soltan Face Protect & Moisturise SPF50+

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. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
3. Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
4. Octocrylene
5. Butylene Glycol
6. Ethylhexyl Salicylate
7. Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
8. Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
9. Dimethicone
10. Glycerin
11. Cetearyl Alcohol
12. Tribehenin
13. Phenoxyethanol
14. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
15. Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
16. Glyceryl Stearate
17. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
18. PEG-100 Stearate
19. Decyl Glucoside
20. Panthenol
21. Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
22. Caprylyl Glycol
23. Methylparaben
24. Parfum
25. Dimethiconol
26. Tocopheryl Acetate
27. Ethylparaben
28. Ethylhexylglycerin
29. Xanthan Gum
30. Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
31. Dipropylene Glycol
32. Tetrasodium EDTA
33. Citric Acid
34. T-Butyl Alcohol
35. Propylene Glycol
36. Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
37. Panax Ginseng Root Extract

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

ANTIMICROBIAL

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

LIGHT STABILIZER

Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneOctocryleneEthylhexyl SalicylateMethylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

HAIR CONDITIONING

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Other ingredients

DimethiconeGlycerinCetearyl AlcoholTribeheninPhenoxyethanolAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerDiethylhexyl Butamido TriazoneGlyceryl StearateButyrospermum Parkii ButterPEG-100 StearateDecyl GlucosidePanthenolPotassium Cetyl PhosphateCaprylyl GlycolMethylparabenParfumDimethiconolTocopheryl AcetateEthylparabenEthylhexylglycerinXanthan GumVitis Vinifera Seed OilDipropylene GlycolTetrasodium EDTACitric AcidT-Butyl AlcoholPropylene GlycolSodium Ascorbyl PhosphatePanax Ginseng Root Extract

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

C12-15 alkyl benzoate; emollient, emulsifier, and antistatic; aids stability and smoothness, moderate low comedogenicity.

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

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

Octocrylene

UV-B absorber and photostabilizer; has concentration limits, consider potential coral toxicity and allergenicity for specific groups.

Butylene Glycol

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

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

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

Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol

UV stabilizer (UV-326/328) preventing photo-degradation of formulas; has EU concentration limit, used in sunscreens.

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

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

Dimethicone

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

Glycerin

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

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Tribehenin

Waxy emollient providing slip; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidant system; good for dry skin.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

Cationic polymer providing suspension, thickening, and conditioning; often paired with anionic thickening systems, low usage, imparts slip.

Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone

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

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.

PEG-100 Stearate

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

Decyl Glucoside

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

Panthenol

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

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Cetyl phosphate potassium, O/W emulsifier; pH-sensitive, often requires buffering.

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Methylparaben

Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.

Parfum

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

Dimethiconol

Dimethiconol; silicone emollient providing silky feel and reducing friction; moderate comedogenicity, avoid excess.

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Ethylparaben

Paraben preservative; EU restricted, watch total load and sensitive skin reactions

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Xanthan Gum

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

Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil

Grapeseed oil, lightweight emollient and antioxidant; high linoleic acid, suitable for oily and combination skin.

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Tetrasodium EDTA

Chelator removing metal ions to enhance antioxidant and preservative efficacy; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, no direct skincare function.

Citric Acid

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

T-Butyl Alcohol

Fast-evaporating solvent; sharp odor and potential irritation at high levels, limit usage

Propylene Glycol

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

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Vitamin C derivative antioxidant at 0.5–2%; light-sensitive, requires opaque packaging

Panax Ginseng Root Extract

Botanical extract for skin and hair conditioning; activity and irritation risk vary by source/purity, patch test for sensitive skin

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