C Beyond Triple Serum SPF40
Sunscreen

C Beyond Triple Serum SPF40

Ilia
30Ingredients
0EU Banned
0Caution
0.5/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.5/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Low Allergens1 fragrance allergen
63% Natural37% synthetic

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 6.6 — Ineffective
6.6
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 6.6
Active ingredients: L-Ascorbic Acid, Niacinamide
L-Ascorbic Acid at pH 6.6: likely ineffective — above 4
Niacinamide at pH 6.6: optimal range (5–7)
L-Ascorbic Acid is at pH 6.6, which is too high for optimal efficacy (2.5–3.5).
Detected actives & ideal pH
L-Ascorbic AcidpH 2.5–3.5
NiacinamidepH 5–7

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Reef-SafeLikely
No reef-harmful ingredients detected
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

63% natural37% synthetic
19 natural 11 synthetic

Based on 30 ingredients analyzed. 63% natural and 37% synthetic.

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning9:Shea Butter Ethyl Esters, Butyloctyl Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Niacinamide, Silica Silylate, Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Caprylyl Glycol... +1 more
solvent5:Butyloctyl Salicylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, C9-12 Alkane, Methylpropanediol, Phenylpropanol
skin conditioning - emollient4:Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Silica Silylate, Caprylyl Glycol

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Light lotion that absorbs reasonably fast
SpreadabilityModerate
AbsorptionSlow
Tackiness / ResidueVery low
Finish:Soft matte — natural-looking, shine-controlled

Standard cosmetic feel — no unusual sensory characteristics detected.