Cover-Expert SPF 15
2 PROHIBITED
By Terry

Cover-Expert SPF 15

Sunscreens
Contains Prohibited Substances
❌ 1 prohibited🔶 10 restricted
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❌ Prohibited (Annex II) — 1
  • 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde
Ingredient composition · 43 total
Safe (1)Restricted (10)Prohibited (1)Unknown (31)

Composition

12% natural28% synthetic
🌿 5 natural❓ 26 unknown origin🧪 12 synthetic

Based on 43 ingredients analyzed. 12% natural, 60% unknown origin and 28% synthetic.

Ingredients data:34 / 43explained
2 prohibited (EU Annex II)
10 restricted (EU Annex III)
11 need review

Ingredient Analysis

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Goodies
Proven actives & beneficial ingredients
Glycerin
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Base Formula
Main ingredients by concentration
Glycerin#5

Ingredients List

Showing 5 of 43 ingredients

Ingredients Explained

43 / 43
Safe — well-studied, low concernNeutral / Unknown — limited dataConcern — high comedogenic/irritancy
⚠️9 of 43 ingredients missing description or function
Aqua/​Water/​Eau#1
Aqua/​Water/​Eau is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Cyclopentasiloxane#2
Emollient
A volatile silicone that improves product texture.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Talc#3⚠️ Restricted
ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, SKIN PROTECTING
Talc (Mg3H2(SiO3)4) (CI 77718)
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 2/5
Titanium Dioxide [Nano]#4
Titanium Dioxide [Nano] is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 1/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Glycerin#5
Humectant
A powerful humectant that attracts moisture to the skin, keeping it hydrated and soft.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Cetyl PEG/​PPG-10/​1 Dimethicone#6
Cetyl PEG/​PPG-10/​1 Dimethicone is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Zinc Oxide#7
type of chemical entity
ZnO is a white powder insoluble in water
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Ci 77492/​Iron Oxides#8
Ci 77492/​Iron Oxides is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Ci 77891/​Titanium Dioxide#9
Ci 77891/​Titanium Dioxide is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 1/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract#10
SKIN CONDITIONING
Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Imperata, Imperata cylindrica (L.), Poacea
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Sodium Chloride#11
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 5/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Benzyl Alcohol#12⚠️ Restricted
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Triethoxycaprylylsilane#13
BINDING
Silane, triethoxyoctyl-
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Ci 77491/​Iron Oxides#14
Ci 77491/​Iron Oxides is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate#15
SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, C12-13-alkyl esters
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Alumina#16
ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Aluminium oxide
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Sodium Dehydroacetate#17
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Hydrogen Dimethicone#18
FILM FORMING
Hydrogen Dimethicone is a derivative of Dimethicone where some of the methyl groups have been replaced with a hydrogen atom
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Parfum/​Fragrance#19
Parfum/​Fragrance is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Squalane#20
group of stereoisomers
group of stereoisomers
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Dimethicone/​Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer#21
Dimethicone/​Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Ci 77499/​Iron Oxides#22
Ci 77499/​Iron Oxides is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Disteardimonium Hectorite#23
LIGHT STABILIZER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
1-Octadecanaminium, N,N-dimethyl-N-octadecyl-, chloride, reaction products with hectorite
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
PEG-8#24
BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy- (9000 mol EO average molar ratio)
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Potassium Sorbate#25
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 2/5
Dehydroacetic Acid#26
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Propylene Carbonate#27
SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Propylene carbonate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Aluminum Hydroxide#28
HUMECTANT, OPACIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN PROTECTING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Aluminium hydroxide
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Carbomer#29
type of polymer
anionic polyelectrolyte polymer
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Phenoxyethanol#30
Preservative
A common preservative that is generally well-tolerated by most skin types.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Sodium Citrate#31
BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE
Trisodium citrate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Hexyl Cinnamal#32⚠️ Restricted
PERFUMING
2-Phenylmethyleneoctanal; alpha-Hexylcinnamaldehyde; 2-Benzylideneoctanal; alpha-n-hexyl-beta-phenylacrolein
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Linalool#33⚠️ Restricted
Fragrance
A naturally occurring terpene alcohol found in many flowers and spice plants. Can cause allergic reactions.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 3/5
Limonene#34⚠️ Restricted
Fragrance
A common fragrance ingredient derived from citrus fruits. Can be irritating to sensitive skin.
Comedogenic: 1/5 Irritancy: 2/5
Butylphenyl Methylpropional#35🚫 Prohibited
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Benzyl Salicylate#36⚠️ Restricted
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Hydroxycitronellal#37⚠️ Restricted
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone#38⚠️ Restricted
PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING
3-Methyl-4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexenyl)-3-buten-2-one; Methyl-gamma-ionone; gamma-Methylionone
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Geraniol#39⚠️ Restricted
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Eugenol#40⚠️ Restricted
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Cyclomethicone#41
HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT
Cyclomethicone is a mixture of low molecular weight volatile cyclic siloxanes, the principal ingredients of which are octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4), decamet…
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Citric Acid#42
type of chemical entity
weak organic acid
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Biotin#43
ANTI-SEBUM, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING
1H-Thieno[3,4-d]imidazole-4-pentanoic acid, hexahydro-2-oxo-, [3aS-(3a.alpha.,4.beta.,6a.alpha.)]-
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5