sundance Sensitive Spf 30
sundance SUNdance Sensitive Spf 30 lists 27 ingredients on its label, 26 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
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.
- Aqua
- Octocrylene
- Glycerin
- Alcohol Denat
- Ethylhexyl Salicylate
- Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
- Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
- C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
- Undecane
- Triacontanyl Pvp
- Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Tris-Biphenyl Triazine
- Tridecane
- Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Xanthan Gum
- Decyl Glucoside
- Carbomer
- Disodium EDTA
- Caprylhydroxamic Acid
- Disodium Phosphate
- Butylene Glycol
- Tocopherol
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Highlights
Free of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains mineral oilContains essential oils
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- LIGHT STABILIZER
- OctocryleneEthylhexyl SalicylateButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- 溶剂
- Alcohol Denat
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Other ingredients
UndecaneTriacontanyl PvpVp/Hexadecene CopolymerTocopheryl AcetateTris-Biphenyl TriazineTridecanePhenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic AcidAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerCaprylyl GlycolSodium HydroxideXanthan GumDecyl GlucosideCarbomerDisodium EDTACaprylhydroxamic AcidDisodium PhosphateButylene GlycolTocopherolHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Octocrylene | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/10 | 1 · 2 | Yellow |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Alcohol Denat | 溶剂,皮肤调理剂 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Ethylhexyl Salicylate | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/20 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/8 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Coco-Caprylate/Caprate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate | ANTIMICROBIAL, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Undecane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Triacontanyl Pvp | FILM FORMING, HUMECTANT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer | BINDING, FILM FORMING, HAIR FIXING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, DISPERSING NON-SURFACTANT | — | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tris-Biphenyl Triazine | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Tridecane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/6 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer | EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Decyl Glucoside | CLEANSING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Carbomer | EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylhydroxamic Acid | CHELATING | 0 · – | Green |
| Disodium Phosphate | ANTICORROSIVE, BUFFERING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Octocrylene
- UV-B absorber and photostabilizer; has concentration limits, consider potential coral toxicity and allergenicity for specific groups.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Alcohol Denat
- Denatured ethanol; solvent, penetration enhancer, and quick-dry agent; high % may compromise barrier in dry skin.
- Ethylhexyl Salicylate
- Ethylhexyl salicylate, UVB absorber; volatile, requires combination with UVA filters for broad spectrum.
- Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
- High-potency UVA filter (Parsol MXX); requires stabilizers and UVB blockers.
- Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
- Lightweight mid-chain ester, quick spreading, suitable for oily skin, non-comedogenic.
- C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
- C12-15 alkyl benzoate; emollient, emulsifier, and antistatic; aids stability and smoothness, moderate low comedogenicity.
- Undecane
- Undecane; light aliphatic hydrocarbon emollient; high volatility, pair with occlusives, flammable
- Triacontanyl Pvp
- High-MW film former and thickener; gives slip and longevity, high levels risk heavy texture.
- Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
- Film-former for hair fixation; often needs co-solvents or cationic system.
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Tris-Biphenyl Triazine
- Not decoded yet
- Tridecane
- Tridecane, a long-chain alkane acting as emollient and solvent; petrochemical-derived, inert and low toxicity.
- Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
- UV absorber and light stabilizer; compliant use required, common in sunscreens
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Decyl Glucoside
- Mild alkyl glucoside, biodegradable; foam stabilizer, thickens with fatty alcohols, low allergenicity.
- Carbomer
- Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Caprylhydroxamic Acid
- Chelating agent to stabilize metal ions; often paired with antioxidants for system stability, used at low levels
- Disodium Phosphate
- Phosphate buffer for pH adjustment and preservation; water-soluble; high levels may irritate mucous membranes.
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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