Beet The Sun SPF 50+ PA++++/The Beet Shield
Sunscreen

Beet The Sun SPF 50+ PA++++/The Beet Shield

Krave Beauty
30Ingredients
0EU Banned
1Caution
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Last updated10 Dec 2025
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
57% Natural40% 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.

TromethamineMax 0.5%
Max concentration:0.5%
Product types:All cosmetic products
Conditions:- Do not use with nitrosating systems- Minimum purity: 99% - Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5% (applies to raw materials) - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 microgram/kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers
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 6.6 — Optimal
6.6
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 6.6
Active ingredients: Ascorbyl Glucoside
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 6.6: optimal range (5–7)
Detected actives & ideal pH
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 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

57% natural40% synthetic
17 natural 1 unknown 12 synthetic

Based on 30 ingredients analyzed. 57% natural, 3% unknown and 40% synthetic.

Functions Overview (15)

solvent8:Water, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Dibutyl Adipate, Alcohol, Pentylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, Isohexadecane, 2-Hexanediol
skin conditioning7:Butyloctyl Salicylate, Dibutyl Adipate, Beta Vulgaris (Beet) Root Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Isohexadecane, Caprylyl Glycol, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract
skin conditioning - emollient4:Dibutyl Adipate, Isohexadecane, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Light lotion that absorbs reasonably fast
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Soft matte — natural-looking, shine-controlled

Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.