Is Protect Sf30 Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Sun Look
Sun Look's Protect Sf30 is reviewed here as a sunscreen. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Ethylhexyl Salicylate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several synthetic ingredients like phenoxyethanol and parfum, which raise quality concerns. However, it also contains beneficial components like tocopherol and glycerin.
Main concern
Phenoxyethanol is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about potential skin irritation.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Contains tocopherol, a natural antioxidant that can help protect skin from oxidative stress.
- Glycerin is included, which acts as a humectant, helping to retain moisture in the skin.
- Opuntia ficus-indica stem extract may provide additional skin benefits due to its natural properties.
- Caprylic/capric triglyceride is a skin-conditioning agent that can enhance the product's texture.
Concerns
- Phenoxyethanol is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about potential skin irritation.
- Parfum is included, which can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
- Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate is a synthetic UV filter that may have safety concerns.
- The presence of multiple synthetic ingredients indicates a more processed formulation.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- users trying to avoid sulfates
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this sunscreen, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Aqua safe in this sunscreen?
Good
Aqua is used here as base. Aqua serves as the primary solvent in this formulation, providing hydration and facilitating the absorption of other ingredients.
Role in formula: base
Original: Aqua
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Is Dibutyl Adipate safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Dibutyl Adipate is used here as emulsifier. Dibutyl adipate is used to improve the texture and spreadability of the product, though it raises some concerns about skin sensitivity.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Dibutyl Adipate
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Is Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate safe in this sunscreen?
Bad
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate is used here as filter. This is a synthetic UV filter that may raise safety concerns regarding skin absorption and potential irritation.
Role in formula: filter
Original: Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
Read the full ingredient profile for Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
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Is Glycerin safe in this sunscreen?
Good
Glycerin is used here as humectant. Glycerin is a well-known humectant that helps to draw moisture into the skin, enhancing hydration and skin feel.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: Glycerin
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Is Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone safe in this sunscreen?
Bad
Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone is used here as filter. A synthetic UV filter that may pose safety concerns regarding its long-term effects on skin health.
Role in formula: filter
Original: Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
Read the full ingredient profile for Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
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Is Ethylhexyl Salicylate safe in this sunscreen?
Bad
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is used here as filter. This synthetic UV filter is used for sun protection but raises concerns about potential skin irritation.
Role in formula: filter
Original: Ethylhexyl Salicylate
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Is Ethylhexyl Triazone safe in this sunscreen?
Bad
Ethylhexyl Triazone is used here as filter. Another synthetic UV filter that may have safety implications regarding skin absorption and irritation.
Role in formula: filter
Original: Ethylhexyl Triazone
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Is Lauryl Lactate safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Lauryl Lactate is used here as emulsifier. Lauryl lactate is used to improve the texture of the product but may cause irritation in sensitive skin types.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Lauryl Lactate
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Is Bis Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine safe in this sunscreen?
Bad
Bis Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine is used here as filter. This synthetic UV filter is effective but raises concerns about its safety profile and potential skin irritation.
Role in formula: filter
Original: Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Read the full ingredient profile for Bis Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
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Is Bis Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate 2 safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Bis Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate 2 is used here as emulsifier. This ingredient helps stabilize the formulation but is synthetic and may not be suitable for all skin types.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Read the full ingredient profile for Bis Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate 2
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Is Potassium Cetyl Phosphate safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate is used here as emulsifier. Used to stabilize emulsions, this ingredient is synthetic and may cause irritation in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
Read the full ingredient profile for Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
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Is Caprylic Capric Triglyceride safe in this sunscreen?
Good
Caprylic Capric Triglyceride is used here as emollient. This ingredient is derived from coconut oil and acts as a skin-conditioning agent, enhancing the product's texture.
Role in formula: emollient
Original: Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Read the full ingredient profile for Caprylic Capric Triglyceride
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Is Oryza Sativa Bran Cera safe in this sunscreen?
Good
Oryza Sativa Bran Cera is used here as emollient. Rice bran wax provides a protective barrier on the skin, enhancing moisture retention and texture.
