UV-Defence SPF 50+
The Filorga UV-Defence SPF 50+ is a sunscreen. Our analysis of its 93 ingredients (74 low-risk) rates it Excellent (97/100). Heads up: it contains fragrance, which can irritate sensitive or reactive skin.
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
4
|
|
Homosalate
(Fragrance, Sunscreen Agent, Uv Absorber, Skin Conditioning, Uv Filter) |
|
|
2
|
|
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
(Uv Absorber, Uv Filter) |
|
|
6
|
|
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
(Uv Absorber, Uv Filter) |
Bad for Oily Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
(Emollient, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
|
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
(Uv Filter) |
|
|
|
|
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
(Skin Conditioning, Uv Absorber, Uv Filter) |
|
|
1
|
|
Ethylhexyl Triazone
(Uv Absorber, Uv Filter) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Corn Starch Modified
(Absorbent, Film Forming, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Polymethyl Methacrylate
(Film Forming) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
(Film Forming, Viscosity Increasing Agent) |
|
|
4
|
|
Alcohol Denat.
(Antifoaming Agent, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling) |
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
|
|
CI 77891
(Colorant) |
|
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
1
|
A
|
1,2-Hexanediol
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glyceryl Stearate
(Emollient, Emulsifying) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
|
|
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
PEG-100 Stearate
(Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
3
|
|
Tocopheryl Acetate
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
1
|
|
C20-22 Alcohols
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Decyl Glucoside
(Cleansing, Emulsion Stabilising, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
|
TOCOPHEROL
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Xanthan Gum
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Emulsifying Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sucrose Palmitate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
|
|
Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
2
3
|
A
|
Glyceryl Linoleate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Sodium Hydroxide
(Denaturant, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
|
|
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sodium Chloride
(Bulking Agent, Masking, Oral Care Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Propylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioningagent Miscellaneous, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
3
|
B
|
Polysorbate 60
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sorbitan Isostearate
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
(Binding Agent, Binding) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
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
|
|
|
|
Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Humulus Lupulus Oil
(Fragrance) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Hyaluronate
(Skin Conditioning, Humectant) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glucose
(Flavoring Agent, Humectant, Skin Conditioning Agent Miscellaneous) |
|
|
1
|
|
Potassium Chloride
(Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
3
|
A
|
Potassium Sorbate
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
|
|
1
|
|
Calcium Chloride
(Cosmetic Astringent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
2
3
|
|
Lecithin
(Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Antistatic Agent, Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Magnesium Sulfate
(Bulking Agent, Hair Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glutamine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Sodium Phosphate
(Buffering Agent) |
|
|
|
|
ASCORBIC ACID
(Antioxidant, Buffering, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Acetate
(Buffering Agent, Fragrance, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Lysine HCL
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Arginine HCl
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Alanine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Histidine HCl
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant, Reducing) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Valine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Leucine
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Threonine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Hair Waving Or Straightening) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Isoleucine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Tryptophan
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Phenylalanine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Tyrosine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Proprietary, Skin Conditioning Agent Miscellaneous, Antistatic Agent, Masking, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glycine
(Buffering Agent, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Agent Miscellaneous, Antistatic Agent, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Polysorbate 80
(Denaturant, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Serine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Cystine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
|
Cyanocobalamin
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Glutathione
(Fragrance, Reducing) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Asparagine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Aspartic Acid
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
|
Ornithine HCL
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glutamic Acid
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Antistatic Agent) |
|
|
|
|
Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Proline
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Methionine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Taurine
(Fragrance, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hydroxyproline
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Glucosamine HCl
(Ph Adjuster, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Coenzyme A
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sodium Glucuronate
(Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Thiamine Diphosphate
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
9
|
|
Retinyl Acetate
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Inositol
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Humectant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Niacin
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Smoothing) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Niacinamide
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing) |
|
|
1
|
|
Pyridoxine HCl
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Biotin
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antiseborrhoeic) |
|
|
1
|
|
Calcium Pantothenate
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Riboflavin
(Cosmetic Colorant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sodium Tocopheryl Phosphate
(Antioxidant, Emulsion Stabilising, Reducing, Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
|
Thiamine HCl
(Masking, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Folic Acid
(Skin Conditioning) |
