2 PROHIBITED
Sun Essence SPF 50 PA+++
Contains Prohibited Substances
❌ 1 prohibited
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❌ Prohibited (Annex II) — 1
- 3-(4'-methylbenzylidene)-camphor; [INCI: 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor]
Ingredient composition · 23 total
Safe (1)Restricted (0)Prohibited (2)Unknown (20)
Composition
9% natural39% synthetic
🌿 2 natural❓ 12 unknown origin🧪 9 synthetic
Based on 23 ingredients analyzed. 9% natural, 52% unknown origin and 39% synthetic.
Ingredients data:19 / 23explained
2 prohibited (EU Annex II)
1 need review
Ingredient Analysis
Goodies
Proven actives & beneficial ingredients
Water
Base Formula
Main ingredients by concentration
Water#5
Ingredients List
Showing 5 of 23 ingredients
Ingredients Explained
23 / 23Safe — well-studied, low concernNeutral / Unknown — limited dataConcern — high comedogenic/irritancy
⚠️4 of 23 ingredients missing description or function
Octinoxate#1
Octinoxate is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Homosalate#2
FRAGRANCE, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER
Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl ester
Octisalate#3
Octisalate is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Octocrylene#4
LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER
2-Cyano-3,3-Diphenyl Acrylic Acid 2-Ethylhexyl Ester
Water#5
Solvent
The most common cosmetic ingredient. Acts as a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients.
Alcohol Denat#6
Solvent
Drying alcohol that can strip skin of natural oils and cause irritation.
4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor#7🚫 Prohibited
LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER
(.+-.)-1,7,7-trimethyl-3-[(4-methylphenyl)methylene]bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one
Bisethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine#8
Bisethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Dipropylene Glycol#9
FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol
Isoamyl p-Methoxycinnamate#10
LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER
Isopentyl p-methoxycinnamate
Xylitol#11
HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING
Xylitol
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane#12
HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE
Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane is a dimethyl silane ethoxylated methyl diether containing an average of 36 moles of ethylene oxide
Tapioca Starch#13
VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Tapioca Starch is the starch obtained from tapioca. It consists primarily of amylose and amylopectin
Cyclopentasiloxane#14
Emollient
A volatile silicone that improves product texture.
Cetearyl Alcohol#15
mixture
mixture of fatty alcohols
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate#16
SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
1-hexadecanol, phosphate, potassium salt
Silica Dimethyl Silylate#17
ANTICAKING, ANTIFOAMING, EMULSION STABILISING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Silane, dichlorodimethyl-, reaction products with silica
Sodium Carbomer#18
EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, GEL FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol 2-propenyl ether, sodium salts
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer#19
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Xanthan Gum#20
gum
food additive and thickener
Tocopheryl Acetate#21
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Phenoxyethanol#22
Preservative
A common preservative that is generally well-tolerated by most skin types.
Chlorphenesin#23
ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(4-chlorophenoxy)-
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