boots No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream Spf15

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. Glycerin
3. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
4. Octocrylene
5. Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
6. Dimethicone
7. Cetearyl Glucoside
8. Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
9. Ethylhexyl Salicylate
10. C18-36 Acid Glycol Ester
11. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
12. Phenoxyethanol
13. Alcohol Denat
14. Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
15. Cetearyl Alcohol
16. Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
17. Dimethiconol
18. Butylene Glycol
19. Methylparaben
20. Parfum
21. Xanthan Gum
22. Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
23. Ethylparaben
24. Dipropylene Glycol
25. Retinyl Palmitate
26. Ascorbyl Glucoside
27. Tetrasodium EDTA
28. T-Butyl Alcohol
29. Lupinus Albus Seed Extract
30. Carbomer
31. Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract
32. Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol
33. Polysorbate 20
34. Potassium Hydroxide
35. Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
36. Simethicone
37. Ethylhexylglycerin
38. Tocopherol
39. Palmitoyl Oligopeptide
40. Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

Highlights

Free of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains alcoholContains fragranceContains parabensContains EU-26 allergensContains PEG

Formulation view SPF15 day cream with chemical UV filters (Octocrylene, Homosalate). Gentle emulsifier system with silicone for smoothness. Peptides for firming. Factory note: UV filter stability is critical; assess photodegradation impact on emulsion and ensure uniform dispersion.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

DENATURANT

Glycerin

ANTIMICROBIAL

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

LIGHT STABILIZER

OctocryleneButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Cetearyl Glucoside

ABSORBENT

Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate

Other ingredients

Ethylhexyl SalicylateC18-36 Acid Glycol EsterAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp CopolymerPhenoxyethanolAlcohol DenatBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineCetearyl AlcoholPotassium Cetyl PhosphateDimethiconolButylene GlycolMethylparabenParfumXanthan GumDiethylhexyl Butamido TriazoneEthylparabenDipropylene GlycolRetinyl PalmitateAscorbyl GlucosideTetrasodium EDTAT-Butyl AlcoholLupinus Albus Seed ExtractCarbomerPhyllanthus Emblica Fruit ExtractDimethylmethoxy ChromanolPolysorbate 20Potassium HydroxideGinkgo Biloba Leaf ExtractSimethiconeEthylhexylglycerinTocopherolPalmitoyl OligopeptidePalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Glycerin

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

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

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

Octocrylene

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

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

Cetearyl Glucoside

Gentle non-ionic sugar-based emulsifier for low-irritation formulas; often co-blended

Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate

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

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

Ethylhexyl salicylate, UVB absorber; volatile, requires combination with UVA filters for broad spectrum.

C18-36 Acid Glycol Ester

Long-chain fatty acid polyglycol ester; mild thickener and emulsifier without soap feel, suitable for sensitive formulas.

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer

Cationic polymer providing suspension, thickening, and conditioning; often paired with anionic thickening systems, low usage, imparts slip.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Alcohol Denat

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

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

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

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

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

Dimethiconol

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Methylparaben

Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.

Parfum

Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.

Xanthan Gum

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

Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone

Tinosorb S UV filter for UVA; low skin irritancy, photostable, use in sun care formulations.

Ethylparaben

Paraben preservative; EU restricted, watch total load and sensitive skin reactions

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Retinyl Palmitate

Vitamin A ester for skin conditioning; light-sensitive, requires protection, avoid in pregnancy.

Ascorbyl Glucoside

Stable Vitamin C derivative, antioxidant; more stable than pure ascorbic acid, releases activity slowly in neutral/basic conditions.

Tetrasodium EDTA

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

T-Butyl Alcohol

Fast-evaporating solvent; sharp odor and potential irritation at high levels, limit usage

Lupinus Albus Seed Extract

Botanical skin conditioning agent; rich in proteins and polyphenols, suits dry or barrier-compromised skin

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract

Amla fruit extract with antioxidants; humectant and conditioning, preserve freshness

Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol

Ergothioneine analog antioxidant; stabilizes formula, protect from light.

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

Potassium Hydroxide

Strong alkali pH adjuster, trace usage (<0.1%); corrosive, must be neutralized.

Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract

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

Simethicone

Silicone antifoam and conditioner; non-allergenic, smooth feel

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Tocopherol

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

Palmitoyl Oligopeptide

Palmitoyl oligopeptide for firming; water-soluble bioactive peptide, avoid high heat, functional additive.

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 boosts collagen; use 0.1–1%, formulate with lipid carriers

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