Aesop Sage and Zinc Facial Hydrating Cream SPF 15
The Aesop Sage and Zinc Facial Hydrating Cream SPF 15 is a sunscreen. Our analysis of its 35 ingredients (34 low-risk) rates it Excellent (98/100).
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
2
3
|
|
Zinc Oxide
(Bulking Agent, Cosmetic Colorant, Skin Protecting, Sunscreen Agent) |
Good for Oily Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
(Emollient, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
PEG-100 Stearate
(Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
2
|
A
|
Glycerin
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Cetearyl Alcohol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasingagent Aqueous, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
(Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Squalane
(Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Refatting, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hydrogenated Palm Glyceride
(Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning, Stabilising, Surfactant) |
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
3
|
|
Tocopheryl Acetate
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
1
2
|
|
Lauryl Pyrrolidone
(Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
Good for Dry Skin
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
1
2
|
A
|
Silica
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
1,2-Hexanediol
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Oil
(Fragrance, Masking, Skin Protecting, Tonic) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Tocopherol (Vitamin E) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Disodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Xanthan Gum
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Emulsifying Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Oily Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
|
Fusanus Spicatus Wood Oil
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylyl Glycol
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
(Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Opacifying, Slip Modifier, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Ethylhexylglycerin
(Deodorant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract
(Bulking Agent, Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Moisturising, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract
(Perfuming) |
|
|
2
|
|
Beta-Carotene
(Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
|
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Powder | |
|
|
|
Juglans Regia (Walnut) Shell Powder | |
|
1
|
|
Illite
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Bulking Agent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
(Cleansing, Foaming, Surfactant) |
Sulfate
|
|
1
3
|
|
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
(Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract
(Anticaries Agent, Antidandruff Agent, Antifungal Agent, Antimicrobial Agent, Antioxidant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Sunscreen Agent, Uv Absorber) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
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