Sunscreen
Sunscreen

Sunscreen

Round Lab
36Ingredients
0EU Banned
1Caution
0.2/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.2/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
67% Natural33% 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.

Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil
Product types:All cosmetic products
Conditions:Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L (15 )
Label warnings: (15 ) This limit applies to the substance and not to the finished cosmetic product.’
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 6.3 — Ineffective
6.3
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 6.3
Active ingredients: L-Ascorbic Acid
L-Ascorbic Acid at pH 6.3: likely ineffective — above 4
L-Ascorbic Acid is at pH 6.3, which is too high for optimal efficacy (2.5–3.5).
Detected actives & ideal pH
L-Ascorbic AcidpH 2.5–3.5

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Reef-SafeNot compliant
Contains Cyclohexasiloxane
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

67% natural33% synthetic
24 natural 12 synthetic

Based on 36 ingredients analyzed. 67% natural and 33% synthetic.

UV filters1 filter
TypeMineral
Silicones3 silicones

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning13:Cyclohexasiloxane, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Caprylyl Methicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Methyl Trimethicone, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract, Glyceryl Glucoside... +5 more
solvent7:Water, Cyclohexasiloxane, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Isododecane, Methyl Trimethicone, 2-Hexanediol
humectant6:Cryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Glyceryl Glucoside, Hyaluronic Acid, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

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

Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.