epique Advanced UV Protection System
epique Epique Advanced UV Protection System lists 38 ingredients on its label, 28 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
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.
- Aqua
- Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
- Diethylamine
- Hydroxybenzoyl
- Ethyl Alcohol (95% V/V
- 2% W/W With 1% Diethylphthalate)
- Isoamyl Laurate
- Ethylhexyl Salicylate
- Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Ethylhexyl Triazone
- Ceteareth-20
- Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
- Caprylyl Methicone
- Glycerin
- Polysilicone-15
- Ceteareth-12
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Cetyl Palmitate
- Zea Mays Oil
- Calendula Officinalis Extract
- Phenoxyethanol
- Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
- Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
- Lactic Acid
- BHT
- Silica
- Parfum
- Andrographis Paniculata Leaf Extract
- Piper Nigrum Fruit Extract
- Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract
- Xanthan Gum
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
- Coleus Forskohlii Root Extract
Highlights
Contains siliconesContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oils
Formulation view Chemical sunscreen combining multiple UVB and UVA filters, pH adjusted with diethanolamine. Lightweight esters and silicones enhance texture, while botanicals provide soothing. Suitable for all skin types daily. Formulators must ensure filter photostability and compatibility with actives, preventing protection loss due to pH fluctuations.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- LIGHT STABILIZER
- Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateEthylhexyl SalicylateEthylhexyl TriazoneButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Isoamyl LaurateGlyceryl Stearate
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Other ingredients
DiethylamineHydroxybenzoylEthyl Alcohol (95% V/V2% W/W With 1% Diethylphthalate)Ceteareth-20Caprylyl MethiconeGlycerinPolysilicone-15Ceteareth-12Cetearyl AlcoholCetyl PalmitateZea Mays OilCalendula Officinalis ExtractPhenoxyethanolDiethylhexyl SyringylidenemalonateCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideSodium HydroxideHdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone CrosspolymerTrisodium Ethylenediamine DisuccinateLactic AcidBHTSilicaParfumAndrographis Paniculata Leaf ExtractPiper Nigrum Fruit ExtractBoswellia Serrata Resin ExtractXanthan GumTocopheryl AcetateGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractColeus Forskohlii Root Extract
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/12 | 0 · 1 | Yellow |
| Diethylamine | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Hydroxybenzoyl | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Ethyl Alcohol (95% V/V | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| 2% W/W With 1% Diethylphthalate) | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Isoamyl Laurate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethylhexyl Salicylate | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/20 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine | HAIR CONDITIONING, LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/25 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Glyceryl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethylhexyl Triazone | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/15 | 0 · 1 | Yellow |
| Ceteareth-20 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/8 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Caprylyl Methicone | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polysilicone-15 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Ceteareth-12 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetyl Palmitate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Zea Mays Oil | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Calendula Officinalis Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate | SKIN PROTECTING | — | Green |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer | ANTICAKING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate | CHELATING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lactic Acid | BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| BHT | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE · 限制 III / 325 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Silica | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Andrographis Paniculata Leaf Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Piper Nigrum Fruit Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract | SMOOTHING, TONIC | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract | BLEACHING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SMOOTHING, SOOTHING, PERFUMING | — | Green |
| Coleus Forskohlii Root Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
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%.
- Diethylamine
- Not decoded yet
- Hydroxybenzoyl
- Not decoded yet
- Ethyl Alcohol (95% V/V
- Not decoded yet
- 2% W/W With 1% Diethylphthalate)
- Not decoded yet
- Isoamyl Laurate
- Lightweight ester emollient; fast-drying, non-greasy feel, suitable for oily skin or summer formulations
- Ethylhexyl Salicylate
- Ethylhexyl salicylate, UVB absorber; volatile, requires combination with UVA filters for broad spectrum.
- Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
- UV-B absorber, photostable; high purity and low bioaccumulation, check for impurities.
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification
- Ethylhexyl Triazone
- UVB absorber with good photostability; formulated with other filters, typical concentration 3-5%, check compatibility with other ingredients.
- Ceteareth-20
- Not decoded yet
- Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
- High-potency UVA filter (Parsol MXX); requires stabilizers and UVB blockers.
- Caprylyl Methicone
- Volatile silicone, fresh feel, does not absorb oil, used in foundations and cushions.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Polysilicone-15
- 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.
- Zea Mays Oil
- Corn oil; light emollient and stabilizer. Low comedogenic rating (1). Use at 2-5% as carrier.
- Calendula Officinalis Extract
- Calendula extract; antioxidant, potential allergen at high doses
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
- New UV filter (UVA/UVB); EU limits 2.8%/1.4%, potential sensitizer, stability required
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
- Hydrophobic wax for anti-caking; improves slip in powders and cushions
- Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
- Mild chelator replacing EDTA; water-soluble, very low irritation, stabilizes metal ions
- Lactic Acid
- AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.
- BHT
- Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.
- Silica
- Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
- Andrographis Paniculata Leaf Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Piper Nigrum Fruit Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract
- Boswellia serrata resin extract for smoothing and toning; resin allergenic risk, caution in sensitive skin
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
- Liquorice root extract for soothing and brightening; batch variability, watch polyphenol interactions
- Coleus Forskohlii Root Extract
- Not decoded yet
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-21. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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