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Sunblock Ultra UV Shield Sun Essence SPF 50+
Contains Prohibited Substances
❌ 1 prohibited🔶 7 restricted
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❌ Prohibited (Annex II) — 1
- 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde
Ingredient composition · 65 total
Safe (4)Restricted (7)Prohibited (2)Unknown (52)
Composition
31% natural14% synthetic
🌿 20 natural❓ 36 unknown origin🧪 9 synthetic
Based on 65 ingredients analyzed. 31% natural, 55% unknown origin and 14% synthetic.
Ingredients data:52 / 65explained
2 prohibited (EU Annex II)
7 restricted (EU Annex III)
10 need review
Ingredient Analysis
Goodies
Proven actives & beneficial ingredients
Water
Niacinamide
Butylene Glycol
Hyaluronic Acid
Ingredients List
Showing 5 of 65 ingredients
Ingredients Explained
65 / 65Safe — well-studied, low concernNeutral / Unknown — limited dataConcern — high comedogenic/irritancy
⚠️15 of 65 ingredients missing description or function
Water#1
Solvent
The most common cosmetic ingredient. Acts as a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients.
Propanediol#2
SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
1,3-dihydroxypropane
Ethyl Methoxycinnamate#3
UV ABSORBER
Ethyl p-methoxycinnamate
Dibutyl Adipate#4
FILM FORMING, PLASTICISER, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT
Dibutyl adipate
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate#5
LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER
Benzoic Acid, 2-[4-(Diethylamino)-2-Hydroxybenzoyl]-, Hexyl Ester
Polysorbate 60#6
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate#7
ANTIMICROBIAL, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Benzoic acid, C12-15 alkyl esters
Niacinamide#8
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide, or as us normal people call it vitamin B3, is a real skincare superstar that has had so many studies and has so many skin benefits that we…
Cetearyl Olivate#9
HAIR CONDITIONING
Cetearyl Olivate is the ester of Cetearyl Alcohol and the fatty acids derived from olive oil
Titanium Dioxide#10⚠️ 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…
Cetyl Alcohol#11
EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Hexadecan-1-ol
Sorbitan Olivate#12
SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
D-Glucitol, 1,4-Anhydro-, 6-monoester with olive oil fatty acids
Ethylhexyl Triazone#13
LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER
Benzoic acid, 4,4',4''-(1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triyltriimino)tris-,tris(2-ethylhexyl) ester; octyl triazone
Cyclopentasiloxane#14
Emollient
A volatile silicone that improves product texture.
Ceteareth-23#15
CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
C16-18 alcohols, ethoxylated (23 mol EO average molar ratio)
Silica#16
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Glyceryl Stearate#17
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer#18
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Stearyl Alcohol#19
EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, REFATTING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Octadecan-1-ol
Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate#20
SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Stearic acid, monoester with oxybis(propanediol)
Aluminum Hydroxide#21
HUMECTANT, OPACIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN PROTECTING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Aluminium hydroxide
Polyhydroxystearic Acid#22
12-Hydroxyoctadecanoic acid, homopolymer
No function
Methicone#23
ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Poly[oxy(methylsilylene)]
Tocopheryl Acetate#24
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Myristyl Alcohol#25
EMULSION STABILISING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Tetradecanol
Sorbitan Isostearate#26
SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Sorbitan, isooctadecanoate
Adenosine#27
6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine
No function
Lauryl Alcohol#28
EMULSION STABILISING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Dodecan-1-ol
Sodium Hyaluronate#29
type of chemical entity
pharmaceutical drug
Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract#30
Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Butylene Glycol#31
Humectant
A humectant and solvent that helps ingredients penetrate the skin.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate#32
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil#33
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil#34
Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Propylene Glycol#35
group of stereoisomers
pair of enantiomers
Biosaccharide Gum-4#36
SKIN CONDITIONING
Biosaccharide Gum-4 is a fermentation gum derived from sorbitol. It is a deacetylated branched polymer consisting of L-fucose, 2-D-glucose and glucuronic acid r…
Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract#37
Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract#38
SKIN CONDITIONING
Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Wild Marjoram, Origanum vulgare L., Labiatae
Mangifera Indica (Mango) Fruit Extract#39
Mangifera Indica (Mango) Fruit Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Hyaluronic Acid#40
Humectant
It’s the - sodium form - cousin of the famous NMF, hyaluronic acid (HA). If HA does not tell you anything we have a super detailed, …
Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract#41
SKIN CONDITIONING
Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract is an extract of the peel of the Mangosteen, Garcinia mangostana L., Hypericaceae
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract#42
SKIN CONDITIONING
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of Chamaecyparis obtusa, Cupressaceae
Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Seed Oil#43
Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Seed Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract#44
ASTRINGENT, HUMECTANT, SOOTHING
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Scutellaria baicalensis, Lamiaceae
Punica Granatum Seed Oil#45
SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Punica Granatum Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Pomegranate, Punica granatum L., Punicaceae
Portulaca Oleracea Extract#46
SKIN CONDITIONING
Portulaca Oleracea Extract is an extract of the whole plant of the Purselane, Portulaca oleracea L., Portulacaceae
Mangifera Indica Seed Oil#47
SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Mangifera Indica Seed Oil is the fixed oil expressed from the kernels of the fruit of the Mango, Mangifera indica L., Anacardiaceae
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract#48
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Citrus Paradisi(Grapefruit) Seed Oil#49
Citrus Paradisi(Grapefruit) Seed Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract#50⚠️ Restricted
FRAGRANCE, HAIR CONDITIONING, ORAL CARE
Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract is an extract obtained from the dried bark of the Chinese Cinnamon, Cinnamomum cassia (L.), Lauraceae
Ethylhexylglycerin#51
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Malpighia Emarginata (Acerola) Fruit Extract#52
Malpighia Emarginata (Acerola) Fruit Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Tocopherol#53
group of chemical entities
antioxidant compounds with vitamin E activity
Disodium EDTA#54
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
1#55⚠️ Restricted
1 is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
2-Hexanediol#56
2-Hexanediol is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Phenoxyethanol#57
Preservative
A common preservative that is generally well-tolerated by most skin types.
Chlorphenesin#58
ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(4-chlorophenoxy)-
Fragrance#59
Fragrance
A catch-all term that can refer to dozens of different chemicals. Common cause of allergic reactions.
Butylphenyl Methylpropional#60🚫 Prohibited
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Linalool#61⚠️ Restricted
Fragrance
A naturally occurring terpene alcohol found in many flowers and spice plants. Can cause allergic reactions.
Amyl Cinnamal#62⚠️ Restricted
PERFUMING
2-Benzylideneheptanal
Benzyl Salicylate#63⚠️ Restricted
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone#64⚠️ Restricted
PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING
3-Methyl-4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexenyl)-3-buten-2-one; Methyl-gamma-ionone; gamma-Methylionone
Citronellol#65⚠️ Restricted
group of stereoisomers
pair of enantiomers





