Super-Light Soothing Sunscreen + Biome Balance SPF 50+

INGU

Super-Light Soothing Sunscreen + Biome Balance SPF 50+

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The INGU Super-Light Soothing Sunscreen + Biome Balance SPF 50+ is a sunscreen. Our analysis of its 45 ingredients (41 low-risk) rates it Excellent (99/100). Based on its ingredients, it looks well-suited to dry skin.

Vegan-friendly Reef-safe

Summarised from our ingredient analysis — not brand marketing copy.

At a glance

Type
Sunscreen
Ingredients
45
Low-risk
41
Fragrance
Fragrance-free
Origin
Thailand
SPF
50 · blocks 98.0% UVB

The evidence

Quick Product Notes

Paraben-Free Sulfate-Free Alcohol-Free Silicone-Free EU Allergen-Free Fungal Acne (Malassezia) Safe

Notable Effects & Ingredients

No Notable Effects & Ingredients

Ingredients Related to Skin Types

Good   Bad — tap a skin type to see which ingredients · estimated from ingredient functions
Dry Skin 12/12
Good for dry skin
Glucose Methicone Anhydroxylitol Isododecane Xylitol Xylitylglucoside Caprylyl Glycol Propylene Glycol Cholesterol Dibutyl Adipate Dimethicone Cyclopentasiloxane
Caution for dry skin
Glyceryl Stearate SE Decyl Glucoside Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide Xanthan Gum Potassium Cetyl Phosphate Polyquaternium-80 Alumina Steareth-2 Steareth-21 Polysorbate 80 PEG-100 Stearate Didecyldimonium Chloride
Oily/Acne-Prone Skin No data
Sensitive Skin 4/5
Good for sensitive skin
Melanin Asiaticoside Dimethicone Tocopheryl Acetate
Caution for sensitive skin
Dipropylene Glycol Asiaticoside Isododecane Propylene Glycol Sodium Benzoate

Ingredients list

45 total
Lower hazard (1) Higher hazard (4)
All45 Skin Conditioning32 Humectant9 Surfactant8 Emulsifying8 Solvent8 Emollient7 Viscosity Controlling7 Uv Filter6
EWG CIR Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions Notes
1
Water
(Solvent)
1
A
Dibutyl Adipate
(Plasticizer, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent, Film Forming)
3
B
Propylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioningagent Miscellaneous, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling)
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
3
A
Dimethicone
(Antifoaming Agent, Skin Protecting, Emollient, Skin Conditioning)
Silicone
Silicone
4
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
(Uv Absorber, Uv Filter)
2
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
(Uv Absorber, Uv Filter)
1
Ethylhexyl Triazone
(Uv Absorber, Uv Filter)
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
(Skin Conditioning, Uv Absorber, Uv Filter)
1
B
Isododecane
(Fragrance, Solvent, Emollient, Perfuming)
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
(Uv Filter)
3
A
Cyclopentasiloxane
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent)
Silicone
Silicone
1
B
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
(Emulsifying, Surfactant)
1
3
Titanium/Titanium Dioxide
(Cosmetic Colorant, Opacifying)
3
B
Steareth-2
(Emulsifying, Surfactant)
3
B
Steareth-21
(Sufactant, Emulsifying, Surfactant)
1
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
(Viscosity Controlling)
1
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
(Cleansing, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing)
3
A
PEG-10 Dimethicone
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning)
1
B
Decyl Glucoside
(Cleansing, Emulsion Stabilising, Surfactant)
1
Methylpropanediol
(Solvent)
1
A
Glyceryl Stearate SE
(Emulsifying, Surfactant)
Bad for Oily Skin
Bad for Oily Skin
3
A
PEG-100 Stearate
(Surfactant)
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
1
A
Xanthan Gum
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Emulsifying Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling)
1
Xylitylglucoside
(Humectant, Skin Conditioning)
2
A
Alumina
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling)
1
A
Caprylyl Glycol
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant)
1
Anhydroxylitol
(Humectant, Skin Conditioning)
1
Polyquaternium-80
(Cleansing, Emulsifying, Hair Conditioning)
1
Xylitol
(Flavoring Agent, Humectant, Skin Conditioning)
2
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
(Uv Absorber, Uv Filter)
1
A
Disodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent, Viscosity Controlling)
1
A
Methicone
(Surface Modifier, Antistatic Agent, Emollient, Skin Conditioning)
Silicone
Silicone
Didecyldimonium Chloride
(Antistatic Agent, Emulsifying, Hair Conditioning, Surfactant)
1
A
Glucose
(Flavoring Agent, Humectant, Skin Conditioning Agent Miscellaneous)
1
Melanin
(Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting)
3
Tocopheryl Acetate
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning)
Bad for Oily Skin
Bad for Oily Skin
1
A
Dipropylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Masking, Viscosity Controlling)
1
A
Pentylene Glycol
(Skin Conditioning, Solvent)
3
B
Polysorbate 80
(Denaturant, Emulsifying, Surfactant)
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
1
Asiaticoside
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning, Perfuming)
1
Madecassic Acid
(Skin Conditioning)
1
Asiatic Acid
(Skin Conditioning, Stabilising)
1
A
Ethylhexylglycerin
(Deodorant, Skin Conditioning)
3
A
Sodium Benzoate
(Fragrance, Preservative, Anticorrosive, Masking)
1
A
Cholesterol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Emulsifying, Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling)

