ordinary suncream

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. cyclopentasiloxane
3. zinc oxide
4. titanium dioxide
5. glycerin
6. peg-10 dimethicone
7. helianthus annuus seed oil
8. peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone
9. caprylic/capric triglyceride
10. hexyl laurate
11. dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer
12. polyglyceryl-4 isostearate
13. astaxanthin
14. disodium uridine phosphate
15. ethyl ferulate
16. rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
17. tasmannia lanceolata fruit/leaf extract
18. haematococcus pluvialis extract
19. picea mariana bark extract
20. arginine
21. aspartic acid
22. glycine
23. alanine
24. serine
25. valine
26. isoleucine
27. proline
28. threonine
29. histidine
30. phenylalanine
31. sodium pca
32. pca
33. sodium lactate
34. glucose
35. maltose
36. fructose
37. trehalose
38. urea
39. allantoin
40. sodium hyaluronate
41. linoleic acid
42. oleic acid
43. phytosteryl canola glycerides
44. palmitic acid
45. stearic acid
46. isochrysis galbana extract lysolecithin
47. lecithin
48. triolein
49. pentylene glycol
50. dipropylene glycol
51. polyglyceryl-10 oleate
52. polyglyceryl-5 trioleate
53. polyglyceryl-10 stearate
54. tocopherol
55. alumina
56. citric acid
57. trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate
58. sodium chloride
59. sodium hydroxide
60. phenoxyethanol
61. chlorphenesin

Highlights

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

Formulation view Mineral sunblock relying on Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide. Amino acids, urea, and hyaluronic acid enhance hydration; sunflower oil nourishes. Cyclopentasiloxane ensures lightness. Suited for dry, dull skin. Formulator note: High mineral load may cause white cast; siloxane system adds shine but requires VOC compliance.E · AI inference · to be verified

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

aqua

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

cyclopentasiloxanehelianthus annuus seed oil

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

DENATURANT

glycerin

HAIR CONDITIONING

peg-10 dimethicone

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone

Other ingredients

caprylic/capric triglyceridehexyl lauratedimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymerpolyglyceryl-4 isostearateastaxanthindisodium uridine phosphateethyl ferulaterosmarinus officinalis leaf extracttasmannia lanceolata fruit/leaf extracthaematococcus pluvialis extractpicea mariana bark extractarginineaspartic acidglycinealanineserinevalineisoleucineprolinethreoninehistidinephenylalaninesodium pcapcasodium lactateglucosemaltosefructosetrehaloseureaallantoinsodium hyaluronatelinoleic acidoleic acidphytosteryl canola glyceridespalmitic acidstearic acidisochrysis galbana extract lysolecithinlecithintrioleinpentylene glycoldipropylene glycolpolyglyceryl-10 oleatepolyglyceryl-5 trioleatepolyglyceryl-10 stearatetocopherolaluminacitric acidtrisodium ethylenediamine disuccinatesodium chloridesodium hydroxidephenoxyethanolchlorphenesin

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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

cyclopentasiloxane

Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.B · Third-party verified

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

glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusivesC · Official source

peg-10 dimethicone

Modified silicone for silky feel and shine; PEG structure aids O/W emulsification, used in hair and skin care.B · Third-party verified

helianthus annuus seed oil

Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.E · AI inference · to be verified

peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone

PEG-modified silicone with emulsifying and conditioning properties; ensure low dioxane levels in finished goods.B · Third-party verified

caprylic/capric triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skinC · Official source

hexyl laurate

Light ester emollient for silky feel; 1-5%, monitor oxidative stabilityB · Third-party verified

dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer

Silicone/PEG crosspolymer for film forming and viscosity; low irritation; PEG debate at high concB · Third-party verified

polyglyceryl-4 isostearate

Emulsifier at 1–5%; mild type, suitable for sensitive skin formulasB · Third-party verified

astaxanthin

Potent lipophilic antioxidant from algae; effective at trace levels (0.001-0.01%), prone to photodegradation, requires encapsulation or protection.E · AI inference · to be verified

disodium uridine phosphate

Disodium Uridine Phosphate for skin conditioning; provides hydration and repair support, often paired with humectants.E · AI inference · to be verified

ethyl ferulate

Antioxidant that slows lipid oxidation; usable in both aqueous and oil phases.E · AI inference · to be verified

rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract

Plant extract containing rosmarinic acid etc., with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties; may contain allergenic fragrances, patch test for sensitive skin, typical concentration <1%.E · AI inference · to be verified

