Defend Sheer Hydration SPF 40

• Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneUv Absorber, Uv Filter, Sunscreen
• Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (Octinoxate)UV Absorber, UV Filter
• Ethylhexyl SalicylateUv Absorber, Uv Filter, Sunscreen
• WaterSolvent
• Acetyl GlucosamineSkin Conditioning
• Butyloctyl SalicylateSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning
• CyclopentasiloxaneSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Hair Conditioning
• DimethiconeSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Anti-foaming Agent, Skin Protecting
• C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Antimicrobial
• GlycerinSolvent, Perfuming, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Denaturant

  Ingredient Notes

  In a lab study, Malassezia was unable to grow on glycerin without the presence of fatty acids in the agar, indicating that it is not a fungal acne trigger.

  EWG2

  CIRS

  References

  • https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Glycerol
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18510666
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11301638
  • https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9284/6/3/45
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29737895
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/4128616
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC118058/
  • https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022202X15498574
  • http://en.cnki.com.cn/Article_en/CJFDTOTAL-ZHYY201307007.htm
  • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25134312/
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5137500/
• Butylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Controlling, Viscositydecreasing Agent
• Glyceryl StearateFungal Acne TriggerEmollient, Emulsifying

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Octyldodecyl NeopentanoateSkin Conditioning, Emollient
• Cetyl AlcoholMasking, Emollient, Surfactant, Fragrance, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Opacifying, Foam Boosting
• PEG-100 StearateFungal Acne TriggerSurfactant

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1-3

  CIRS
• Cetearyl AlcoholFungal Acne TriggerEmollient, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Opacifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasingagent - Aqueous

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  Ingredient Notes

  Unexpectedly, the growth of some Malassezia spp., especially M. furfur, was observed in the presence of a primary fatty alcohol, Cetylstearyl Alcohol (Cetearyl Alcohol). (Dobler et al. - 2019).

  EWG1

  CIRS

  References

  • https://doi.org/10.3390/cosmetics6030045
• Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed ExtractUv Absorber, Antioxidant, Anticaries Agent, Antidandruff Agent, Antifungal Agent, Antimicrobial Agent, Sunscreen Agent
• Melia Azadirachta (Neem) Leaf ExtractAntimicrobial, Skin Protecting
• LecithinSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Surfactant, Emulsifying, Antistatic Agent
• Arctium Lappa (Burdock) Root ExtractSkin Conditioning
• Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E)Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant
• Dimethicone CrosspolymerViscosity Controlling, Emulsion Stabilising, Hair Fixing, Suspending Agent - Nonsurfactant, Viscosity Increasingagent - Nonaqueous
• Propylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Skin-Conditioning agent - Miscellaneous
• PEG-75 StearateFungal Acne Trigger(Surfactant)

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1-3

  CIRS
• Steareth-20Surfactant, Emulsifying, Sufactant
• Xanthan GumSkin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Binding Agent, Binding, Surfactant -Emulsifying Agent, Gel Forming
• Ceteth-20Surfactant, Emulsifying, Cleansing
• Ammonium HydroxidePh Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Denaturant
• CarbomerViscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilizing, Gel Forming
• Disodium EDTAViscosity Controlling, Chelating Agent
• Caprylyl GlycolSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant, Hair Conditioning
• PhenoxyethanolFragrance, Preservative
• ChlorphenesinAntimicrobial, Cosmetic Biocide, Preservative
• Sodium BisulfiteHair Waving Or Straightening, Antioxidant, Reducing, Preservative

Packaging and formulations can change. Always verify the live box, bottle, or retailer ingredient list before use.