City Block Sheer Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 25
The Clinique City Block Sheer Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 25 is a sunscreen. Our analysis of its 60 ingredients (53 low-risk) rates it Excellent (99/100).
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
3
|
|
Titanium/Titanium Dioxide
(Cosmetic Colorant, Opacifying) |
|
|
2
3
|
|
Zinc Oxide
(Bulking Agent, Cosmetic Colorant, Skin Protecting, Sunscreen Agent) |
Good for Oily Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Trioctyldodecyl Citrate
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
3
|
A
|
Cyclopentasiloxane
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent) |
Silicone
|
|
3
|
A
|
Dimethicone
(Antifoaming Agent, Skin Protecting, Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Silicone
|
|
1
|
A
|
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Antimicrobial) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Steareth-2
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Stearyl Heptanoate
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
1
2
|
A
|
Silica
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
2
3
|
|
Lecithin
(Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Antistatic Agent, Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
|
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
(Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Gentiana Lutea Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
(Antimicrobial, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hordeum Vulgare Extract
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
2
|
|
Betula Alba Bark Extract
(Flavoring Agent, Masking, Perfuming) |
|
|
|
|
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
|
Laminaria Saccharina Extract
(Skin Protecting) |
|
|
1
|
|
Saccharomyces Lysate Extract
(Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Helianthus Annuus Seedcake
(Abrasive, Bulking) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Hyaluronate
(Skin Conditioning, Humectant) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sorbitan Tristearate
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Linoleic Acid
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Sufactantsurfactant Cleansing Agent Is Included As A Function For The Soap Form Of Linoleic Acid., Antistatic Agent, Emollient) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
|
Polyquaternium-51
(Film Forming, Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Caprylyl Methicone
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sorbitol
(Flavoring Agent, Fragrance, Humectant, Plasticizer, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sodium RNA
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
PEG-40 Stearate
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylyl Glycol
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant) |
|
|
3
|
|
Tocopheryl Acetate
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
2
3
|
A
|
Phytantriol
(Anticaking Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Humectant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Stearic Acid
(Fragrance, Sufactant, Emulsifying, Surfactantsurfactant Cleansing Agent Is Included As A Function For The Soap Form Of Stearic Acid., Emulsion Stabilising, Masking, Refatting) |
Bad for Oily Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
2
|
A
|
Hydrogenated Lecithin
(Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Suspending Agent Nonsurfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Cellulose
(Absorbent, Bulking Agent, Slip Modifier, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Stearyl Dimethicone
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Silicone
|
|
1
|
A
|
Ascorbyl Tocopheryl Maleate
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
|
Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Linolenic Acid
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Sufactantsurfactant Cleansing Agent Is Included As A Function For The Soap Form Of Linolenic Acid., Antistatic Agent, Emollient, Perfuming) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
|
Pantethine
(Emollient, Hair Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Bisabolol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Soothing) |
|
|
2
|
|
Ceteth-2
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
(Emulsifying) |
|
|
1
|
|
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Steareth-20
(Sufactant, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
(Surface Modifier, Emollient, Emulsifying) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Propylene Glycol Dicaprate
(Skin Conditioning Agent Occlusive, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Stearate
(Sufactant, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Nylon-12
(Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Aluminum Hydroxide
(Emollient, Humectant, Opacifying, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Nylon-6
(Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Hexylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Emulsifying, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Xanthan Gum
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Emulsifying Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Disodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
6
|
A
|
BHT
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Masking) |
|
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
|
|
CI 77891
(Colorant) |
|
|
2
|
|
Iron Oxides
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
