Colorescience brightening perfector spf 20

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. Non-Nano Titanium Dioxide
2. Non-Nano Zinc Oxide
3. Cyclopentasiloxane
4. Dimethicone Crosspolymer
5. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
6. Aqua/Water
7. Glycerin
8. Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
9. Tocopherol Acetate
10. Mica
11. Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
12. Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
13. Dimethiconol
14. Avena Sativa Kernel Protein
15. Spirulina Maxima Extract
16. Alumina
17. Silica
18. Jojoba Esters
19. Polyhydroxystearic Acid
20. Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate
21. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
22. Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
23. Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
24. Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil
25. Palmaria Palmata Extract
26. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
27. Lauroyl Lysine
28. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
29. Glycine Soja Oil
30. Tocopherol
31. Phenoxyethanol
32. Ethylhexylglycerin
33. Sodium Benzoate
34. Limonene
35. Linalool
36. Beta-Carotene

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains animal-derived

Formulation view Non-nano mineral SPF with lightweight esters and silicones for a matte finish. Includes rice protein, spirulina, and camellia extracts for care, plus jojoba esters. Contains mint and essential oils; preservative integrity is vital. Factory note: Non-nano pigments require fine grinding to prevent clumping; ester-silicone compatibility needs solubilizers.

Key ingredients

防晒剂

Non-Nano Titanium DioxideNon-Nano Zinc Oxide

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cyclopentasiloxane

EMULSION STABILISING

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

溶剂

Aqua/Water

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Other ingredients

Tocopherol AcetateMicaSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilHydrolyzed Rice ProteinDimethiconolAvena Sativa Kernel ProteinSpirulina Maxima ExtractAluminaSilicaJojoba EstersPolyhydroxystearic AcidGlyceryl Behenate/EicosadioateAloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf OilLavandula Angustifolia OilCitrus Reticulata Peel OilPalmaria Palmata ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractLauroyl LysinePalmitoyl Tripeptide-5Glycine Soja OilTocopherolPhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerinSodium BenzoateLimoneneLinaloolBeta-Carotene

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Ingredients explained

Non-Nano Titanium Dioxide

Non-nano titanium dioxide, physical UV filter; high refractive index, coated to reduce photocatalytic activity.

Non-Nano Zinc Oxide

Non-nano zinc oxide, physical UV filter; high opacity, requires fine milling for uniform dispersion.

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Crosslinked silicone polymer providing silkiness and viscosity control; for hair and skin; inert but hard to biodegrade.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Aqua/Water

Solvent, formulation base; requires preservation, pure water is microbially prone.

Glycerin

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

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.

Tocopherol Acetate

Tocopherol acetate antioxidant at 0.1–0.5%; oxidizes in biphasic systems, pair with BHT or nitrogen

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.

Hydrolyzed Rice Protein

Rice protein; water-soluble small MM; antistatic, humectant, gloss for hair, no pub data

Dimethiconol

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

Avena Sativa Kernel Protein

Oat kernel protein; film former for hair/skin; soothing for sensitive skin; protein allergen risk, high levels may be sticky

Spirulina Maxima Extract

Spirulina extract for smoothing and conditioning; verify stability with fragrances and UV light.

Alumina

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

Silica

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

Jojoba Esters

Jojoba esters, light emollient ester, low comedogenic; sebum-like, excellent spreadability.

Polyhydroxystearic Acid

Emulsifier and stabilizer at 1–3%; non-ionic, prone to hydrolysis.

Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate

Ester-based emulsifier and emollient with dual-phase potential; high levels may cause slippery feel, combine with others

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

Aloe vera leaf extract for soothing and humectant; monitor polysaccharide level and endotoxins

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil

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

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil

Fragrance essential oil, 0.1–1%; contains allergens, patch test required.

Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil

Citrus oil for scent; high phototoxicity means low use in daytime products.

Palmaria Palmata Extract

Algae extract for barrier protection; concentration supplier-dependent

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

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

Lauroyl Lysine

Lauroyl lysine, amino-acid surfactant derivative, mild foaming; often blended to lower irritation.

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5

Peptide actives for skin conditioning; typically used at low levels.

Glycine Soja Oil

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

Tocopherol

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

Beta-Carotene

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

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