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Key ingredients

Chemical UV Filter
Absorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
Antioxidants
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Vitamin E
Protects skin and soothes irritation.
Mineral UV Filter
Reflects UV rays using mineral barriers.
Exfoliators
Removes dead skin cells to smoothe texture.

Benefits

HydratingBoosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Barrier RepairStrengthen and restore your skin's natural barrier.
Scar HealingImproves the look of marks and scars.
Anti-AgingSoftens lines and helps skin look youthful.
Redness ReducingSoothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Reduces IrritationEases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
BrighteningRestores radiance to dull, tired skin.
Skin TextureSmooths rough patches and refines texture.

Concerns

Contains silicone
Not fungal acne (malassezia) safe
May not suit sensitive skin

Ingredients explained

Water
Solvent
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Solvent
Dibutyl Adipate
Plasticizer, Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A PlasticizerSkin conditioningEmollientSolventFilm forming
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
Uv absorber, Uv filter
Low-to-moderate hazard.Read moreShow less
EWG 4 Uv absorberUv filter
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
Uv absorber, Uv filter
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 2 Uv absorberUv filter
Ethylhexyl Triazone
Uv absorber, Uv filter
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Uv absorberUv filter
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin conditioning, Uv absorber
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A Skin conditioningUv absorberUv filter
Isododecane
Fragrance, Solvent
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR B FragranceSolventEmollientPerfuming
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
Uv filter
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A Uv filter
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
Emulsifying, Surfactant
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR B EmulsifyingSurfactant
Titanium/Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic colorant, Opacifying
Low-to-moderate hazard.Read moreShow less
EWG 1–3 Cosmetic colorantOpacifying
Steareth-2
Emulsifying, Surfactant
Low-to-moderate hazard.Read moreShow less
EWG 3 CIR B EmulsifyingSurfactant
Steareth-21
Sufactant, Emulsifying
Low-to-moderate hazard.Read moreShow less
EWG 3 CIR B SufactantEmulsifyingSurfactant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
Viscosity controlling
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Viscosity controlling
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
Cleansing, Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CleansingSkin conditioningSmoothing
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Hair conditioning, Skin conditioning
Low-to-moderate hazard.Read moreShow less
EWG 3 CIR A Hair conditioningSkin conditioning
+ 22 more — see the full ingredients list above
Propylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant
Low-to-moderate hazard.Read moreShow less
EWG 3 CIR B FragranceHumectantSkin-conditioningagent - miscellaneousSolventViscosity decreasing agentSkin conditioningViscosity controlling Good for Dry Skin
Dimethicone
Antifoaming agent, Skin protecting
Low-to-moderate hazard.Read moreShow less
EWG 3 CIR A Antifoaming agentSkin protectingEmollientSkin conditioning Silicone
Cyclopentasiloxane
Hair conditioning, Skin conditioning
Low-to-moderate hazard.Read moreShow less
EWG 3 CIR A Hair conditioningSkin conditioningEmollientSolvent Silicone
Glyceryl Stearate SE
Emulsifying, Surfactant
Potentially comedogenic - can block poresRead moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A EmulsifyingSurfactant Bad for Oily Skin
PEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
Low-to-moderate hazard.Read moreShow less
EWG 3 CIR A Surfactant Fungal-acne trigger
Methicone
Surface modifier, Antistatic agent
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A Surface modifierAntistatic agentEmollientSkin conditioning Silicone
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant, Skin conditioning
Potentially comedogenic - can block poresRead moreShow less
EWG 3 AntioxidantSkin conditioning Bad for Oily Skin
Polysorbate 80
Denaturant, Emulsifying
Low-to-moderate hazard.Read moreShow less
EWG 3 CIR B DenaturantEmulsifyingSurfactant Fungal-acne trigger

How to use

How to use

  • 1 Morning only: Apply as the last step of your AM routine, after moisturiser, and reapply every ~2 hours of sun exposure.

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