equilibra Aloe Sun 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. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
2. Aqua
3. Octocrylene
4. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
5. Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
6. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
7. Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
8. Propanediol
9. Titanium Dioxide
10. Isoamyl Laurate
11. Alumina
12. Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
13. Glycerin
14. Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
15. Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
16. Tocopheryl Acetate
17. Cetyl Alcohol
18. Cetyl Palmitate
19. Sorbitan Stearate
20. Glyceryl Stearate
21. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
22. Sodium Hyaluronate
23. Silica
24. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
25. Decyl Glucoside
26. Isopropyl Myristate
27. Xanthan Gum
28. Glycine Soja Oil
29. Dehydroacetic Acid
30. Ethylhexylglycerin
31. Tocopherol
32. Propylene Glycol
33. Ascorbyl Palmitate
34. Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
35. Hydrolyzed Sweet Almond Protein
36. Potassium Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
37. Methyl Decenol
38. Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
39. Potassium Sorbate
40. Lecithin
41. Undecylenic Acid
42. Sodium Polyacrylate
43. Benzyl Alcohol
44. Sodium Phytate
45. Sodium Benzoate
46. PEG-100 Stearate
47. Beta-Carotene
48. Citric Acid

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains fragranceContains sulfatesContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergensContains PEG

Key ingredients

SKIN CONDITIONING

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

SOLVENT

AquaPropanediol

LIGHT STABILIZER

OctocryleneEthylhexyl MethoxycinnamateDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

ANTIMICROBIAL

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Other ingredients

Titanium DioxideIsoamyl LaurateAluminaMethylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl TetramethylbutylphenolGlycerinOpuntia Ficus-Indica Stem ExtractPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis OilTocopheryl AcetateCetyl AlcoholCetyl PalmitateSorbitan StearateGlyceryl StearateAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerSodium HyaluronateSilicaButyrospermum Parkii ButterDecyl GlucosideIsopropyl MyristateXanthan GumGlycine Soja OilDehydroacetic AcidEthylhexylglycerinTocopherolPropylene GlycolAscorbyl PalmitateDaucus Carota Sativa Root ExtractHydrolyzed Sweet Almond ProteinPotassium Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat ProteinMethyl DecenolArgania Spinosa Kernel OilPotassium SorbateLecithinUndecylenic AcidSodium PolyacrylateBenzyl AlcoholSodium PhytateSodium BenzoatePEG-100 StearateBeta-CaroteneCitric Acid

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Ingredients explained

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated

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.

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

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

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

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

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

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

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

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

Propanediol

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

Titanium Dioxide

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

Isoamyl Laurate

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

Alumina

Alumina, inorganic abrasive/thickener; nano-grade requires inhalation risk assessment.

Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol

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

Glycerin

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

Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract

Prickly pear extract; traditional humectant/soother; no published irritant/comedogenic data

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil

Sweet almond oil, light emollient; suitable for sensitive skin, caution for nut allergies.

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.

Cetyl Palmitate

Waxy ester increasing viscosity and providing heavy feel; used as emulsifier carrier, low comedogenicity, strong occlusion.

Sorbitan Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier for O/W systems; hydrophobic, requires co-emulsifiers, inert at high purity

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Silica

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

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

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

Decyl Glucoside

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

Isopropyl Myristate

Light synthetic ester, fast-drying and non-greasy; high comedogenic risk, limit in acne-prone skin

Xanthan Gum

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

Glycine Soja Oil

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

Dehydroacetic Acid

Broad-spectrum preservative for acidic and oil-based systems; has concentration limits, requires challenge testing.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Tocopherol

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

Propylene Glycol

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

Ascorbyl Palmitate

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

Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract

Carrot root extract with carotenoids; skin conditioning, low photosensitivity, may stain.

Hydrolyzed Sweet Almond Protein

Not decoded yet

Potassium Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein

Cationic conditioner for hair and skin; wheat protein source, potential allergen.

Methyl Decenol

Aliphatic alcohol fragrance with fruity/fatty notes, perceivable at trace levels, low allergen risk

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

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

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Lecithin

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

Undecylenic Acid

Undecylenic acid; antimicrobial, emulsifier, fragrance; irritant at >1%

Sodium Polyacrylate

Superabsorbent resin, <1%; gels with electrolytes, ionic strength control required.

Benzyl Alcohol

Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.

Sodium Phytate

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

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

PEG-100 Stearate

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

Beta-Carotene

Beta-carotene for color and antioxidants; oil-soluble, protect from oxidation and color change.

Citric Acid

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

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