sophieskin BB Cream SPF 50

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. Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
3. Butylene Glycol
4. Propylene Glycol
5. Ethylhexyl Triazone
6. Ethylhexyl Salicylate
7. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
8. Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
9. Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
10. Polymethyl Methacrylate
11. Cyclopentasiloxane
12. Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
13. Titanium Dioxide
14. * Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
15. Alcohol
16. Arabidopsis Thaliana Extract
17. Ascorbyl Palmitate
18. BHT
19. Caprylyl Glycol
20. Carbomer
21. Citric Acid
22. Decyl Glucoside
23. Dimethicone
24. Disodium EDTA
25. Ergothioneine
26. Ethylhexylglycerin
27. Glycerin
28. Glyceryl Oleate
29. Glyceryl Stearate
30. Hexylene Glycol
31. Hydrochloric Acid
32. Lecithin
33. Micrococcus Lysate
34. Parfum
35. Phenoxyethanol
36. Plankton Extract
37. Polysilicone-11
38. Polysorbate 20
39. Potassium Sorbate
40. Resveratrol Dimethyl Ether
41. Silica
42. Sodium Chloride
43. Sodium Cholate
44. Sodium Hydroxide
45. Thermus Thermophillus Ferment
46. Tocopherol

Highlights

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

Formulation view SPF50 lotion with multiple UVA/UVB filters, PMMA and TiO2. Antioxidants included. For mixed skin. Factory focus: monitor filter photostability and polymer particle suspension uniformity in liquid.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

HAIR CONDITIONING

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

HUMECTANT

Butylene GlycolPropylene Glycol

LIGHT STABILIZER

Ethylhexyl TriazoneEthylhexyl SalicylateEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Other ingredients

Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethanePolymethyl MethacrylateCyclopentasiloxaneBis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl SilaneTitanium Dioxide* Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerAlcoholArabidopsis Thaliana ExtractAscorbyl PalmitateBHTCaprylyl GlycolCarbomerCitric AcidDecyl GlucosideDimethiconeDisodium EDTAErgothioneineEthylhexylglycerinGlycerinGlyceryl OleateGlyceryl StearateHexylene GlycolHydrochloric AcidLecithinMicrococcus LysateParfumPhenoxyethanolPlankton ExtractPolysilicone-11Polysorbate 20Potassium SorbateResveratrol Dimethyl EtherSilicaSodium ChlorideSodium CholateSodium HydroxideThermus Thermophillus FermentTocopherol

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Propylene Glycol

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

Ethylhexyl Triazone

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

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

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

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

UVA absorber used with other filters; poor water stability and photolability, requires light stabilizers, max concentration typically 10%.

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

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

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

High-potency UVA filter (Parsol MXX); requires stabilizers and UVB blockers.

Polymethyl Methacrylate

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

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane

Silicone modifier for smoothness; contains PEG, used for foam and cleansing, manage PEG residuals

Titanium Dioxide

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

* Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Not decoded yet

Alcohol

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

Arabidopsis Thaliana Extract

Arabidopsis thaliana extract, typically used as a plant-derived antioxidant or actives; research-grade ingredient; confirm stability in final formulation

Ascorbyl Palmitate

Ascorbyl palmitate, lipophilic Vit C ester, antioxidant; oxidizes, needs light/air protection.

BHT

Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Decyl Glucoside

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

Dimethicone

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

Disodium EDTA

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

Ergothioneine

Ergothioneine, potent antioxidant; 0.01–0.1%, water-soluble, synergizes with Vit C/E.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Glycerin

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

Glyceryl Oleate

Glyceride-based emulsifier and emolient with mild perfuming properties.

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Hexylene Glycol

Polyol solvent and humectant with penetration enhancement; limit concentration to avoid irritation, no specific allergen tag

Hydrochloric Acid

Strong acid for trace pH buffering; use diluted solutions carefully to avoid pH spikes and corrosion.

Lecithin

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

Micrococcus Lysate

Micrococcus ferment lysate with peptides/metabolites; low concentration skin conditioner, ensure sterile process.

Parfum

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Plankton Extract

Plankton extract for skin conditioning; low concentrations typical, ensure source purity to avoid microbial contamination.

Polysilicone-11

Not decoded yet

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Resveratrol Dimethyl Ether

Not decoded yet

Silica

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

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Sodium Cholate

Not decoded yet

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Thermus Thermophillus Ferment

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

Tocopherol

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

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