Eight Hour Cream Targeted Sun Defense Stick SPF 50 High Protection
Sunscreen

Eight Hour Cream Targeted Sun Defense Stick SPF 50 High Protection

Elizabeth Arden
21Ingredients
0EU Banned
5Caution
0.1/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk5 ingredients flagged
0.1/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk5 ingredients flagged
Mod. Allergens5 fragrance allergens
48% Natural38% synthetic
Ingredient Analysis

Key Ingredients

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.

Citral
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Citronellol
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Geraniol
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 unknown

No pH-dependent actives detected in this formula.

Ingredients like Vitamin C (L-AA), AHA/BHA, and retinoids are influenced by pH. If your product contains one, check the label or brand website for pH info.

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Reef-SafeNot compliant
Contains Homosalate
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

48% natural38% synthetic
10 natural 3 unknown 8 synthetic

Based on 21 ingredients analyzed. 48% natural, 14% unknown and 38% synthetic.

UV filters5 filters
TypeChemical
Preservatives1 preservative
FragranceContains added fragrance
Silicones1 silicone

Functions Overview (15)

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Light lotion that absorbs reasonably fast
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionNormal
Tackiness / ResidueVery low
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Standard cosmetic feel — no unusual sensory characteristics detected.