Sunscreen Filters

4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor

4-METHYLBENZYLIDENE CAMPHOR

A chemical UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet radiation to protect skin from sun damage

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Primarily functions as a polymeric emulsifier | Used to enhance the texture of skin care and hair care products

Allantoin Paba

ALLANTOIN PABA

A dual-action compound combining skin conditioning with broad-spectrum UV protection

Aluminum Hydroxide

Found naturally in certain minerals | Opacifying agent, skin protectant, and absorbent

Arachidyl Glucoside

Mild surfactant and emulsifying agent | Often used to enhance the texture of skin care products, such as facial creams

Beeswax

Beeswax is often used as a thickening agent in skin care and

Benzophenone-1

BENZOPHENONE-1

A synthetic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet radiation to help protect skin from sun damage

Benzophenone-3

BENZOPHENONE-3

A chemical UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet radiation to help prevent sun damage

Benzophenone-4

BENZOPHENONE-4

A chemical UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet radiation to help protect skin from sun damage

Benzophenone-5

BENZOPHENONE-5

A chemical UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet radiation to help protect skin from sun damage

Benzophenone-9

BENZOPHENONE-9

A UV filter that absorbs UVA and UVB radiation to help protect skin from sun damage

Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol

BENZOTRIAZOLYL DODECYL P-CRESOL

A photostabiliser that helps protect UV filters and other light-sensitive ingredients

Benzyl Salicylate

BENZYL SALICYLATE

A fragrance and UV filter component used in skincare and beauty products

Bis-Methane

BIS-METHANE

A chemical UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet radiation to help protect skin from sun damage

Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract

BUDDLEJA OFFICINALIS FLOWER EXTRACT

A plant-derived UV filter with potential antioxidant properties

Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil

CALOPHYLLUM INOPHYLLUM SEED OIL

A traditional plant oil with emerging evidence for wound healing and skin barrier support

Carotenoids

CAROTENOIDS

A plant-derived antioxidant that protects skin from environmental damage and supports photoprotection

Carthamus Tinctorius Leaf Extract

CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS LEAF EXTRACT

Plant-derived antioxidant extract with potential UV-protective properties

Cobalt Dna

COBALT DNA

A cobalt-derived compound with antioxidant and skin-conditioning properties

Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine

Mild cleansing agent derived from coconut oil | Boosts lather and helps thicken skin care formulas

Denatured Alcohol

A type of volatile alcohol that can irritate skin | Depletes key substances in skin’s moisture barrier

Dextrin

Carbohydrate classified as a polysaccharide | Used as an adhesive when mixed with water

Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate

DIETHYLHEXYL 2,6-NAPHTHALATE

A photostabiliser and emollient used primarily in sun protection formulations

Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate

Not available

Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer

A mixture of the silicone dimethicone with PEG-10 and PEG-15.

Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate

A mixture of fatty acids | Used as an emollient, emulsifier, and thickening agent in skin care products

Disodium Phenyl Dibenzimidazole Tetrasulfonate

DISODIUM PHENYL DIBENZIMIDAZOLE TETRASULFONATE

A water-soluble chemical UV filter used in modern sunscreen formulations

Ethyl Methoxycinnamate

ETHYL METHOXYCINNAMATE

A cinnamate-derived UV filter with potential melanin-regulating properties

Ethylhexyl Dimethyl Paba

ETHYLHEXYL DIMETHYL PABA

A chemical UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet radiation to help protect skin from sun damage

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE

A chemical UV filter that absorbs UVB rays to help prevent sun damage

Fatty Alcohol

Made from fatty acid | Structurally similar to triglycerides

Fluorescent Brightener 230

FLUORESCENT BRIGHTENER 230

A synthetic UV-absorbing agent that helps protect skin from sun damage

Fuller's Earth

Mineral substance that is similar to kaolin (a clay)

Glyceryl Ester

Large group of ingredients that are composed of fats and oils

HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer

Provides excellent slip and fluidity | Gives a soft-focus effect and wrinkle correction

Hydrolyzed Olive Fruit

HYDROLYZED OLIVE FRUIT

Plant-derived antioxidant and emollient from olive fruit with protective properties

Isoamyl P-Methoxycinnamate

ISOAMYL P-METHOXYCINNAMATE

A chemical UV filter that absorbs UVB radiation to help protect skin from sun damage

Isodecyl Neopentanoate

Synthetic emollient that also helps product flow | Delivers silicone-like esthetics with a light, dry finish