Role in formula: emollient
Original: Oryza Sativa Bran Cera
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Is Stearyl Alcohol safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Stearyl Alcohol is used here as emulsifier. Stearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol that helps stabilize emulsions but may cause irritation in sensitive skin.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Stearyl Alcohol
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Is Propylheptyl Caprylate safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Propylheptyl Caprylate is used here as emollient. This ingredient improves the spreadability of the product but is synthetic and may not suit all skin types.
Role in formula: emollient
Original: Propylheptyl Caprylate
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Is Phenoxyethanol safe in this sunscreen?
Bad
Phenoxyethanol is used here as preservative. A synthetic preservative that can cause skin irritation and allergic reactions in some individuals.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Phenoxyethanol
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Is Parfum safe in this sunscreen?
Bad
Parfum is used here as fragrance. Fragrance can lead to allergic reactions and irritation, particularly in sensitive skin types.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: Parfum
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Is Panthenol safe in this sunscreen?
Good
Panthenol is used here as humectant. Panthenol is a moisturizing agent that helps to soothe and hydrate the skin, enhancing its overall appearance.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: Panthenol
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Is Bis Ethylhexyl Hydroxydimethoxy Benzylmalonate safe in this sunscreen?
Bad
Bis Ethylhexyl Hydroxydimethoxy Benzylmalonate is used here as filter. This synthetic UV filter may raise safety concerns regarding skin absorption and irritation potential.
Role in formula: filter
Original: Bis-Ethylhexyl Hydroxydimethoxy Benzylmalonate
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Is Hydroxyacetophenone safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Hydroxyacetophenone is used here as antioxidant. This ingredient acts as an antioxidant but is synthetic and may not be suitable for all skin types.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: Hydroxyacetophenone
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Is Tocopheryl Acetate safe in this sunscreen?
Good
Tocopheryl Acetate is used here as antioxidant. Tocopheryl acetate is a form of vitamin E that provides antioxidant benefits and helps protect the skin from damage.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: Tocopheryl Acetate
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Is Caprylyl Glycol safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Caprylyl Glycol is used here as humectant. Caprylyl glycol is a synthetic humectant that helps retain moisture but may cause irritation in sensitive skin.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: Caprylyl Glycol
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Is Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate is used here as emulsifier. This ingredient stabilizes emulsions but is synthetic and may not be suitable for all skin types.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate
Read the full ingredient profile for Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate
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Is Microcrystalline Cellulose safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Microcrystalline Cellulose is used here as thickener. Microcrystalline cellulose is used to improve texture but is a processed ingredient that may not suit all preferences.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Microcrystalline Cellulose
Read the full ingredient profile for Microcrystalline Cellulose
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Is Acacia Senegal Gum safe in this sunscreen?
Good
Acacia Senegal Gum is used here as thickener. This natural gum is used to thicken formulations and is generally well-tolerated by the skin.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Acacia Senegal Gum
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this sunscreen?
Good
Xanthan Gum is used here as thickener. Xanthan gum is a natural thickening agent that helps stabilize the formulation without causing irritation.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Xanthan Gum
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Is Cellulose Gum safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Cellulose Gum is used here as thickener. Cellulose gum is used to improve texture but is a processed ingredient that may not suit all preferences.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Cellulose Gum
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Is Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate is used here as chelating_agent. This ingredient helps stabilize the formulation but is synthetic and may not be suitable for all skin types.
Role in formula: chelating_agent
Original: Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Read the full ingredient profile for Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
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Is Anise Alcohol safe in this sunscreen?
Bad
Anise Alcohol is used here as fragrance. Anise alcohol can cause allergic reactions and irritation, particularly in sensitive skin types.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: Anise Alcohol
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Is Opuntia Ficus Indica Stem Extract safe in this sunscreen?
Good
Opuntia Ficus Indica Stem Extract is used here as natural_extract. This natural extract may provide additional skin benefits due to its hydrating and soothing properties.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
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Is Tocopherol safe in this sunscreen?
Good
Tocopherol is used here as antioxidant. Tocopherol is a natural form of vitamin E that provides antioxidant benefits and helps protect the skin from damage.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: Tocopherol
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 4280910
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