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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. Purified Water
2. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
3. Glycerin
4. Propylene Glycol
5. Cyclopentasiloxane
6. Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
7. Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
8. Dicaprylyl Carbonate
9. Isoamyl p-Methoxycinnamate
10. Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
11. 1,2-Hexanediol
12. Ethanol
13. Dimethicone
14. Glyceryl Stearate
15. Butylene Glycol
16. Titanium Oxide
17. C14-22 Alcohols
18. Cetearyl Alcohol
19. Polymethyl Methacrylate
20. Aloe Extract
21. Centellae Extract
22. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
23. Tocopheryl Acetate
24. Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
25. PEG-100 Stearate
26. Silica
27. Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
28. C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
29. Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
30. Aluminum Hydroxide
31. Stearic Acid
32. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
33. Carbomer
34. Xanthan Gum
35. Triethanolamine
36. Sodium Hydroxide
37. Disodium EDTA
38. Sodium Benzoate

Highlights

Free of fragranceFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains alcoholContains mineral oilContains essential oilsContains PEG

Key ingredients

溶剂

Purified Water

LIGHT STABILIZER

Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamatePhenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid

DENATURANT

Glycerin

HUMECTANT

Propylene Glycol

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

CyclopentasiloxaneDicaprylyl Carbonate

HAIR CONDITIONING

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Other ingredients

Isoamyl p-MethoxycinnamatePotassium Cetyl Phosphate1,2-HexanediolEthanolDimethiconeGlyceryl StearateButylene GlycolTitanium OxideC14-22 AlcoholsCetearyl AlcoholPolymethyl MethacrylateAloe ExtractCentellae ExtractDipotassium GlycyrrhizateTocopheryl AcetateChamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf ExtractPEG-100 StearateSilicaPoly C10-30 Alkyl AcrylateC12-20 Alkyl GlucosideDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerAluminum HydroxideStearic AcidAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerCarbomerXanthan GumTriethanolamineSodium HydroxideDisodium EDTASodium Benzoate

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Ingredients explained

Purified Water

Deionized or purified water serving as the formulation solvent base; requires protection from microbial contamination, typically constitutes the majority of the formula.

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

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

Glycerin

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

Propylene Glycol

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

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

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

Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid

UV absorber and light stabilizer; compliant use required, common in sunscreens

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Light emollient solvent at 5–15%; mineral oil-free, refreshing feel, low sensitization.

Isoamyl p-Methoxycinnamate

UV-B absorber with usage limits; requires combination with other filters to prevent degradation.

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

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

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Ethanol

Fast-evaporating solvent and enhancer; drying feel, high concentrations require irritation assessment.

Dimethicone

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

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Titanium Oxide

Inorganic mineral pigment and UV filter with high opacity; non-inhalation cosmetic grades are low risk

C14-22 Alcohols

Fatty alcohol blend for emulsion stability and texture; may contain myristyl alcohol, moderate comedogenic risk.

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Polymethyl Methacrylate

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

Aloe Extract

Not decoded yet

Centellae Extract

Centella extract containing asiaticosides for soothing and repair; generally low irritation, verify concentrate tolerance for sensitive skin.

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate for moisturizing/soothing; inhibits 5-LOX, water-soluble, for sensitive skin.

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract

Plant leaf extract containing essential oils for skin conditioning and soothing; dilute concentrated extracts to avoid irritation.

PEG-100 Stearate

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

Silica

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

Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate

Synthetic thickener and emulsion stabilizer for gels or emulsions; generally inert to skin; watch residual monomers.

C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside

Non-ionic surfactant for mild cleansing and emulsification; plant-based glucoside, suitable for sensitive and baby skin.

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Crosslinked silicone thickener at 0.5-2%; silky/matte feel, non-comedogenic, partial oil phase incompatibility, use co-solvent/pre-emulsification.

Aluminum Hydroxide

Aluminum hydroxide for emollient/thickening; opacifier, used in antiperspirants, particulate risk.

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

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

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Xanthan Gum

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

Triethanolamine

Triethanolamine for buffering; restricted, limit concentration to avoid high pH and irritation

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Disodium EDTA

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

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

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