mars-cosmetics MARS Cosmetics BB Cream

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. Titanium Dioxide
4. Glyceryl Stearate
5. PEG-100 Stearate
6. Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
7. Niacinamide
8. Pentylene Glycol
9. Cyclopentasiloxane
10. Glyceryl Stearate
11. Glycerin
12. Propylene Glycol
13. Cetyl Alcohol
14. Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
15. Xylitylglucoside
16. Anhydroxylitol
17. Xylitol
18. Octocrylene
19. 1
20. 3 Butylene glycol
21. Olive Oil PEG- 7 Esters
22. Silica
23. Sodium Hyaluronate
24. Carbomer
25. Steareth-21
26. Xanthan Gum
27. Phenoxyethanol
28. Ethylhexylglycerin
29. Tocopheryl Acetate
30. Panthenol
31. Methylisothiazolinone
32. Sodium Gluconate
33. Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
34. Perfume
35. Ci 77492
36. Ci 77491
37. Ci 77499

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains siliconesContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance

Key ingredients

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Purified Water

LIGHT STABILIZER

Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

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

Titanium Dioxide

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Glyceryl Stearate

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

PEG-100 Stearate

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

SKIN CONDITIONING

Pentylene Glycol

Other ingredients

CyclopentasiloxaneGlyceryl StearateGlycerinPropylene GlycolCetyl AlcoholTerminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit ExtractXylitylglucosideAnhydroxylitolXylitolOctocrylene13 Butylene glycolOlive Oil PEG- 7 EstersSilicaSodium HyaluronateCarbomerSteareth-21Xanthan GumPhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerinTocopheryl AcetatePanthenolMethylisothiazolinoneSodium GluconatePentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamatePerfumeCi 77492Ci 77491Ci 77499

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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%.

Titanium Dioxide

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

Glyceryl Stearate

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

PEG-100 Stearate

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

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

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

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Pentylene Glycol

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

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Glyceryl Stearate

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

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.

Cetyl Alcohol

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

Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract

Terminalia ferdinandiana extract; traditional lightening agent; antioxidant for uneven skin tone.

Xylitylglucoside

Polyol humectant with high water absorption and fresh feel; often co-used with propylene glycol for enhanced hydration.

Anhydroxylitol

Anhydrous xylitol, potent humectant; high hygroscopicity may cause stickiness at high levels.

Xylitol

Polyol humectant, sweet taste; water-soluble, high hygroscopy, excess draws moisture.

Octocrylene

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

1

Not decoded yet

3 Butylene glycol

Not decoded yet

Olive Oil PEG- 7 Esters

Not decoded yet

Silica

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Steareth-21

Not decoded yet

Xanthan Gum

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

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Panthenol

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

Methylisothiazolinone

Strong preservative; high allergy risk, EU restricted for leave-on products, high formulation risk

Sodium Gluconate

Mild chelator, aids skin conditioning; typically used at low levels as auxiliary

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

High-efficiency lipid-soluble antioxidant preventing oil rancidity; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, ensure even distribution, avoid metal-catalyzed oxidation.

Perfume

Perfume/Fragrance blend. Opaque composition, a leading cause of contact dermatitis. Must list specific EU 26 allergens if present. Patch test required.

Ci 77492

Iron oxide red; stable inorganic pigment, non-toxic; ensure dispersion to prevent sedimentation.

Ci 77491

Iron oxides red; physical pigment. Coloring and photo-protective, stable and non-irritating.

Ci 77499

Inorganic colorant manganese dioxide used in cosmetics; restricted use component subject to regulatory limits.

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