UV Defense Sun Protector EX SPF 39
The IOPE UV Defense Sun Protector EX SPF 39 is a sunscreen. Our analysis of its 35 ingredients (30 low-risk) rates it Excellent (97/100). Based on its ingredients, it looks well-suited to dry skin. Heads up: it contains fragrance, which can irritate sensitive or reactive skin.
The IOPE UV Defense Sun Protector EX SPF 39 is a sunscreen. Our analysis of its 35 ingredients (30 low-risk) rates it Excellent (97/100). Based on its ingredients, it looks well-suited to dry skin. Heads up: it contains fragrance, which can irritate sensitive or reactive skin.
Summarised from our ingredient analysis — not brand marketing copy.
The evidence
Dry Skin
10/8
Oily/Acne-Prone Skin
No data
Sensitive Skin
2/4
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Propanediol
(Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
4
|
|
Homosalate
(Fragrance, Sunscreen Agent, Uv Absorber, Skin Conditioning, Uv Filter) |
|
|
3
|
|
Octocrylene
(Sunscreen Agent, Uv Absorber, Uv Filter) |
|
|
4
|
|
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
(Uv Absorber, Uv Filter) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Butyloctyl Salicylate
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
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
|
|
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
2
|
|
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
(Uv Absorber, Uv Filter) |
|
|
1
|
|
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
(Antifoaming Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Dimethicone
(Antifoaming Agent, Skin Protecting, Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Silicone
|
|
2
|
|
Trisiloxane
(Antifoaming Agent, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
2
|
A
|
Silica
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Cyclopentasiloxane
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent) |
Silicone
|
|
1
|
B
|
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
(Antifoaming Agent, Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
VP/Eicosene Copolymer
(Binding, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
1,2-Hexanediol
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Behenyl Alcohol
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glyceryl Stearate
(Emollient, Emulsifying) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
3
|
A
|
PEG-100 Stearate
(Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
|
C14-22 Alcohols
(Emulsion Stabilising) |
|
|
2
|
|
Polyacrylate-13
(Film Forming) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Cetyl Alcohol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Fragrance, Opacifying, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
|
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Polyisobutene
(Binding Agent, Film Forming, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Disodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Ethylhexylglycerin
(Deodorant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Polysorbate 20
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sorbitan Isostearate
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
|
|
GOSSYPIUM HERBACEUM EXTRACT
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glucose
(Flavoring Agent, Humectant, Skin Conditioning Agent Miscellaneous) |
|
|
|
|
TOCOPHEROL
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
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