eltamd UV Restore Tinted Broad-spectrum SPF 40

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. Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
3. Butyloctyl Salicylate
4. Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
5. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
6. Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
7. Glyceryl Stearate
8. PEG-100 Stearate
9. PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
10. Silica
11. Phenoxyethanol
12. Triethoxycaprylylsilane
13. Polyhydroxystearic Acid
14. Glycerin
15. Saccharide Isomerate
16. Glyceryl Behenate
17. Xanthan Gum
18. Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
19. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
20. Squalane
21. Ethylhexylglycerin
22. Tocopheryl Acetate
23. Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
24. Sclerotium Gum
25. Lecithin
26. Pullulan
27. Dimethicone
28. Polysorbate 60
29. Ethylene/Methacrylate Copolymer
30. Sorbitan Oleate
31. Mica
32. Iron Oxides

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains siliconesContains animal-derived

Formulation view Tinted sun care with water and light esters, using butyl octyl salicylate for UVA/UVB protection. Silica mattifies, iron oxides tint, and hyaluronic acid hydrates. For daily commuting. Formulator note: Hybrid UV filters require attention to silane coupling stability and pigment dispersion uniformity.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Coco-Caprylate/CaprateOctyldodecyl NeopentanoateMethyl Glucose SesquistearateGlyceryl Stearate

HAIR CONDITIONING

Butyloctyl Salicylate

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

PEG-100 Stearate

Other ingredients

PEG-20 Methyl Glucose SesquistearateSilicaPhenoxyethanolTriethoxycaprylylsilanePolyhydroxystearic AcidGlycerinSaccharide IsomerateGlyceryl BehenateXanthan GumZingiber Officinale Root ExtractHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerSqualaneEthylhexylglycerinTocopheryl AcetateTetrahexyldecyl AscorbateSclerotium GumLecithinPullulanDimethiconePolysorbate 60Ethylene/Methacrylate CopolymerSorbitan OleateMicaIron Oxides

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Lightweight mid-chain ester, quick spreading, suitable for oily skin, non-comedogenic.

Butyloctyl Salicylate

Oil-soluble exfoliating emollient; avoid for aspirin-sensitive users and high-concentration leave-on products

Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate

Mild non-ionic emulsifier with moderate water solubility, used as anti-static and skin feel modifier

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

PEG-100 Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.

PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate

Non-ionic surfactant for emulsification; contains PEG, check compatibility.

Silica

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Silane coupling agent at 0.1-0.5%; enhances inorganic filler adhesion, trace use, low toxicity, avoid direct contact with aqueous systems.

Polyhydroxystearic Acid

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

Glycerin

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

Saccharide Isomerate

Novel polyol humectant with skin feel improvement; high hydration, suitable for lightweight formulas.

Glyceryl Behenate

Emulsifier and thickener with emollient properties; high melting point, low comedogenicity.

Xanthan Gum

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

Zingiber Officinale Root Extract

Root extract for scent and toning; may irritate compromised skin.

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

High-molecular-weight thickener and emulsion stabilizer; requires electrolytes or acid adjustment near isoelectric point for optimal performance.

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

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

Sclerotium Gum

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

Lecithin

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

Pullulan

Microbial polysaccharide for film forming and thickening; water-soluble film former used in capsules or moisturizing films.

Dimethicone

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

Polysorbate 60

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer for O/W or W/O stability; may cause mild stinging on sensitive skin, typically 1-5%.

Ethylene/Methacrylate Copolymer

Cationic film former for styling and thickening; absorbs oils, needs solvent co-use; mild eye irritation

Sorbitan Oleate

Non-ionic emulsifier for oil-in-water systems; plant-derived, check oxidative stability

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

Iron Oxides

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

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