Isodecyl Salicylate

Ester of decyl alcohol + salicylic acid | Skin conditioning ingredient

Isohexadecane

Versatile ingredient used as a cleansing agent, solvent, texture enhancer, and skin-conditioning agent | Imparts a non-greasy, lightweight, silky feel

Laureth-3

Works as an emulsifier and cleansing agent in skin care formulas | Also functions as a texture enhancer/thickening agent

Menaquinone-7

MENAQUINONE-7

A form of vitamin K that may support skin protection and sebum regulation

Menthyl Anthranilate

MENTHYL ANTHRANILATE

A chemical UV filter that absorbs UVA and UVB radiation to help protect skin from sun damage

Methoxycinnamic Acid

METHOXYCINNAMIC ACID

A cinnamic acid derivative that offers UV protection and helps stabilise formulations

Methoxycinnamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine

METHOXYCINNAMIDOPROPYL HYDROXYSULTAINE

A dual-function ingredient combining UV protection with hair and skin conditioning properties

Methoxypropylamino Cyclohexenylidene Ethoxyethylcyanoacetate

METHOXYPROPYLAMINO CYCLOHEXENYLIDENE ETHOXYETHYLCYANOACETATE

A UV filter that targets the UVA1 wavelengths most sunscreens leave unprotected

Methyl Gluceth-20 Benzoate

Synthetic ester and emollient | Used to improve product spreadability

Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol

METHYLENE BIS-BENZOTRIAZOLYL TETRAMETHYLBUTYLPHENOL

A chemical UV filter that absorbs UVA and UVB radiation to help prevent sun damage

Methylsilanol PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate

Methylsilanol PEG-7 glyceryl cocoate is a glyceryl ester used as

Methylsilanol Tri-PEG-8 Glyceryl Cocoate

Emulsifier and texture enhancer | Contains coconut oil-derived fatty acids

Micronised Zinc Oxide

Zinc Oxide

Fine particle mineral sunscreen for invisible protection

Momordica Cochinchinensis Seed Aril Oil

MOMORDICA COCHINCHINENSIS SEED ARIL OIL

A carotenoid-rich seed oil that conditions skin whilst providing antioxidant support

Montmorillonite

Type of clay that’s a mix of bentonite (another clay) and

Myristyl Alcohol

Functions as a thickener, emulsion stabilizer, and emollient | Sometimes used as a surfactant

Myristyl Myristate

The ester of myristyl alcohol and myristic acid | Used as an emollient, occlusive, opacifier, and texture enhancer

Myroxylon Pereirae

Balsam peru is a fatty resin that when applied topically can cause sensitivity

Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate

Derived from a mixture of neopentyl glycol and heptanoic acid | Functions as a skin-softening agent and formulary thickening agent

Nylon-12

Nylon-12 is a powder substance used as an absorbent and texture enhancer. | When present in high amounts in skin care or makeup products, nylon-12 tends to have mattifying properties.

Octyldodecyl Myristate

A mixture of octyldodecanol and myristic acid | Functions as a skin-softening agent and emollient

Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate

A synthetic emollient that conditions and softens skin | Made from the fatty alcohol octyldodecanol

Oleth-10

Non-irritating fatty alcohol that functions as a texture enhancer and cleansing agent | Widely used as an emulsifier in water + oil cosmetics

Palm Kernel Acid

A mixture of fatty acids derived from palm oil

Palm Oil Methyl Esters Extract

PALM OIL METHYL ESTERS EXTRACT

A plant-derived extract with antimicrobial and antioxidant properties

Paraffinum Liquidum

Mineral oil is a clear, odorless oil derived from petroleum that

PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate

Thickener used in hair and skin care products | Also an emulsifier

PEG-32

PEG-32 functions as an emulsifier, which is a type of ingredient

PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Primarily used as a cleansing agent | Helps whisk away oil, dirt and other debris

Phenylene Bis-Diphenyltriazine

PHENYLENE BIS-DIPHENYLTRIAZINE

A broad-spectrum UV filter offering protection across ultraviolet and visible light wavelengths

Pinus Pinaster Bark/Bud Extract

PINUS PINASTER BARK/BUD EXTRACT

A plant extract with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties derived from maritime pine

Poloxamer 407

Liquid polymer that functions as a surfactant

Polyacrylamide

Acts as a film-former, suspending/binding agent and emollient in skin care formulas | Other reported uses include foam building agent in cleansing products

Polybutene

Synthetic polymer with a thick, viscous texture | Has emollient properties for skin and lips

