Active Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+
2 PROHIBITED
Cancer Council

Active Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+

Sunscreens
Contains Prohibited Substances
❌ 1 prohibited
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❌ Prohibited (Annex II) — 1
  • 3-(4'-methylbenzylidene)-camphor; [INCI: 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor]
Ingredient composition · 22 total
Safe (2)Restricted (0)Prohibited (1)Unknown (19)

Composition

14% natural54% synthetic
🌿 3 natural❓ 7 unknown origin🧪 12 synthetic

Based on 22 ingredients analyzed. 14% natural, 32% unknown origin and 54% synthetic.

Ingredients data:21 / 22explained
2 prohibited (EU Annex II)

Ingredient Analysis

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Goodies
Proven actives & beneficial ingredients
Water
Butylene Glycol
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Base Formula
Main ingredients by concentration
Water#1

Ingredients List

Showing 5 of 22 ingredients

Ingredients Explained

22 / 22
Safe — well-studied, low concernNeutral / Unknown — limited dataConcern — high comedogenic/irritancy
⚠️1 of 22 ingredients missing description or function
Water#1
Solvent
The most common cosmetic ingredient. Acts as a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Isopropyl Palmitate#2
BINDING, FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Isopropyl palmitate
Comedogenic: 5/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Beeswax#3
BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Beeswax absolute (RIFM),Beeswax concrete (RIFM),Beeswax, white (Apis mellifera L.) (RIFM),Bleached Beeswax,Cera Alba (EU),White Beeswax,White Wax,Yellow Wax
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane#4
LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER
1-[4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)phenyl]-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propane-1,3-dione
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Cocoglycerides#5
SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Glycerides, coco
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Silica#6
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor#7🚫 Prohibited
LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER
(.+-.)-1,7,7-trimethyl-3-[(4-methylphenyl)methylene]bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Dimethicone#8
Emollient
A silicone that forms a protective barrier on the skin.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Octocrylene#9
LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER
2-Cyano-3,3-Diphenyl Acrylic Acid 2-Ethylhexyl Ester
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine#10
HAIR CONDITIONING, LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER
2,2'-[6-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diyl]bis[5-[(2-ethylhexyl)oxy]-phenol]
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
PEG-15 Cocamine#11
SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Amines, coco alkyl, ethoxylated (15 mol EO average molar ratio)
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Butylene Glycol#12
Humectant
A humectant and solvent that helps ingredients penetrate the skin.
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 0/5
PEG-40 Stearate#13
SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(1-oxooctadecyl)-.omega.-hydroxy- (40 mol EO average molar ratio)
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Phenoxyethanol#14
Preservative
A common preservative that is generally well-tolerated by most skin types.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Methylparaben#15
FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE
Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Acrylates/​C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer#16
Acrylates/​C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Propylparaben#17
PERFUMING, PRESERVATIVE
Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Triethanolamine#18
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Ethylparaben#19
FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE
Ethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Disodium EDTA#20
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Tocopheryl Acetate#21
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 1/5 Irritancy: 1/5
BHT#22
ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE
2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-cresol
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5