Block Lightweight Sunscreen
Sunscreen
Updated 10 Dec 2025

Block Lightweight Sunscreen

Chicnutrix
30Ingredients
0EU Banned
2Caution
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
Low Allergens1 fragrance allergen
60% Natural33% synthetic

Contains Regulated Ingredients

EU Restricted Ingredients

These ingredients are permitted in the EU but subject to concentration limits, usage conditions, or mandatory labelling requirements under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation.

Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Titanium Dioxide
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
What does "EU Restricted" mean?

Restricted ingredients are not banned — they are allowed in cosmetic products as long as specific conditions are met:

  • Concentration limits — maximum allowed percentage in the final product
  • Product type restrictions — some ingredients are only allowed in rinse-off or leave-on products
  • pH restrictions — the finished product must stay within a specific pH range
  • Mandatory labelling — certain allergens must be listed on the packaging
  • Usage conditions — must not be combined with certain other ingredients

These limits are based on the EU CosIng database (Annex III) and are updated regularly. Products sold in the EU must comply with all applicable restrictions.

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 6.7 — Optimal
6.7
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 6.7
Active ingredients: Niacinamide
Niacinamide at pH 6.7: optimal range (5–7)
Detected actives & ideal pH
NiacinamidepH 5–7

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganNot compliant
Contains Beeswax
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Reef-SafeNot compliant
Contains Octocrylene
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

60% natural33% synthetic
18 natural 2 unknown 10 synthetic

Based on 30 ingredients analyzed. 60% natural, 7% unknown and 33% synthetic.

UV filters3 filters
TypeHybrid (mineral + chemical)
Preservatives1 preservative
Silicones1 silicone

Functions Overview (15)

type of chemical entity5:Glyceryl Stearate, Polysorbate 60, Zinc Oxide, Silica, Disodium EDTA
light stabilizer4:Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Isoamyl p-Methoxycinnamate, Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl Salicylate
uv absorber4:Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Isoamyl p-Methoxycinnamate, Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl Salicylate

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Light silky liquid that dries down to a smooth, non-greasy finish
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionNormal
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Soft matte — natural-looking, shine-controlled

Silicones create a smooth, velvety "slip" with a blurring sensory effect. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.