Polyglyceryl Methacrylate

An ester used in cosmetics | Serves as a texture enhancer

Polyglyceryl-10 Behenate/Eicosadioate

Ester of polyglyceryl-10 + fatty acids behenic & eicosadoic | Stabilizes oil and water emulsions

Polyglyceryl-10 Dipalmitate

Functions as an emollient in cosmetics | Also an emulsifier

Polyisobutene

Polymer of the hydrocarbon isobutylene obtained from petroleum oil

Polyquaternium-10

Synthetic polymer compound primarily used in hair care products | Offers hair conditioning, detangling, and anti-static benefits

Polyquaternium-59

POLYQUATERNIUM-59

A synthetic UV filter that helps protect skin from sun damage and photoaging

Polysilicone-15

POLYSILICONE-15

A silicone-based UV filter that provides broad-spectrum sun protection in skincare formulations

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Used as a cleansing agent and emulsifier | Is a white or beige powder in its raw form

Potassium Cocoate

Cleansing agent and surfactant derived from coconut oil | Used to create lather and remove dirt and oil

Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate

A gentle cleansing agent derived from coconut oil and the amino acid glycine. | Creates a creamy, luxurious lather.

Potassium Lactate

Potassium salt of lactic acid | Improves skin’s natural moisturizing factor

PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate

Mixture of glycols and fatty alcohols used as a

PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate

PPG-3 benzyl ether myristate is an emollient that has a

PPG-6 Decyltetradeceth-30

Synthetic polymer | Functions as an emulsifier and surfactant

Propylheptyl Caprylate

Clear oily liquid that is primarily used as an emollient | Delivers a soft, moisturizing feel to skin

Quaternium-95

QUATERNIUM-95

A conditioning agent with potential UV-protective properties, primarily used in hair and scalp formulations

Red Petrolatum

RED PETROLATUM

A petrolatum-based occlusive that seals moisture and supports barrier function

Rice Starch

Absorbent substance sometimes included in products rather than talc

Rutinyl Succinate

RUTINYL SUCCINATE

A stabilised form of rutin that offers antioxidant protection and UV defence

Silica Silylate

A synthetic silica derivative, this versatile ingredient helps

Sodium Acrylates Copolymer

Synthetic polymer with multiple uses in cosmetics | Help stabilize, suspend and bind key ingredients

Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

A powerful anionic (water- and oil-loving) surfactant | Has cleansing and foaming properties

Sodium Cocoamphoacetate

Gentle cleansing agent derived from coconut fatty acids

Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate

Mild cleansing agent made from glutamic acid and coconut oil | Considered non-irritating to skin

Sodium Dehydroacetate

Used as a preservative to prevent formulary spoilage | An organic salt

Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate

Mild cleansing agent and surfactant | Imparts softening benefits to skin

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

Naturally derived ingredient | Used as an emulsifier and mild thickening agent

Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate

Mild cleansing agent derived from corn and coconut | Used to adjust the foaming and lathering properties of cleansers

Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate

Sodium salt of myristoyl sarcosine | Functions as a hair conditioning agent, emollient, and cleansing agent

Sodium PEG-7 Olive Oil Carboxylate

Mild surfactant derived from olive oil | Formed by reacting olive oil fatty acids with polyethylene glycol (PEG)

Sodium Polyacrylate

Used as a film-forming agent, stabilizer, thickener, and absorbent in cosmetics | Can absorb 100-1000 times its mass in water

Sodium Polyacrylate Starch

Mixture of a natural starch and a synthetic acrylate polymer | Functions as a texture enhancer, thickening agent, stabilizer, and absorbent

Sodium Trideceth Sulfate

Mild cleansing agent | Helps water mix with oil and dirt

Sodium/Aluminum/Iron/Sulfate/Citrate/Hydroxide

SODIUM/ALUMINUM/IRON/SULFATE/CITRATE/HYDROXIDE

A versatile mineral compound used for antimicrobial and deodorising action in skincare formulations

Spearmint Oil

Not Available

Spirulina Platensis Powder

SPIRULINA PLATENSIS POWDER

A nutrient-rich algae powder with antioxidant and UV-protective properties

Tripaba Panthenol

TRIPABA PANTHENOL

A conditioning agent and UV filter with multiple functions in skincare formulations

Zinc Retinoate Hydroxide

ZINC RETINOATE HYDROXIDE

A stabilised retinoid compound offering antioxidant and skin-conditioning benefits