6 PROHIBITED
SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion
Contains Prohibited Substances
❌ 1 prohibited🔶 5 restricted
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❌ Prohibited (Annex II) — 1
- 3 and 4-(4-Hydroxy-4-methylpentyl)cyclohex-3-ene-1-carbaldehyde
Ingredient composition · 53 total
Safe (2)Restricted (5)Prohibited (3)Unknown (43)
Composition
15% natural27% synthetic
🌿 8 natural❓ 31 unknown origin🧪 14 synthetic
Based on 53 ingredients analyzed. 15% natural, 58% unknown origin and 27% synthetic.
Ingredients data:48 / 53explained
6 prohibited (EU Annex II)
5 restricted (EU Annex III)
7 need review
Ingredient Analysis
Goodies
Proven actives & beneficial ingredients
Water
Glycerin
Base Formula
Main ingredients by concentration
Water#1
Ingredients List
Showing 5 of 53 ingredients
Ingredients Explained
53 / 53Safe — well-studied, low concernNeutral / Unknown — limited dataConcern — high comedogenic/irritancy
⚠️9 of 53 ingredients missing description or function
Water#1
Solvent
The most common cosmetic ingredient. Acts as a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients.
Octocrylene#2
LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER
2-Cyano-3,3-Diphenyl Acrylic Acid 2-Ethylhexyl Ester
Homosalate#3
FRAGRANCE, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER
Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl ester
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane#4
LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER
1-[4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)phenyl]-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propane-1,3-dione
Ethylhexyl Salicylate#5
LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER
2-Ethylhexyl salicylate
Benzophenone-3#6
LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER
2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate#7
SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
1-hexadecanol, phosphate, potassium salt
Pvp/Eicosene Copolymer#8
Pvp/Eicosene Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Alcohol Denat#9
Solvent
Drying alcohol that can strip skin of natural oils and cause irritation.
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]
Polymethyl Acrylate#11
Methyl 2-propenoate, homopolymer
No function
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate#12
ANTIMICROBIAL, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Benzoic acid, C12-15 alkyl esters
Cetearyl Alcohol#13
mixture
mixture of fatty alcohols
PEG-8#14
BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy- (9000 mol EO average molar ratio)
Myristyl Myristate#15
OPACIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Tetradecyl myristate
Octyldodecanol#16
FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
2-Octyldodecan-1-ol
Titanium Dioxide#17⚠️ Restricted
COLORANT
Titanium Dioxide is one of the two members of the elite sunscreen group called physical sunscreens (or inorganic sunscreens if you’re a science geek a…
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract#18
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Vaccinium Oxycoccos (Cranberry) Extract#19
Vaccinium Oxycoccos (Cranberry) Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract#20
ANTIOXIDANT
Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Chinese Lycium chinense, Solanaceae
Tocopheryl Acetate#21
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Glycerin#22
Humectant
A powerful humectant that attracts moisture to the skin, keeping it hydrated and soft.
Propylene Glycol#23
group of stereoisomers
pair of enantiomers
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil#24
SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Castor oil (Ricinus communis), hydrogenated, ethoxylated (40 mol EO average molar ratio)
Glycereth-26#25
HUMECTANT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.,.alpha.',.alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris[.omega.-hydroxy-
Xanthan Gum#26
gum
food additive and thickener
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer#27
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate#28
Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Isopropyl Palmitate#29
BINDING, FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Isopropyl palmitate
Sodium Laureth Sulfate#30
CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
sodium 2-(2-dodecyloxyethoxy)ethyl sulphate
Aminomethyl Propanol#31
BUFFERING
2-Amino-2-methylpropanol
Triethanolamine#32
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Glyceryl Stearate#33
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
PEG-40 Stearate#34
SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(1-oxooctadecyl)-.omega.-hydroxy- (40 mol EO average molar ratio)
Ceteareth-20#35
CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
C16-18 alcohols, ethoxylated (20 mol EO average molar ratio)
Aluminum Stearate#36
ANTICAKING, COLORANT, EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Dihydroxyaluminium stearate
Polyhydroxystearic Acid#37
12-Hydroxyoctadecanoic acid, homopolymer
No function
Alumina#38
ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Aluminium oxide
Disodium EDTA#39
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
BHT#40
ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE
2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-cresol
Citric Acid#41
type of chemical entity
weak organic acid
Sodium Benzoate#42
ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE
Sodium benzoate
Sodium Sorbate#43
PRESERVATIVE
Sodium (E,E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate
Fragrance#44
Fragrance
A catch-all term that can refer to dozens of different chemicals. Common cause of allergic reactions.
Methylisothiazolinone#45
2-Methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one
No function
Decylene Glycol#46
SKIN CONDITIONING
1,2-Decanediol
Caprylyl Glycol#47
DEODORANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Octane-1,2-diol
Phenoxyethanol#48
Preservative
A common preservative that is generally well-tolerated by most skin types.
Benzyl Salicylate#49⚠️ Restricted
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Citronellol#50⚠️ Restricted
group of stereoisomers
pair of enantiomers
Geraniol#51⚠️ Restricted
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde#52🚫 Prohibited
3-Cyclohexene-1-Carboxaldehyde, 4-(4-Hydroxy-4-Methylpentyl)-; 3-(4-Hydroxy-4-methylpentyl)cyclohex-3-enecarbaldehyde
No function
Linalool#53⚠️ Restricted
Fragrance
A naturally occurring terpene alcohol found in many flowers and spice plants. Can cause allergic reactions.
