Aqua Essence UV Perfect Sunscreen SPF 50
3 PROHIBITED
L'Oreal Paris

Aqua Essence UV Perfect Sunscreen SPF 50

Sunscreens
Contains Prohibited Substances
❌ 1 prohibited⚠️ 1 needs review🔶 7 restricted
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❌ Prohibited (Annex II) — 1
  • 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde
⚠️ Needs Review (Annex II) — 1
  • Styrene/Acrylates copolymer (nano) [INCI] Sodium Styrene/Acrylates copolymer (nano) [INCI]
Updated: 4/3/2026, 12:57:40 PM
Ingredient composition · 32 total
Safe (1)Restricted (7)Prohibited (3)Unknown (21)

Composition

16% natural25% synthetic
🌿 5 natural❓ 19 unknown origin🧪 8 synthetic

Based on 32 ingredients analyzed. 16% natural, 59% unknown origin and 25% synthetic.

Ingredients data:27 / 32explained
3 prohibited (EU Annex II)
7 restricted (EU Annex III)
8 need review

Ingredient Analysis

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Goodies
Proven actives & beneficial ingredients
Glycerin

Ingredients List

Showing 5 of 32 ingredients

Ingredients Explained

32 / 32
Safe — well-studied, low concernNeutral / Unknown — limited dataConcern — high comedogenic/irritancy
⚠️6 of 32 ingredients missing description or function
Aqua#1
musical group
Danish-Norwegian music group
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Alcohol Denat#2
Solvent
Drying alcohol that can strip skin of natural oils and cause irritation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 4/5
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate#3
LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER
2-Ethylhexyl 4-methoxycinnamate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate#4
SKIN CONDITIONING
Glycine, N-methyl-N-(1-oxododecyl)-, 1-methylethyl ester
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Diisopropyl Sebacate#5
PLASTICISER, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT
Diisopropyl sebacate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Propylene Glycol#6
group of stereoisomers
pair of enantiomers
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine#7
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]
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate#8
LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER
Benzoic Acid, 2-[4-(Diethylamino)-2-Hydroxybenzoyl]-, Hexyl Ester
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Styrene/​Acrylates Copolymer#9🚫 Prohibited
Styrene/​Acrylates Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Glycerin#10
Humectant
A powerful humectant that attracts moisture to the skin, keeping it hydrated and soft.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Drometrizole Trisiloxane#11
LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER
Phenol,2-(2H-Benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-Methyl-6-(2-Methyl-3-(1,3,3,3-Tetramethyl-1-(Trimethylsilyl)Oxy)-Disiloxanyl)Propyl
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Ethylhexyl Triazone#12
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
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Tocophérol Acétate#13
Tocophérol Acétate is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Phenoxyethanol#14
Preservative
A common preservative that is generally well-tolerated by most skin types.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Stearic Acid#15
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Adenosine#16
6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No function
PEG-8 Laurate#17
SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(1-oxododecyl)-.omega.-hydroxy- (8 mol EO average molar ratio)
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Palmitic Acid#18
SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Hexadecanoic acid
Comedogenic: 1/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Ammonium Polyacryldimethyltauramide/​Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate#19
Ammonium Polyacryldimethyltauramide/​Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Limonene#20⚠️ Restricted
Fragrance
A common fragrance ingredient derived from citrus fruits. Can be irritating to sensitive skin.
Comedogenic: 1/5 Irritancy: 2/5
Linalool#21⚠️ Restricted
Fragrance
A naturally occurring terpene alcohol found in many flowers and spice plants. Can cause allergic reactions.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 3/5
Benzyl Alcohol#22⚠️ Restricted
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Caprylyl Glycol#23
DEODORANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Octane-1,2-diol
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer#24
Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Geraniol#25⚠️ Restricted
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Disodium EDTA#26
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Ceteth-10#27
SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hexadecyl-.omega.-hydroxy- (10 mol EO average molar ratio)
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Potassium Hydroxide#28⚠️ Restricted
BUFFERING
Potassium hydroxide
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Butylphenyl Methylpropional#29🚫 Prohibited
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Citronellol#30⚠️ Restricted
group of stereoisomers
pair of enantiomers
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Hexyl Cinnamal#31⚠️ Restricted
PERFUMING
2-Phenylmethyleneoctanal; alpha-Hexylcinnamaldehyde; 2-Benzylideneoctanal; alpha-n-hexyl-beta-phenylacrolein
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Parfum/​Fragrance#32
Parfum/​Fragrance is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
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