darling Medium Protection Spf 15-20

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. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
4. Glyceryl Stearate SE
5. Cyclopentasiloxane
6. Propanediol
7. C12-20 Acid PEG-8 Ester
8. Glycerin
9. Cetearyl Alcohol
10. Cyclohexasiloxane
11. Phenoxyethanol
12. Dimethicone
13. Polyamide-3
14. Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
15. Hydroxyethylcellulose
16. Bisethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
17. Parfum
18. Dimethicone/Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer
19. Titanium Dioxide
20. Tyrosine
21. Gardenia Tahitensis Extract
22. Ethylhexylglycerin
23. Allantoin
24. Cetearyl Isononanoate
25. Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
26. Propylene Glycol
27. Glycine Soja Oil
28. Hydrolyzed Collagen
29. Krameria Triandra Root Extract
30. Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
31. Amyl Cinnamal
32. Linalool
33. Tocopheryl Acetate
34. Benzyl Salicylate
35. Alcohol
36. Hydroxycitronellal
37. Tris Citrate

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains siliconesContains PEGContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergensContains animal-derivedContains alcohol

Formulation view Oil-in-water emulsion with titanium dioxide and octinoxate for SPF 15-20. Cyclopentasiloxane and dimethicone ensure a light feel, paired with sunflower oil. Preserved by phenoxyethanol. Suitable for daily light protection; formulation perspective highlights volatile silicones reducing residue.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

AquaPropanediol

LIGHT STABILIZER

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Helianthus Annuus Seed OilCyclopentasiloxane

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Glyceryl Stearate SEC12-20 Acid PEG-8 Ester

DENATURANT

Glycerin

Other ingredients

Cetearyl AlcoholCyclohexasiloxanePhenoxyethanolDimethiconePolyamide-3Prunus Armeniaca Kernel OilHydroxyethylcelluloseBisethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineParfumDimethicone/Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate CrosspolymerTitanium DioxideTyrosineGardenia Tahitensis ExtractEthylhexylglycerinAllantoinCetearyl IsononanoateSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilPropylene GlycolGlycine Soja OilHydrolyzed CollagenKrameria Triandra Root ExtractHydrolyzed Jojoba EstersAmyl CinnamalLinaloolTocopheryl AcetateBenzyl SalicylateAlcoholHydroxycitronellalTris Citrate

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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%.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.

Glyceryl Stearate SE

Emulsifier at 1–3%; oil-phase ingredient, easy emulsification, low sensitization.

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

C12-20 Acid PEG-8 Ester

Non-ionic emulsifier/solubilizer, C12-20 PEG-8 esters; mild but PEG stability needs watch.

Glycerin

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

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Cyclohexasiloxane

Volatile cyclic silicone evaporating without residue; ensure compliance with EU limits on cyclic polydimethylsiloxanes, use octamer

Phenoxyethanol

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

Dimethicone

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

Polyamide-3

Not decoded yet

Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil

Plant oil for emollience and nutrition; contains proteins that may cause sensitivity, use caution in sensitive skin

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Water-soluble cellulose ether for thickening and suspension stabilization; sensitive to ions, electrolytes reduce viscosity, use at pH 7-8.

Bisethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Chemical UV filter for UVB protection; verify compatibility and stability with other UV filters in the formula.

Parfum

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

Dimethicone/Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer

Not decoded yet

Titanium Dioxide

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

Tyrosine

Amino acid involved in melanin synthesis; used for hair conditioning.

Gardenia Tahitensis Extract

Not decoded yet

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Cetearyl Isononanoate

Blended ester emollient offering extensibility and lightness; non-comedogenic, good for oily to combo skin

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.

Propylene Glycol

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

Glycine Soja Oil

Soybean oil emollient; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants; suitable for dry skin

Hydrolyzed Collagen

Hydrolyzed protein for film-forming and moisture; molecular weight limits penetration, check source for shellfish allergies

Krameria Triandra Root Extract

Not decoded yet

Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters

Lightweight emollient and film-former; improves hair slip, generally low concentration.

Amyl Cinnamal

Fragrance ingredient restricted in the EU; usage limits apply to minimize allergic contact dermatitis risk.

Linalool

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Benzyl Salicylate

UV absorber/light stabilizer, restricted in EU; potential sensitizer, risk assessment needed.

Alcohol

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

Hydroxycitronellal

Hydroxycitronellal, sensitizing fragrance, EU limit <0.1%; avoid use as aerosol propellant.

Tris Citrate

TRIS Citrate buffer; high concentrations may irritate ocular mucosa.

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