L'OREAL Multi-Protection UV Shield 40ml

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. Octinoxate
3. Drometrizole Trisiloxane
4. Titanium Dioxide
5. Glycerol
6. Dimethicone
7. Propylene Glycol
8. Alcohol
9. Isocetyl Stearate
10. Ecamsule
11. Triethanoamine
12. BisEthylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
13. Butyl Stearate
14. or Stearic Acid
15. Potassium cetyl phosphate
16. Hexadecanoic acid
17. PEG-100 Stearate
18. Glyceryl Stearate
19. Cetyl Alcohol
20. Phenoxyethanol
21. Mannitol
22. Aluminum hydroxide
23. Methyl Parahydroxybenzoate
24. CI 77492
25. Caprylyl Glycol
26. Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate
27. Carbomer
28. Tromethamine
29. Ethyl Paraben
30. Acrylamide/Sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer
31. Ascorbyl Glucoside
32. CI 77491
33. Butylene Glycol
34. CI 77499
35. Isohexadecane
36. Parfum
37. Xantham Gum
38. vitamin E
39. Sodium Citrate
40. EDTA-2Na
41. Tween 80
42. Butylphenyl Methylpropional
43. Linalool
44. Vitreoscilla Ferment
45. Limonene
46. Benzyl Alcohol
47. Hexylcinnamaldehyde
48. Geraniol
49. Citronellol

Highlights

Free of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains alcoholContains PEGContains fragranceContains parabensContains mineral oilContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oils

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

防晒剂

Octinoxate

LIGHT STABILIZER

Drometrizole Trisiloxane

UV FILTER · 附录 VI · 最高浓度 25%* *: In case of combined use of Titanium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide (nano)

Titanium Dioxide

保湿剂

Glycerol

ANTIFOAMING

DimethiconeAlcohol

HUMECTANT

Propylene Glycol

Other ingredients

Isocetyl StearateEcamsuleTriethanoamineBisEthylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineButyl Stearateor Stearic AcidPotassium cetyl phosphateHexadecanoic acidPEG-100 StearateGlyceryl StearateCetyl AlcoholPhenoxyethanolMannitolAluminum hydroxideMethyl ParahydroxybenzoateCI 77492Caprylyl GlycolSodium Cocoyl SarcosinateCarbomerTromethamineEthyl ParabenAcrylamide/Sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymerAscorbyl GlucosideCI 77491Butylene GlycolCI 77499IsohexadecaneParfumXantham Gumvitamin ESodium CitrateEDTA-2NaTween 80Butylphenyl MethylpropionalLinaloolVitreoscilla FermentLimoneneBenzyl AlcoholHexylcinnamaldehydeGeraniolCitronellol

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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 →

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is criticalE · AI inference · to be verified

Octinoxate

Water-soluble UVB absorber for sunscreen; concentration limited by regulations, may irritate sensitive skinE · AI inference · to be verified

Drometrizole Trisiloxane

UVB sunscreens agent; limited by EU, must be used within strict limits.E · AI inference · to be verified

Titanium Dioxide

Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attentionC · Official source

Glycerol

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives; non-comedogenicE · AI inference · to be verified

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skinB · Third-party verified

Propylene Glycol

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

Alcohol

Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.E · AI inference · to be verified

Isocetyl Stearate

Isocetyl stearate; emollient, low comedogenic riskB · Third-party verified

Ecamsule

Proprietary peptide (Pentaminopeptide-1), claimed to repair; non-standard INCI, check supplier specs and stabilityE · AI inference · to be verified

Triethanoamine

pH adjuster to alkaline levels; used <1%; may cause stingingE · AI inference · to be verified

BisEthylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Chemical UV filter for UVB protection; verify compatibility and stability with other UV filters in the formula.E · AI inference · to be verified

Butyl Stearate

Ester emollient offering a light, non-greasy feel and viscosity control; good penetration; suitable for all skin types; low irritancyB · Third-party verified

or Stearic Acid

Not decoded yet

Potassium cetyl phosphate

Cetyl phosphate potassium, O/W emulsifier; pH-sensitive, often requires buffering.B · Third-party verified

Hexadecanoic acid

Palmitoleic acid; C16 long-chain fatty acid providing emolliency and structure; low irritancy and comedogenicity.E · AI inference · to be verified

PEG-100 Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.B · Third-party verified

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponificationC · Official source

Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.B · Third-party verified

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerinC · Official source

Mannitol

Polyol humectant with binding/skin conditioning properties; high levels may cause osmotic irritationB · Third-party verified

Aluminum hydroxide

Aluminum hydroxide for emollient/thickening; opacifier, used in antiperspirants, particulate risk.B · Third-party verified

Methyl Parahydroxybenzoate

Methylparaben preservative at 0.1–0.8%; effective at low pH, potential allergen and endocrine concerns, restricted in some marketsC · Official source

CI 77492

Iron oxide red; stable inorganic pigment, non-toxic; ensure dispersion to prevent sedimentation.E · AI inference · to be verified

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate

Betaine-based anionic surfactant with mild cleansing and fine foam; common in amino acid cleansersB · Third-party verified

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibilityC · Official source

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing requiredB · Third-party verified

Ethyl Paraben

Paraben preservative at 0.1–0.2%; effective but potential endocrine disruptor, regulated with limitsC · Official source

Acrylamide/Sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer

Polyacrylamide-based thickener with strong emulsion stabilizing power; strict control of residual monomer levels is required.B · Third-party verified

Ascorbyl Glucoside

Stable Vitamin C derivative, antioxidant; more stable than pure ascorbic acid, releases activity slowly in neutral/basic conditions.B · Third-party verified

CI 77491

Iron oxides red; physical pigment. Coloring and photo-protective, stable and non-irritating.E · AI inference · to be verified

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feelC · Official source

CI 77499

Inorganic colorant manganese dioxide used in cosmetics; restricted use component subject to regulatory limits.E · AI inference · to be verified

Isohexadecane

Lightweight mineral-oil-derived emollient and solvent; low viscosity, non-comedogenic, improves textureB · Third-party verified

Parfum

Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.E · AI inference · to be verified

Xantham Gum

Natural thickener and stabilizer; gel former, watch compatibility with electrolytes to prevent clarification lossE · AI inference · to be verified

vitamin E

Tocopherol antioxidant; >0.5% may need encapsulation or synergists to prevent oxidation.C · Official source

Sodium Citrate

Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.B · Third-party verified

EDTA-2Na

Metal chelating agent at 0.01–0.1%; sequesters metal ions in water, stabilizes formula, prevents oxidation discolorationE · AI inference · to be verified

Tween 80

Non-ionic surfactant at 0.5–5%; helps disperse oil and water, may cause mild irritationC · Official source

Butylphenyl Methylpropional

Synthetic fragrance with floral notes; EU regulations limit usage, strict monitoring required.E · AI inference · to be verified

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skinC · Official source

Vitreoscilla Ferment

Vitroscilla ferment, natural humectant; microbe-derived, aseptic process, low allergen riskE · AI inference · to be verified

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostabilityC · Official source

Benzyl Alcohol

Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.B · Third-party verified

Hexylcinnamaldehyde

Fragrance component with floral notes; one of EU 26 allergens, must be labeled; may cause contact allergyE · AI inference · to be verified

Geraniol

Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.C · Official source

Citronellol

Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.C · Official source

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