tasmannia lanceolata fruit/leaf extract

Tasmannia lanceolata extract; polygodial, 0.1–1%; antioxidant and antimicrobial; water or oil, high batch variabilityE · AI inference · to be verified

haematococcus pluvialis extract

Haematococcus pluvialis extract rich in astaxanthin; potent antioxidant; used in anti-aging and photoprotection formulas.E · AI inference · to be verified

picea mariana bark extract

Conifer extract rich in ascorbic acid precursors; used in anti-aging concepts; added at low concentrationsC · Official source

arginine

Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.B · Third-party verified

aspartic acid

Amino acid humectant and conditioner, common in rinse-off products; low levels mild, high levels may shift pHB · Third-party verified

glycine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; small molecule, low irritation.B · Third-party verified

alanine

Amino acid for antistatic and conditioning; low irritation, slight salty taste at high levelsB · Third-party verified

serine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; high water solubility, compatible with sensitive skin.B · Third-party verified

valine

Amino acid humectant, common in amino acid cleansers and sprays; mild, suitable for all skin typesB · Third-party verified

isoleucine

Amino acid for hair and skin conditioning and antistatic purposes; often blended; check taste if high.B · Third-party verified

proline

Proline, amino-acid humectant; boosts stratum corneum hydration, stable at pH 4-5.B · Third-party verified

threonine

Threonine, essential amino acid for hair/skin; blended with other AAs for balance.B · Third-party verified

histidine

Amino acid humectant and antistatic agent; pH-dependent behavior, consider buffering in formulation.B · Third-party verified

phenylalanine

Amino acid for hair and skin conditioning; usually part of a blend, no significant standalone efficacy dataB · Third-party verified

sodium pca

Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.B · Third-party verified

pca

Proline carboxylic acid, NMF component; humectant, generally low irritation but may sensitise.B · Third-party verified

sodium lactate

Sodium lactate for moisturizing and exfoliation; pH buffering agentB · Third-party verified

glucose

Low-MW humectant and buffer; high hygroscopicity requires careful preservation and humidity control.B · Third-party verified

maltose

Maltose humectant/skin conditioner; low sweetness, masking; monitor microbial growth.B · Third-party verified

fructose

Strong humectant; high levels can increase viscosity and hygroscopicity.B · Third-party verified

trehalose

Trehalose; mild humectant and stabilizer for proteins/actives; hygroscopic, light skin feel.B · Third-party verified

urea

Potent humectant and keratolytic, >10% has exfoliating effect; stinging sensation at high levels, sensitive skin cautionB · Third-party verified

allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regenerationC · Official source

sodium hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moistureC · Official source

linoleic acid

Essential fatty acid for barrier repair and hydration; oxidizes easily, high levels may be comedogenicB · Third-party verified

oleic acid

Oleic acid for emolliency/emulsification; high levels may increase skin penetrationB · Third-party verified

phytosteryl canola glycerides

Phytosterol canola glycerides, support barrier repair and moisture, stabilize lipid membraneE · AI inference · to be verified

palmitic acid

Palmitic acid for emulsification/emollient; solid fat, high melting point, occlusive.B · Third-party verified

stearic acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feelB · Third-party verified

isochrysis galbana extract lysolecithin

Not decoded yet

lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.B · Third-party verified

triolein

Triolein (glyceryl trioleate), liquid emollient; greasy, prone to rancidity, store cool with antioxidants.B · Third-party verified

pentylene glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skinC · Official source

dipropylene glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEGB · Third-party verified

polyglyceryl-10 oleate

Mild emulsifier and emollient; 1-3%, suitable for sensitive skin formulationsB · Third-party verified

polyglyceryl-5 trioleate

Mild polyglyceryl emulsifier; may need heat to melt; check compatibility with salts.B · Third-party verified

polyglyceryl-10 stearate

Polyglyceryl-10 stearate emulsifier; multi-source, mild, co-emulsifierB · Third-party verified

tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from lightC · Official source

alumina

Alumina, inorganic abrasive/thickener; nano-grade requires inhalation risk assessment.B · Third-party verified

citric acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pHB · Third-party verified

trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate

Mild chelator replacing EDTA; water-soluble, very low irritation, stabilizes metal ionsB · Third-party verified

sodium chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soapsE · AI inference · to be verified

sodium hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme careB · Third-party verified

phenoxyethanol

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

chlorphenesin

Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.B · Third-party verified

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