effectha Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF50+

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. Aqua
2. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
3. Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
4. Glyceryl Stearate
5. Ceteareth-20
6. Ceteareth-12
7. Cetearyl Alcohol
8. Cetyl Palmitate
9. Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
10. Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
11. Glycerin
12. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
13. Cyclopentasiloxane
14. Dimethiconol
15. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
16. Diatomaceous Earth
17. Chlorella Vulgaris Powder
18. Laminaria Digitata Extract
19. Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
20. Dimethicone
21. Zinc Oxide
22. Sodium Hyaluronate
23. Sodium PCA
24. Niacinamide
25. Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
26. Beta-Glucan
27. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
28. Punica Granatum Extract
29. PEG-100 Stearate
30. Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
31. Lecithin
32. Xanthan Gum
33. Tetrasodium EDTA
34. Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
35. Beta Vulgaris Root Extract
36. Polyhydroxystearic Acid
37. Phenoxyethanol
38. Ethylhexylglycerin

Highlights

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

Formulation view SPF50+ sunscreen with UVA/UVB filters and zinc oxide. Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate for oil control. Niacinamide, tea, and pomegranate for antioxidants. Cyclopentasiloxane for texture. Ideal for oily skin, combining protection, oil control, and hydration.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

LIGHT STABILIZER

Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Glyceryl StearateCetearyl AlcoholCetyl Palmitate

HAIR CONDITIONING

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

ABSORBENT

Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate

Other ingredients

Ceteareth-20Ceteareth-12GlycerinCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideCyclopentasiloxaneDimethiconolC12-15 Alkyl BenzoateDiatomaceous EarthChlorella Vulgaris PowderLaminaria Digitata ExtractPotassium Cetyl PhosphateDimethiconeZinc OxideSodium HyaluronateSodium PCANiacinamideMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf OilBeta-GlucanCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractPunica Granatum ExtractPEG-100 StearateSodium Acrylates CopolymerLecithinXanthan GumTetrasodium EDTAHydrolyzed Corn StarchBeta Vulgaris Root ExtractPolyhydroxystearic AcidPhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

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

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

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

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Ceteareth-20

Not decoded yet

Ceteareth-12

Not decoded yet

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Cetyl Palmitate

Waxy ester increasing viscosity and providing heavy feel; used as emulsifier carrier, low comedogenicity, strong occlusion.

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

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

Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate

Modified starch absorbent at 1–10%; for powder products, oil-absorbing without heavy feel

Glycerin

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Dimethiconol

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

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

C12-15 alkyl benzoate; emollient, emulsifier, and antistatic; aids stability and smoothness, moderate low comedogenicity.

Diatomaceous Earth

Diatomaceous earth for oil absorption/opacification at 1–5%; high surface area, handle dust carefully.

Chlorella Vulgaris Powder

Not decoded yet

Laminaria Digitata Extract

Seaweed extract for skin protection; moderate concentration to avoid osmotic irritation.

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

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

Dimethicone

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

Zinc Oxide

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Sodium PCA

Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.

Niacinamide

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

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil

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

Beta-Glucan

Polysaccharide for soothing and hydration; high MW acts on the surface, poor penetration into deep dermis.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

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

Punica Granatum Extract

Pomegranate extract containing polyphenols; offers antioxidant and skin-protecting properties, often used in brightening formulas.

PEG-100 Stearate

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

Sodium Acrylates Copolymer

Water-soluble film former for styling and thickening; check residual acryloyl chloride for sensitive skin.

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

Xanthan Gum

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

Tetrasodium EDTA

Chelator removing metal ions to enhance antioxidant and preservative efficacy; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, no direct skincare function.

Hydrolyzed Corn Starch

Hygroscopic starch for humidity control/filming; needs preservative, low comedogenicity.

Beta Vulgaris Root Extract

Plant root extract used as a skin conditioning agent to improve skin texture and barrier function.

Polyhydroxystearic Acid

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

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

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