eltamd Uv Physical Spf 41 Sunscreen
eltamd EltaMD Uv Physical Spf 41 Sunscreen lists 24 ingredients on its label, 24 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.
- Zinc Oxide
- Titanium Dioxide
- Purified Water
- Isopropyl Palmitate
- Octyl Stearate
- Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
- Perfluorononyl Dimethicone
- Alumina
- Polyacrylate 13
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyisobutene
- Polysorbate 20
- Hydrogen Dimethicone
- Lecithin
- Linoleic Acid
- Thioctic Acid
- Quercetin
- Phenoxyethanol
- Oleth-3 Phosphate
- Iron Oxide
- Citric Acid
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
- Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains PEG
Formulation view Physical sunscreen with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, improved by light esters and fluorosiloxanes. Antioxidants added. Factory view: Fluorinated compounds face ESG restrictions requiring assessment; powder dispersion uniformity determines application transparency.E · AI inference · to be verified
Key ingredients
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Zinc Oxide
- UV FILTER · 附录 VI · 最高浓度 25%* *: In case of combined use of Titanium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide (nano)
- Titanium Dioxide
- 溶剂
- Purified Water
- BINDING
- Isopropyl Palmitate
- EMOLLIENT
- Octyl Stearate
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
- 皮肤调理剂
- Perfluorononyl Dimethicone
- ABRASIVE
- Alumina
Other ingredients
Polyacrylate 13Butylene GlycolPolyisobutenePolysorbate 20Hydrogen DimethiconeLecithinLinoleic AcidThioctic AcidQuercetinPhenoxyethanolOleth-3 PhosphateIron OxideCitric AcidSodium HydroxideIodopropynyl ButylcarbamateTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc Oxide | ANTIMICROBIAL, BULKING, COLORANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 IV/144 VI/30 VI/30a | 0 · 1 | Yellow |
| Titanium Dioxide | UV FILTER · 附录 VI · 最高浓度 25%* *: In case of combined use of Titanium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide (nano), the sum shall not exceed the limit given in column g (Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation) · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Purified Water | 溶剂 | 0 · – | Green |
| Isopropyl Palmitate | BINDING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 0 · 5 | Green |
| Octyl Stearate | EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · – | Green |
| Perfluorononyl Dimethicone | 皮肤调理剂,成膜剂 | 0 · – | Green |
| Alumina | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | — | Green |
| Polyacrylate 13 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Polyisobutene | BINDING, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Polysorbate 20 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrogen Dimethicone | FILM FORMING | 0 · – | Green |
| Lecithin | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Linoleic Acid | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · – | Green |
| Thioctic Acid | ANTIOXIDANT | — | Green |
| Quercetin | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · – | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 3 · – | Yellow |
| Oleth-3 Phosphate | SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Iron Oxide | 附录 IV · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight | 0 · – | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 2 · – | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 5 · – | Green |
| Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/56 | 3 · – | Yellow |
| Triethoxycaprylylsilane | BINDING | 0 · – | Green |
The comedogenic column only shows scores with a published source. A blank means "no public source", not "non-comedogenic".
Ingredients explained
Each note carries its evidence level: C comes from official inventories (NMPA names, CosIng functions, annex restrictions); E is AI inference nobody has checked yet — treat it as a candidate. How we grade evidence →
- Zinc Oxide
- Physical UV filter, 30% max in EU; oily at high levels, pair with oils for feel.C · Official source
- Titanium Dioxide
- Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attentionC · Official source
- Purified Water
- Deionized or purified water serving as the formulation solvent base; requires protection from microbial contamination, typically constitutes the majority of the formula.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Isopropyl Palmitate
- Isopropyl palmitate for dry touch; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants, low viscosityB · Third-party verified
- Octyl Stearate
- Esther emollient providing rich feel, non-comedogenic; prone to oxidation, requires antioxidants; common in lotionsB · Third-party verified
- Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
- Ester emollient; light oil feel; low irrit, low comed, good for fresh systemsB · Third-party verified
- Perfluorononyl Dimethicone
- Perfluorononyl dimethicone; provides superior slip and persistence, PFAS compounds face increasing regulatory and ESG constraintsE · AI inference · to be verified
- Alumina
- Alumina, inorganic abrasive/thickener; nano-grade requires inhalation risk assessment.B · Third-party verified
- Polyacrylate 13
- Not decoded yet
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feelC · Official source
- Polyisobutene
- Inert film former and occlusive; increases viscosity, slippery feel, used in lipsticksB · Third-party verified
- Polysorbate 20
- Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.B · Third-party verified
- Hydrogen Dimethicone
- Hydrogenated dimethicone for film-forming and slip; low volatility, rich feel for dry skinE · AI inference · to be verified
- Lecithin
- Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.B · Third-party verified
- Linoleic Acid
- Essential fatty acid for barrier repair and hydration; oxidizes easily, high levels may be comedogenicB · Third-party verified
- Thioctic Acid
- Alpha-lipoic acid; potent antioxidant; poor water solubility, often used as ester derivativesC · Official source
- Quercetin
- Flavonoid antioxidant; low water solubility, use in conjugate form, light sensitive.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerinC · Official source
- Oleth-3 Phosphate
- Mild non-ionic surfactant and emulsifier; as an Oleth derivative, ensure residual propylene oxide levels meet regulatory limits.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Iron Oxide
- Inorganic oxide pigment for color; concentration is restricted in specific mixtures.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pHB · Third-party verified
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme careB · Third-party verified
- Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
- Broad-spectrum preservative; mild irritation; caution for sensitized skin.B · Third-party verified
- Triethoxycaprylylsilane
- Silane coupling agent at 0.1-0.5%; enhances inorganic filler adhesion, trace use, low toxicity, avoid direct contact with aqueous systems.B · Third-party verified
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-18. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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