Melting Sun Cream SPF 30
The Nuxe Melting Sun Cream SPF 30 is a sunscreen. Our analysis of its 30 ingredients (18 low-risk) rates it Excellent (89/100). 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
|
A
|
Diisopropyl Sebacate
(Plasticizer, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent) |
|
|
2
|
|
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
(Uv Absorber, Uv Filter) |
|
|
1
|
|
Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
4
|
|
Alcohol Denat.
(Antifoaming Agent, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling) |
Bad for Dry Skin
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
|
|
1
|
|
Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
|
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
(Uv Absorber, Uv Filter) |
|
|
1
|
|
C10-18 Triglycerides
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Arginine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Cetearyl Alcohol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasingagent Aqueous, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Dibutyl Adipate
(Plasticizer, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent, Film Forming) |
|
|
|
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
|
|
|
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
(Skin Conditioning, Uv Absorber, Uv Filter) |
|
|
1
|
|
Ethylhexyl Triazone
(Uv Absorber, Uv Filter) |
|
|
1
|
|
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
|
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
5
|
A
|
Benzyl Alcohol
(External Analgesic, Fragrance, Oral Health Care Drug, Preservative, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
|
|
Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate
(Emulsion Stabilising, Slip Modifier, Surface Modifier) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Xanthan Gum
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Emulsifying Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Gluconate
(Chelating Agent, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Inositol
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Humectant) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Glyceryl Laurate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
|
Ethyl Ferulate
(Antioxidant, Preservative) |
|
|
|
|
rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
(Antimicrobial, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
TOCOPHEROL
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
6
|
|
Limonene
(Deodorant, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Allergens
|
|
5
|
|
Linalool
(Fragrance, Deodorant, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
5
|
|
Citronellol
(Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
7
|
|
Geraniol
(Fragrance, Masking, Tonic) |
Allergens
|
