Sun Protection Aqua Gel SPF 50
4 PROHIBITED
Watsons

Sun Protection Aqua Gel SPF 50

Sunscreens
Contains Prohibited Substances
❌ 2 prohibited🔶 10 restricted
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❌ Prohibited (Annex II) — 1
  • 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde
Ingredient composition · 46 total
Safe (2)Restricted (10)Prohibited (3)Unknown (31)

Composition

13% natural15% synthetic
🌿 6 natural❓ 33 unknown origin🧪 7 synthetic

Based on 46 ingredients analyzed. 13% natural, 72% unknown origin and 15% synthetic.

Ingredients data:44 / 46explained
4 prohibited (EU Annex II)
10 restricted (EU Annex III)
13 need review

Ingredient Analysis

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Goodies
Proven actives & beneficial ingredients
Glycerin
Butylene Glycol

Ingredients List

Showing 5 of 46 ingredients

Ingredients Explained

46 / 46
Safe — well-studied, low concernNeutral / Unknown — limited dataConcern — high comedogenic/irritancy
⚠️3 of 46 ingredients missing description or function
Aqua#1
musical group
Danish-Norwegian music group
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate#2
LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER
2-Ethylhexyl 4-methoxycinnamate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Dimethicone#3
Emollient
A silicone that forms a protective barrier on the skin.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Alcohol Denat#4
Solvent
Drying alcohol that can strip skin of natural oils and cause irritation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 4/5
Ethylhexyl Salicylate#5
LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER
2-Ethylhexyl salicylate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Silica#6
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Hamamelis Virginiana Water#7
Hamamelis Virginiana Water is an aqueous solution containing natural volatile oils obtained by the distillation of twigs, bark and leaves of of the Witch Hazel,…
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No function
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine#8
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
Polymethylsilsesquioxane#9
OPACIFYING
Polymer formed by hydrolysis and condensation of methyltrimethoxysilane
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Glycerin#10
Humectant
A powerful humectant that attracts moisture to the skin, keeping it hydrated and soft.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Polyacrylamide#11
ANTISTATIC, BINDING, FILM FORMING
2-Propenamide, homopolymer
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Phenoxyethanol#12
Preservative
A common preservative that is generally well-tolerated by most skin types.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice#13
SKIN CONDITIONING
Aloe Vera is one of today’s magic plants. It does have some very nice properties indeed, though famous dermatologist Leslie Baumann warns us in her bo…
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Parfum#14
FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING
Parfum is a term for ingredient labelling used to identify that a product contains a material or a combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to prod…
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
C13-14 Isoparaffin#15
SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT
Alkanes, C13-14-iso
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Chlorphenesin#16
ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(4-chlorophenoxy)-
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Tocopheryl Acetate#17
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 1/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Laureth-7#18
SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
3,6,9,12,15,18,21-Heptaoxatritriacontanol
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Disodium EDTA#19
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Triethanolamine#20
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Sodium Hyaluronate#21
type of chemical entity
pharmaceutical drug
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate#22
HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING
.alpha.-d-Glucopyranosiduronic acid, (3.beta.,20.beta.)-20-carboxy-11-oxo-30-norolean-12-en-3-yl 2-O-.beta.-d-glucopyranuronosyl-, dipotassium salt
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Benzoic Acid#23
FRAGRANCE, pH ADJUSTERS, PRESERVATIVE
Benzoic acid
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 3/5
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane#24
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
Benzophenone-3#25
LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER
2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Butylene Glycol#26
Humectant
A humectant and solvent that helps ingredients penetrate the skin.
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Potassium Sorbate#27
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 2/5
Phospholipids#28
structural class of chemical entities
lipids containing phosphoric acid as a mono- or di-ester
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Sodium Benzoate#29
ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE
Sodium benzoate
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Citric Acid#30
type of chemical entity
weak organic acid
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Polygonum Aviculare Extract#31
SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Polygonum Aviculare Extract is an extract of the herb of the Knotweed, Polygonum aviculare L., Polygonaceae
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Melanin#32
SKIN PROTECTING
Melanins
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Pentylene Glycol#33
SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Ethylhexylglycerin#34
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 2/5
D-Limonene#35⚠️ Restricted
D-Limonene is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Butylphenyl Methylpropional#36🚫 Prohibited
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Coumarin#37⚠️ Restricted
PERFUMING
Coumarin; 2H-1-Benzopyran-2-one
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Geraniol#38⚠️ Restricted
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Citronellol#39⚠️ Restricted
group of stereoisomers
pair of enantiomers
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Linalool#40⚠️ Restricted
Fragrance
A naturally occurring terpene alcohol found in many flowers and spice plants. Can cause allergic reactions.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 3/5
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone#41⚠️ 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
Hexyl Cinnamal#42⚠️ Restricted
PERFUMING
2-Phenylmethyleneoctanal; alpha-Hexylcinnamaldehyde; 2-Benzylideneoctanal; alpha-n-hexyl-beta-phenylacrolein
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
D-Limonene#43⚠️ Restricted
D-Limonene is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Butylphenyl Methylpropional#44🚫 Prohibited
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Coumarin#45⚠️ Restricted
PERFUMING
Coumarin; 2H-1-Benzopyran-2-one
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Geraniol#46⚠️ Restricted
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5