Dr. Brandt UV SPF 30
The Dr. Brandt UV SPF 30 is a sunscreen. Our analysis of its 38 ingredients (29 low-risk) rates it Excellent (84/100).
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
8
|
|
Benzophenone-3
(Uv Absorber, Uv Filter) |
Bad for Oily Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
3
|
|
Cinoxate
(Sunscreen Agent, Uv Absorber) |
|
|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
|
Silanetriol Trehalose Ether
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Cetyl Alcohol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Fragrance, Opacifying, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Stearyl Alcohol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Fragrance, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Foambooster, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Foam Boosting, Masking, Opacifying, Refatting, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate
(Cleansing, Foaming, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
|
VP/Eicosene Copolymer
(Binding, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Cyclomethicone
(Antistatic Agent, Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling) |
Silicone
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
(Emollient, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
2
|
|
Trilaureth-4 Phosphate
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Decarboxy Carnosine HCl
(Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning) |
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
2
|
|
Acrylamide/Ammonium Acrylate Copolymer
(Binding, Film Forming, Hair Fixing) |
|
|
2
|
B
|
Acrylates Copolymer
(Adhesive, Artificial Nail Builder, Binding Agent, Film Forming, Hair Fixing, Suspending Agent Nonsurfactant, Antistatic Agent, Binding) |
|
|
1
3
|
|
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Gel
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Silanediol Salicylate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Magnesium Silicate
(Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Slip Modifier, Viscosityincreasing Agent Aqueous, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sodium Stearyl Fumarate
(Bulking Agent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Octyldodecanol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Perfuming, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Disodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
2
|
B
|
Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer
(Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Allantoin
(Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing) |
Good for Oily Skin
Good for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Orange Roughy Oil
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
4
|
A
|
Methylparaben
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
3
|
B
|
Sodium Hydroxide
(Denaturant, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Glutamyl Amidoethyl Imidazole
(Hair Conditioning) |
|
|
2
|
B
|
Oleth-10
(Fragrance, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
|
Thermus Thermophillus Ferment
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
4
|
A
|
Ethylparaben
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
7
|
A
|
Butylparaben
(Fragrance, Preservative, Masking) |
Paraben
|
|
2
|
A
|
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
(Film Forming, Opacifying) |
|
|
9
|
|
Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A) |
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
7
|
A
|
Propylparaben
(Fragrance, Preservative, Perfuming) |
Paraben
|
|
7
|
A
|
Isobutylparaben
(Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
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
2
|
A
|
Silica
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
(Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent, Emollient, Humectant, Masking, Oral Care Agent, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic, Uv Absorber) |
Good for Oily Skin
|
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