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1
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aqua/water
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Plain old water
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2
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homosalate
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A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation
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3
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silica
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Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin
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4
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ethylhexyl salicylate
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Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
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5
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ethylhexyl triazone
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Uvinul T. A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays. It is photostable. Can increase water resistance properties of the sunscreen. Unfortunately, not approved by the FDA (US) yet
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6
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glycerin
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One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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7
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c12-15 alkyl benzoate
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Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
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8
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bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine
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Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet.
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9
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drometrizole trisiloxane
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Mexoryl XL. A UV filter. Effective in the UVB and UVA range. It is stable. Unfortunately, not approved in the US yet
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10
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butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
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Avobenzone. A broad spectrum sunscreen meaning that it can protect against both UVA rays. Currently, it is the only sunscreen ingredient available in the US (approved by the FDA) with the peak absorbance within the UVA I range. It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps stabilize the product formulation
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11
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saccharomyces/ xylinum/ black tea ferment
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12
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aluminym starch octenylsuccinate
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Used to thicken the product's consistency
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13
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octocrylene
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A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
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14
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pentylene glycol
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Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
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15
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styrene/ acrylates copolymer
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Used to create an even product consistency. Can help boost efficiency of sunscreen filters
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16
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potassium cetyl phosphate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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17
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parfum /fragrance
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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18
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caprylyl methicone
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A type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin
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19
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terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid
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Ecamsule, Mexoryl SX. A UV filter. Is effective mostly against the UVA rays. It is legally marketed in the US with the FDA approval since 2006, even though the ingredient is not on the official FDA list of the approved sunscreen active ingredients. It is photostable
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20
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butylene glycol
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Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
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21
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titanium dioxide [nano] / titanium dioxide
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Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
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22
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triethanolamine
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Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
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23
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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24
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caprylyl glycol
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Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
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25
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stearyl alcohol
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An emollient that helps soften the skin
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26
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dimethicone
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A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
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27
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acrylates/ c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer
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Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
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28
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inulin lauryl carbamate
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29
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peg-8 laurate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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30
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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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31
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tocopherol
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Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
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32
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, xantham gum,
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The ingredient is not recognized
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33
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aluminum hydroxide
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Is used to add opaque (non-transparent) appearance to formulations. Can be used to coat other ingredients for even dispersion. This is a different ingredient compared to the ones used in antipersperants (aluminium chloride and aluminium chlorohydrate)
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34
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, stearis acid,
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The ingredient is not recognized
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35
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hyrdroxyethylcellulose
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Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
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36
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sodium citrate
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Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
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37
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citric acid
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Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
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38
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myrciaria dubia fruit extrat
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A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
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39
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potassium sorbate
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A preservative
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40
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ci 17200
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A red colorant
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41
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/ red33,
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The ingredient is not recognized
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42
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zingiber officinale root extract
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A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking
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43
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/ ginger root extract,
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The ingredient is not recognized
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44
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sanguisorba offcinalis root extract
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45
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cinnamomum cassia bark extract
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Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
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46
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biotin
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Might have some moisturising properties. Is not effective when applied topically beyond some moisturizing effect
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