korres Sunscreen Face Cream Gel

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/Water/Eau
2. Isoamyl Laurate
3. Dibutyl Adipate
4. Homosalate
5. Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
6. Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
7. Ethylhexyl Salicylate
8. Glycerin
9. Undecane
10. Tris-Biphenyl Triazine
11. Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
12. Polymethyl Methacrylate
13. Ethylhexyl Triazone
14. Polyamide-3
15. Tridecane
16. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
17. Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
18. Bisabolol
19. Butylene Glycol
20. Cetearyl Alcohol
21. Decyl Glucoside
22. Disodium Cetearyl Sulfosuccinate
23. Disodium Phosphate
24. Ethylhexylglycerin
25. Glyceryl Stearate
26. Lactic Acid
27. Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract
28. Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
29. Panthenol
30. Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
31. Sclareolide
32. Silica
33. Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan
34. Sodium Hydroxide
35. Sodium Phytate
36. Tocopherol
37. Tocopheryl Acetate
38. Xanthan Gum
39. Yogurt Powder
40. Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
41. Phenoxyethanol
42. Parfum/Fragrance

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains mineral oilContains essential oilsContains fragrance

Formulation view A light gel texture combines multiple UV filters for broad-spectrum protection. Argan oil and bisabolol soothe potential irritation, while hyaluronic acid hydrates. Ideal for oily skin in summer. Formulator note: high-molecular-weight filters and film-formers balance SPF and feel; the presence of ethanol requires attention to drying effects.

Key ingredients

溶剂

Aqua/Water/Eau

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Isoamyl LaurateDibutyl Adipate

FRAGRANCE

Homosalate

LIGHT STABILIZER

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateEthylhexyl Salicylate

HAIR CONDITIONING

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

DENATURANT

Glycerin

Other ingredients

UndecaneTris-Biphenyl TriazineDiethylhexyl Butamido TriazonePolymethyl MethacrylateEthylhexyl TriazonePolyamide-3TridecaneAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerArgania Spinosa Kernel OilBisabololButylene GlycolCetearyl AlcoholDecyl GlucosideDisodium Cetearyl SulfosuccinateDisodium PhosphateEthylhexylglycerinGlyceryl StearateLactic AcidLonicera Caprifolium Flower ExtractLonicera Japonica Flower ExtractPanthenolPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateSclareolideSilicaSodium Carboxymethyl Beta-GlucanSodium HydroxideSodium PhytateTocopherolTocopheryl AcetateXanthan GumYogurt PowderZingiber Officinale Root ExtractPhenoxyethanolParfum/Fragrance

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Ingredients explained

Aqua/Water/Eau

Water as solvent/base; main ingredient, microbial control needed, paired with preservatives.

Isoamyl Laurate

Lightweight ester emollient; fast-drying, non-greasy feel, suitable for oily skin or summer formulations

Dibutyl Adipate

Light ester, solvent and emollient, fresh feel and volatility, non-comedogenic.

Homosalate

UVB sunscreen agent, often combined with others; stable but migratory; ensure regulatory compliance.

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

Novel UVB absorber at 0.2-1.5%; narrow band, requires combination, high photostability, verify regional limits, low irritation.

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

UV-B absorber, photostable; high purity and low bioaccumulation, check for impurities.

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

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

Glycerin

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

Undecane

Undecane; light aliphatic hydrocarbon emollient; high volatility, pair with occlusives, flammable

Tris-Biphenyl Triazine

Not decoded yet

Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone

Tinosorb S UV filter for UVA; low skin irritancy, photostable, use in sun care formulations.

Polymethyl Methacrylate

PMMA for thickening, suspension, and film; micro-size powder carrier, very low irritation

Ethylhexyl Triazone

UVB absorber with good photostability; formulated with other filters, typical concentration 3-5%, check compatibility with other ingredients.

Polyamide-3

Not decoded yet

Tridecane

Tridecane, a long-chain alkane acting as emollient and solvent; petrochemical-derived, inert and low toxicity.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

Jojoba oil rich in unsaturated fats; good penetration, non-comedogenic, prone to oxidation requiring antioxidants

Bisabolol

Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.

Butylene Glycol

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

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Decyl Glucoside

Mild alkyl glucoside, biodegradable; foam stabilizer, thickens with fatty alcohols, low allergenicity.

Disodium Cetearyl Sulfosuccinate

Not decoded yet

Disodium Phosphate

Phosphate buffer for pH adjustment and preservation; water-soluble; high levels may irritate mucous membranes.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Lactic Acid

AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.

Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract

Honeysuckle extract for soothing and antioxidants; trace use, low allergenic risk

Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract

Honeysuckle extract for soothing; requires antimicrobial protection.

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

High-efficiency lipid-soluble antioxidant preventing oil rancidity; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, ensure even distribution, avoid metal-catalyzed oxidation.

Sclareolide

Gentle woody fragrance molecule for scent and skin conditioning; listed EU allergen

Silica

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

Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan

Modified glucan for thickening and cleansing aid; low irritation, suitable for most formulas

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Sodium Phytate

Chelating agent stabilizes metal ions to prevent oxidative degradation; also used in oral care, high safety profile.

Tocopherol

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Xanthan Gum

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

Yogurt Powder

Not decoded yet

Zingiber Officinale Root Extract

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Parfum/Fragrance

Blended fragrance for odor; contains 26 restricted allergens, use caution in sensitive/child/eye products, verify compliance.

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