UV Defender Aquafusion Protector Solar Aqua-Gel FPS50+ PA++++
The L'Oreal UV Defender Aquafusion Protector Solar Aqua-Gel FPS50+ PA++++ is a sunscreen. Our analysis of its 36 ingredients (25 low-risk) rates it Excellent (91/100). 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) |
|
6
|
|
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
(Uv Absorber, Uv Filter) |
Bad for Oily Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
4
|
|
Alcohol Denat.
(Antifoaming Agent, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling) |
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
B
|
Isopropyl Palmitate
(Binding Agent, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Antistatic Agent, Binding, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Bad for Oily Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
4
|
|
Drometrizole Trisiloxane
(Uv Absorber, Uv Filter) |
|
|
|
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
(Skin Conditioning, Uv Absorber, Uv Filter) |
|
|
2
|
|
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
(Uv Absorber, Uv Filter) |
|
|
|
|
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
(Uv Filter) |
|
|
1
2
|
A
|
Silica
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Dipropylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Cetearyl Alcohol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasingagent Aqueous, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
|
TOCOPHEROL
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Diisopropyl Sebacate
(Plasticizer, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Ethylhexyl Triazone
(Uv Absorber, Uv Filter) |
|
|
2
|
|
CI 42090
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hydroxyacetophenone
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Cleansingagent, Emulsifying) |
|
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
3
|
A
|
PEG-20
(Humectant, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
(Chelating Agent) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
(Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
(Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
6
|
|
Limonene
(Deodorant, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Allergens
|
|
1
|
|
Menthoxypropanediol
(Flavoring Agent, Fragrance, Masking, Refreshing) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Xanthan Gum
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Emulsifying Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
5
|
|
Linalool
(Fragrance, Deodorant, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
1
|
B
|
Isocetyl Stearate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
Bad for Oily Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
|
|
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Carbomer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Cetearyl Glucoside
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
3
|
B
|
Potassium Hydroxide
(Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
6
|
A
|
BHT
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
|
Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
(Emulsion Stabilising, Surfactant) |
|
|
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
|
