UV Defense Lotion SPF 50
1 PROHIBITED
Mary Kay

UV Defense Lotion SPF 50

Sunscreens
Contains Prohibited Substances
❌ 1 prohibited🔶 4 restricted
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❌ Prohibited (Annex II) — 1
  • 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde
Ingredient composition · 32 total
Safe (1)Restricted (4)Prohibited (1)Unknown (26)

Composition

13% natural28% synthetic
🌿 4 natural❓ 19 unknown origin🧪 9 synthetic

Based on 32 ingredients analyzed. 13% natural, 59% unknown origin and 28% synthetic.

Ingredients data:26 / 32explained
1 prohibited (EU Annex II)
4 restricted (EU Annex III)
5 need review

Ingredient Analysis

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Goodies
Proven actives & beneficial ingredients
Butylene Glycol

Ingredients List

Showing 5 of 32 ingredients

Ingredients Explained

32 / 32
Safe — well-studied, low concernNeutral / Unknown — limited dataConcern — high comedogenic/irritancy
⚠️7 of 32 ingredients missing description or function
Water/​Eau/​Aqua#1
Water/​Eau/​Aqua is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate#2
LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER
2-Ethylhexyl 4-methoxycinnamate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Dipropylene Glycol#3
FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Octocrylene#4
LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER
2-Cyano-3,3-Diphenyl Acrylic Acid 2-Ethylhexyl Ester
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Ethylhexyl Salicylate#5
LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER
2-Ethylhexyl salicylate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Butylene Glycol#6
Humectant
A humectant and solvent that helps ingredients penetrate the skin.
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane#7
LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER
1-[4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)phenyl]-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propane-1,3-dione
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer#8
FILM FORMING
2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 1,2-ethanediyl ester, polymer with methyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine#9
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
Caprylyl Glycol#10
DEODORANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Octane-1,2-diol
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Dimethicone#11
Emollient
A silicone that forms a protective barrier on the skin.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Acrylates/​C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer#12
Acrylates/​C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Ethylhexylglycerin#13
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 2/5
Tocopheryl Acetate#14
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 1/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Tromethamine#15
BUFFERING, FRAGRANCE
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Sodium Acrylate/​Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer#16
Sodium Acrylate/​Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
1#17⚠️ Restricted
1 is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
2-Hexanediol#18
2-Hexanediol is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Isohexadecane#19
SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT
Hydrocarbons, C4, 1,3-butadiene-free, polym., tetraisobutylene fraction, hydrogenated
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Fragrance/​Parfum#20
Fragrance/​Parfum is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Disodium EDTA#21
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Polysorbate 80#22
DENATURANT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Sorbitan, mono-9-octadecenoate, poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivs., (Z)-
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice#23
SKIN CONDITIONING
Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice is the sap from the tree, Betula platyphylla japonica, Betulaceae
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water#24
FRAGRANCE
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from Chamaecyparis obtusa, Cupressaceae
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Phyllostachys Bambusoides Juice#25
SKIN CONDITIONING
Phyllostachys Bambusoides Juice is the sap of the bamboo tree, Phyllostachys bambusoides, Poaceae.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Sorbitan Oleate#26
SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Sorbitan oleate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Benzyl Benzoate#27⚠️ Restricted
A common fragrance ingredient that has a faint sweet balsamic smell. It can also be a solvent and can fight against microbes and insects very well.It&a…
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No function
Phenoxyethanol#28
Preservative
A common preservative that is generally well-tolerated by most skin types.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Butylphenyl Methylpropional#29🚫 Prohibited
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Hexyl Cinnamal#30⚠️ Restricted
PERFUMING
2-Phenylmethyleneoctanal; alpha-Hexylcinnamaldehyde; 2-Benzylideneoctanal; alpha-n-hexyl-beta-phenylacrolein
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Citronellol#31⚠️ Restricted
group of stereoisomers
pair of enantiomers
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone#32⚠️ Restricted
PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING
3-Methyl-4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexenyl)-3-buten-2-one; Methyl-gamma-ionone; gamma-Methylionone
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5