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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/Water
2. Homosalate
3. Ethylhexyl Salicylate
4. Silica
5. Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
6. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
7. Talc
8. Drometrizole Trisiloxane
9. Pentylene Glycol
10. Ethylhexyl Triazone
11. Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
12. Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
13. Glycerin
14. Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
15. Behenyl Alcohol
16. Dimethicone
17. Perlite
18. Propylene Glycol
19. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
20. Aluminum Hydroxide
21. Caprylyl Glycol
22. Disodium EDTA
23. Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
24. Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate
25. Octocrylene
26. PEG-8 Laurate
27. Scutellaria Baicalensis Extract/Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
28. Silica Silylate
29. Stearic Acid
30. Stearyl Alcohol
31. Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
32. Titanium Dioxide Nano/ Titanium Dioxide
33. Tocopherol
34. Triethanolamine
35. Xanthan Gum
36. Zinc Gluconate
37. Parfum/Fragrance

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains siliconesContains PEGContains mineral oilContains fragrance

Formulation view Hydrogel texture combining multiple organic filters for broad UVB/UVA coverage. Nanoparticle titanium dioxide provides physical barrier, with silica for oil absorption. Factory observation: blending multiple filters requires resolving compatibility issues; surface modification of nano-titanium dioxide is critical to prevent high-concentration aggregation affecting dermal penetration.

Key ingredients

溶剂

Aqua/Water

FRAGRANCE

Homosalate

LIGHT STABILIZER

Ethylhexyl SalicylateDrometrizole Trisiloxane

ABRASIVE

SilicaTalc

FILM FORMING

Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer

ANTIMICROBIAL

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Other ingredients

Pentylene GlycolEthylhexyl TriazoneBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineButyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneGlycerinPotassium Cetyl PhosphateBehenyl AlcoholDimethiconePerlitePropylene GlycolAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerAluminum HydroxideCaprylyl GlycolDisodium EDTAInulin Lauryl CarbamateIsopropyl Lauroyl SarcosinateOctocrylenePEG-8 LaurateScutellaria Baicalensis Extract/Scutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractSilica SilylateStearic AcidStearyl AlcoholTerephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic AcidTitanium Dioxide Nano/ Titanium DioxideTocopherolTriethanolamineXanthan GumZinc GluconateParfum/Fragrance

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Ingredients explained

Aqua/Water

Solvent, formulation base; requires preservation, pure water is microbially prone.

Homosalate

UVB sunscreen agent, often combined with others; stable but migratory; ensure regulatory compliance.

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

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

Silica

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

Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer

Film former and opacifier for powder makeup; some batches contain sensitizing monomers.

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

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

Talc

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

Drometrizole Trisiloxane

UVB sunscreens agent; limited by EU, must be used within strict limits.

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Ethylhexyl Triazone

UVB absorber with good photostability; formulated with other filters, typical concentration 3-5%, check compatibility with other ingredients.

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

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

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

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

Glycerin

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

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

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

Behenyl Alcohol

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

Dimethicone

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

Perlite

Inorganic porous material used as an absorbent and bulking agent; avoid dust inhalation.

Propylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

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

Aluminum Hydroxide

Aluminum hydroxide for emollient/thickening; opacifier, used in antiperspirants, particulate risk.

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Inulin Lauryl Carbamate

Modified inulin surfactant, mild emulsification/cleansing; prebiotic, reduced irritation

Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate

Amino acid surfactant; mild cleansing agent with conditioning benefits for hair and skin.

Octocrylene

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

PEG-8 Laurate

PEG-8 laurate, non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing aid; good solubilization, note PEGs may increase formula permeation.

Scutellaria Baicalensis Extract/Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

Baicalin-rich extract for antioxidant and soothing benefits. Water-soluble; add at low temperatures to preserve potency.

Silica Silylate

Silylate silica for anticaking, defoaming, emulsion stabilization, film-forming; improves powder flow/texture

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Stearyl Alcohol

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

Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid

UV absorber and light stabilizer; EU regulated, check max levels and formulation stability

Titanium Dioxide Nano/ Titanium Dioxide

Physical sunscreen and white pigment. Nano-particle size requires inhalation safety protocols during dry powder processing.

Tocopherol

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

Triethanolamine

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

Xanthan Gum

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

Zinc Gluconate

Chelated zinc salt with antimicrobial and deodorizing effects; used in antiperspirants and oral care; has EU concentration limit.

Parfum/Fragrance

Blended fragrance for odor; contains 26 restricted allergens, use caution in sensitive/child/eye products, verify compliance.

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