *: In case of combined use of Titanium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide (nano)

Titanium Dioxide

ANTIMICROBIAL

Zinc Oxide

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

Other ingredients

PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl DimethiconePEG-10 DimethiconePolyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl DimethiconeAluminum hydroxideMagnesium sulfateHydrogen DimethiconeHydrated silicaIron OxidesMethylparabenAcrylates/Dimethicone CopolymerTocopherolSilica silylateMicaSodium PolyacrylateSorbitan sesquiisostearateRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractTin oxideTrimethoxysilyl DimethiconeCalcium Sodium BorosilicateSilver Oxide

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Cyclopentasiloxane

Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.

Trisiloxane

Used as anti-foaming and lubricant; provides silkiness, used at low levels.

Alcohol

Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.

Titanium Dioxide

Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention

Zinc Oxide

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

Dimethicone

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

Butylene Glycol

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

PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

PEG-modified silicone with emulsifying and conditioning properties; ensure low dioxane levels in finished goods.

PEG-10 Dimethicone

Modified silicone for silky feel and shine; PEG structure aids O/W emulsification, used in hair and skin care.

Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

Water-soluble silicone conditioning agent providing smooth, non-greasy feel; suitable for both hair and skin

Aluminum hydroxide

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

Magnesium sulfate

Bulk agent at 0.1–1%; highly water-soluble, avoid high local concentration.

Hydrogen Dimethicone

Hydrogenated dimethicone for film-forming and slip; low volatility, rich feel for dry skin

Hydrated silica

Inorganic abrasive and oil absorbent; prone to settling, needs dispersant, high levels increase exfoliation

Iron Oxides

Inorganic pigment for color; particulate form, inhalation risk low in cosmetics.

Methylparaben

Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.

Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer

Silicone copolymer for anti-caking and film formation, gives non-greasy slip.

Tocopherol

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

Silica silylate

Silylate silica for anticaking, defoaming, emulsion stabilization, film-forming; improves powder flow/texture

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

Sodium Polyacrylate

Superabsorbent resin, <1%; gels with electrolytes, ionic strength control required.

Sorbitan sesquiisostearate

Non-ionic emulsifier for O/W systems; very low irritation when pure, but patch testing is recommended for sensitive consumers.

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Plant extract containing rosmarinic acid etc., with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties; may contain allergenic fragrances, patch test for sensitive skin, typical concentration <1%.

Tin oxide

Inorganic mineral pigment providing opacity and suspension; requires skin safety assessment, typically used in sunscreens or powder colorants.

Trimethoxysilyl Dimethicone

Not decoded yet

Calcium Sodium Borosilicate

Fluorphlogopite; plate-like filler and thickener. For powders and creams, improves texture and coverage.

Silver Oxide

Antimicrobial agent, mostly in medical dressings; rare in cosmetics, monitor for silver accumulation