BK Acne BB sunscreen ingredients list

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. Water
2. Propylene Glycol
3. Titanium Dioxide
4. Polymethylsilsesquioxane
5. Sorbitan isostearate
6. Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
7. Propylheptyl Caprylate
8. Octocrylene
9. PEG-10 Dimethicone
10. Propanediol
11. Sucrose stearate
12. Thermus Thermophillus Ferment
13. Cetearyl Alcohol
14. Butylene Glycol
15. Polysilicone-11
16. Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol
17. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
18. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
19. Synthetic fluorphlogopite
20. Hydrogenated polyisobutene
21. Aluminum hydroxide
22. Tocopheryl Acetate
23. Glycerin
24. Aluminum dimyristate
25. Stearic Acid
26. PEG-10
27. Centella Asiatica Extract
28. Decyl Glucoside
29. Hydroxyapatite
30. Usnea Barbata Extract
31. Tromethamine
32. Lactic Acid
33. Disodium EDTA
34. Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
35. Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
36. Zinc Oxide
37. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
38. Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
39. Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
40. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
41. Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil
42. Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
43. Pentylene Glycol
44. 1,2-Hexanediol
45. Xanthan Gum
46. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
47. Tocopherol
48. Sodium Hydroxide
49. Potassium Sorbate
50. Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
51. Biosaccharide Gum-4
52. Carbomer
53. Methicone
54. DNA
55. Phenoxyethanol
56. Iron Oxides

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains PEGContains mineral oilContains fragranceContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergens

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

HUMECTANT

Propylene Glycol

UV FILTER · 附录 VI · 最高浓度 25%* *: In case of combined use of Titanium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide (nano)

Titanium Dioxide

OPACIFYING

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Sorbitan isostearate

LIGHT STABILIZER

Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateOctocrylene

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Propylheptyl Caprylate

Other ingredients

PEG-10 DimethiconePropanediolSucrose stearateThermus Thermophillus FermentCetearyl AlcoholButylene GlycolPolysilicone-11Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenolButyrospermum Parkii ButterAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerSynthetic fluorphlogopiteHydrogenated polyisobuteneAluminum hydroxideTocopheryl AcetateGlycerinAluminum dimyristateStearic AcidPEG-10Centella Asiatica ExtractDecyl GlucosideHydroxyapatiteUsnea Barbata ExtractTromethamineLactic AcidDisodium EDTAPolygonum Cuspidatum Root ExtractScutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractZinc OxideCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractTetrasodium Glutamate DiacetateRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oilChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractPentylene Glycol1,2-HexanediolXanthan GumCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideTocopherolSodium HydroxidePotassium SorbateAscorbyl TetraisopalmitateBiosaccharide Gum-4CarbomerMethiconeDNAPhenoxyethanolIron Oxides

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Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Propylene Glycol

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

Titanium Dioxide

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

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Silicone polymer for emolliency, matte effect, and suspension; used in foundations or powder suspensions, typical usage 1-5%, smooth skin feel.

Sorbitan isostearate

Non-ionic emulsifier (low HLB); typically used in blends, low comedogenicity, soft skin feel.

Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate

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

Propylheptyl Caprylate

Light ester for smooth, non-volatile feel; non-comedogenic and low irritation

Octocrylene

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

PEG-10 Dimethicone

Modified silicone for silky feel and shine; PEG structure aids O/W emulsification, used in hair and skin care.

Propanediol

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

Sucrose stearate

Succrose ester emulsifier/emolient with cleansing properties; HLB determines emulsion type.

Thermus Thermophillus Ferment

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

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Polysilicone-11

Not decoded yet

Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol

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

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

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

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

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

Synthetic fluorphlogopite

Mica filler at 1-10%; luster/thickening, inert, verify mineral purity, no public comedogenic data.

Hydrogenated polyisobutene

Hydrogenated polyisobutene; petroleum-derived lubricant forming breathable film; high purity, low irritation/comedogenicity.

Aluminum hydroxide

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Glycerin

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

Aluminum dimyristate

Metallic soap powder for powders; smoothing and opacity; avoid inhalation

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

PEG-10

Not decoded yet

Centella Asiatica Extract

Centella asiatica extract for soothing/repair; low irritation, common in sensitive skin products.

Decyl Glucoside

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

Hydroxyapatite

Mineral abrasive/bulking agent; gentle physical exfoliant for oral care.

Usnea Barbata Extract

Lichen extract; natural deodorant, contains usnic acid, for oral/body care, avoid dust inhalation.

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Lactic Acid

AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.

Disodium EDTA

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

Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract

Polygonum cuspidatum root extract, source of resveratrol antioxidant; water or alcohol soluble, check color shift with iron ions

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

Scutellaria root extract with baicalin for antioxidant and soothing effects; also provides astringent and humectant properties.

Zinc Oxide

Physical UV filter, 30% max in EU; oily at high levels, pair with oils for feel.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Liquorice root extract for soothing and brightening; batch variability, watch polyphenol interactions

Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate

Gluconate diacetate tetrasodium chelator; replaces EDTA, improves stability against metals

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Plant extract containing rosmarinic acid etc., with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties; may contain allergenic fragrances, patch test for sensitive skin, typical concentration <1%.

Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil

Tea tree oil, antibacterial and sebum regulating; highly sensitizing at concentrate level, dilute; avoid on broken skin.

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Plant extract, soothing properties; contains natural allergens, high levels may irritate.

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Xanthan Gum

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Tocopherol

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

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate

Vitamin C ester antioxidant; more stable than ascorbic acid but still light-sensitive.

Biosaccharide Gum-4

Moisturizing film-former enhancing water retention; bio-fermented origin, low sensitization risk

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Methicone

Volatile silicone offering slip and antistatic properties; inert at high purity, check cyclic isomer limits

DNA

DNA for skin conditioning and humectancy; high molecular weight polymer, usually from fermentation or extraction, external use as humectant

Phenoxyethanol

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

Iron Oxides

Inorganic pigment for color; particulate form, inhalation risk low in cosmetics.