cle de Peau UV Protective Cream SPF50+ PA++++ Ingredients

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. Diisopropyl sebacate
3. Butylene Glycol
4. Glycerin
5. Octocrylene
6. BisEthylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
7. HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
8. Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
9. Dimethicone
10. Alcohol Denat
11. Behenyl Alcohol
12. Dipropylene glycol
13. POLYBUTYLENE GLYCOL/PPG-9/1 COPOLYMER
14. Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
15. Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
16. Triethanolamine
17. Benzophenone-3
18. Trehalose
19. Beheneth-20
20. Phenoxyethanol
21. Stearyl Alcohol
22. Silica
23. Fragrance
24. Alcohol
25. Acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer
26. Tocopheryl Acetate
27. Carbomer
28. Sodium metaphosphate
29. Polyquaternium-51
30. Limonene
31. Trisodium EDTA
32. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
33. Linalool
34. Iron Oxides
35. Hexyl Cinnamal
36. Citronellol
37. Alpha-isomethyl ionone
38. Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract
39. Titanium Dioxide
40. Geraniol
41. Benzyl Benzoate
42. Sodium Metabisulfite
43. Mica
44. Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
45. Thymus Serpillum Extract
46. Talc
47. Hydrolyzed silk
48. 2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
49. Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
50. Uncaria Gambir Extract
51. Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
52. Garcinia Mangostana Bark Extract
53. Panax Ginseng Root Extract
54. Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract
55. Tocopherol
56. Theanine
57. Hydrolyzed conchiolin protein

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Diisopropyl sebacate

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

LIGHT STABILIZER

OctocryleneButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

防晒剂

BisEthylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

ANTICAKING

HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer

Other ingredients

DimethiconeAlcohol DenatBehenyl AlcoholDipropylene glycolPOLYBUTYLENE GLYCOL/PPG-9/1 COPOLYMERPhenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic AcidDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateTriethanolamineBenzophenone-3TrehaloseBeheneth-20PhenoxyethanolStearyl AlcoholSilicaFragranceAlcoholAcrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerTocopheryl AcetateCarbomerSodium metaphosphatePolyquaternium-51LimoneneTrisodium EDTADipotassium GlycyrrhizateLinaloolIron OxidesHexyl CinnamalCitronellolAlpha-isomethyl iononeSaxifraga Sarmentosa ExtractTitanium DioxideGeraniolBenzyl BenzoateSodium MetabisulfiteMicaGinkgo Biloba Leaf ExtractThymus Serpillum ExtractTalcHydrolyzed silk2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic AcidScutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractUncaria Gambir ExtractHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower ExtractGarcinia Mangostana Bark ExtractPanax Ginseng Root ExtractBupleurum Falcatum Root ExtractTocopherolTheanineHydrolyzed conchiolin protein

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water

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

Diisopropyl sebacate

Low-viscosity, high-flash-point ester; excellent spreadability, non-greasy feel

Butylene Glycol

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

Glycerin

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

Octocrylene

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

BisEthylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Chemical UV filter for UVB protection; verify compatibility and stability with other UV filters in the formula.

HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer

Hydrophobic wax for anti-caking; improves slip in powders and cushions

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

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

Dimethicone

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

Alcohol Denat

Denatured ethanol; solvent, penetration enhancer, and quick-dry agent; high % may compromise barrier in dry skin.

Behenyl Alcohol

Fat alcohol emulsifier/thickener at 1-3%; low comedogenic risk, check solubility in strong acid/base systems, add antioxidants.

Dipropylene glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

POLYBUTYLENE GLYCOL/PPG-9/1 COPOLYMER

Not decoded yet

Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid

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

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

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

Triethanolamine

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

Benzophenone-3

Not decoded yet

Trehalose

Trehalose; mild humectant and stabilizer for proteins/actives; hygroscopic, light skin feel.

Beheneth-20

Not decoded yet

Phenoxyethanol

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

Stearyl Alcohol

Stearic alcohol; fatty alcohol for emulsion thickening/structure, often blended with soaps, moderate comedogenicity.

Silica

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

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Alcohol

Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.

Acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Sodium metaphosphate

Sodium metaphosphate; buffer and chelating agent; good water solubility, strongly alkaline, precise dosing required

Polyquaternium-51

Not decoded yet

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Trisodium EDTA

Metal chelator improving formula stability and synergizing preservatives; used at very low levels (<0.1%), control heavy metals.

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

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

Linalool

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

Iron Oxides

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

Hexyl Cinnamal

Common fragrance component (jasmine/vanilla note); listed EU allergen, requires labeling at >10ppm (leave-on).

Citronellol

Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Alpha-isomethyl ionone

Vanilla-like fragrance ingredient; one of EU 26 allergens, caution advised for sensitive skin.

Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract

Active extract with saponins and flavonoids; gentle humectant and barrier repair ingredient

Titanium Dioxide

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

Geraniol

Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Benzyl Benzoate

Chelating agent for stability; restricted substance, not permitted as single component or in mixtures at ≥0.1%.

Sodium Metabisulfite

Antioxidant/preservative at 0.05–0.2%; irritating for sensitive skin, avoid with oxidizers

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract

Antioxidant and microcirculation modifier rich in flavonoids; requires stability testing to prevent oxidation

Thymus Serpillum Extract

Thymus serpyllum extract, contains active ingredients such as thymol, used as antibacterial and astringent agent; strong irritancy at high concentrations, dosage needs to be controlled.

Talc

Inorganic mineral powder for texture and oil absorption; must be asbestos-free; fineness affects skin feel and safety, avoid inhalation.

Hydrolyzed silk

Hydrolyzed silk; amino acid-rich humectant for skin and hair; potential protein allergens for sensitive skin

2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

Stable Vitamin C derivative for antioxidant protection; pH control needed for high doses.

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

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

Uncaria Gambir Extract

Not decoded yet

Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract

Roselle flower extract rich in anthocyanins, used for skin conditioning and antioxidant support

Garcinia Mangostana Bark Extract

Not decoded yet

Panax Ginseng Root Extract

Botanical extract for skin and hair conditioning; activity and irritation risk vary by source/purity, patch test for sensitive skin

Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract

Arctic licorice root extract used for skin conditioning; a traditional botanical, monitor for potential plant sensitization.

Tocopherol

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

Theanine

Theanine, antioxidant and humectant; water-soluble, suitable for aqueous phases, use at low concentrations

Hydrolyzed conchiolin protein

Hydrolyzed pearl protein for hydration/repair; animal-derived; low MW aids penetration, low sensitization