Essential UV Protective Cream SPF 50+
The History of Whoo Essential UV Protective Cream SPF 50+ is a sunscreen. Our analysis of its 100 ingredients (67 low-risk) rates it Excellent (95/100). 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) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Cyclopentasiloxane
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent) |
Silicone
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
6
|
|
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
(Uv Absorber, Uv Filter) |
Bad for Oily Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Dipropylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
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
|
|
2
|
|
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
(Uv Absorber, Uv Filter) |
|
|
4
|
|
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
(Uv Absorber, Uv Filter) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Antimicrobial) |
|
|
3
|
|
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
(Uv Absorber, Uv Filter) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
3
|
|
Titanium Dioxide
(Cosmetic Colorant, Opacifying, Sunscreen Agent, Uv Absorber) |
Good for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glyceryl Stearate
(Emollient, Emulsifying) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
2
|
A
|
Tromethamine
(Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
1,2-Hexanediol
(Solvent) |
|
|
|
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
(Skin Conditioning, Uv Absorber, Uv Filter) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Panthenol
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
3
|
A
|
PEG-100 Stearate
(Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Palmitic Acid
(Fragrance, Opacifying, Sufactant, Surfactant Emulsifying Agentsurfactant Cleansing Agent Is Included As A Function For The Soap Form Of Palmitic Acid., Emollient) |
Bad for Oily Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Cetearyl Alcohol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasingagent Aqueous, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Stearic Acid
(Fragrance, Sufactant, Emulsifying, Surfactantsurfactant Cleansing Agent Is Included As A Function For The Soap Form Of Stearic Acid., Emulsion Stabilising, Masking, Refatting) |
Bad for Oily Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Carbomer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
2
|
A
|
Aluminum Stearate
(Anticaking Agent, Colorant, Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Cosmetic Colorant, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
(Suspending Agent Nonsurfactant, Emulsifying) |
|
|
1
|
|
C14-22 Alcohols
(Emulsion Stabilising) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Squalane
(Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Refatting, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Xanthan Gum
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Emulsifying Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Alumina
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Saccharomyces/Potato Extract Ferment Filtrate
(Humectant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Triethylhexanoin
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Emollient, Masking, Refatting, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
4
|
|
Alcohol Denat.
(Antifoaming Agent, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling) |
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
B
|
Arachidyl Glucoside
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
|
|
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
(Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Hydrogenated Lecithin
(Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Suspending Agent Nonsurfactant) |
|
|
|
|
Saccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Filtrate
(Humectant) |
|
|
|
|
CI 77891
(Colorant) |
|
|
2
|
|
Mica
(Cosmetic Colorant, Opacifying) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sorbitol
(Flavoring Agent, Fragrance, Humectant, Plasticizer, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
2
3
|
|
Lecithin
(Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Antistatic Agent, Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Trisodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
(Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
|
Saposhnikovia Divaricata Root Extract
(Antimicrobial) |
|
|
1
|
|
Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
(Emollient, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Cnidium Officinale Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
|
PEG-10 Rapeseed Sterol
(Sufactant, Surfactant, Emulsifying) |
|
|
|
|
Platycodon Grandiflorus Root Extract
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Polysorbate 80
(Denaturant, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
|
|
Schizonepeta Tenuifolia Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
2
|
|
Iron Oxides
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Ceramide NP
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Cholesterol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Emulsifying, Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Dimethicone
(Antifoaming Agent, Skin Protecting, Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Silicone
|
|
|
|
Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
(Bleaching, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient, Smoothing, Soothing) |
|
|
|
|
Typha Angustifolia Spike Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
(Hair Conditioning, Masking, Oral Care Agent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Poncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
(Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
|
Scutellaria Baicalensis Extract
(Antimicrobial) |
|
|
|
|
Atractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Zizyphus Jujuba Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Zingiber Officinale Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Angelica Gigas Root Extract
(Hair Conditioning, Hair Waving Or Straightening, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Asparagus Cochinchinensis Root Extract
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract
(Antioxidant, Astringent, Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting) |
|
|
|
|
Polygonatum Odoratum Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Arginine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Masking) |
|
|
|
|
Cordyceps Militaris Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Cordyceps Sinensis Extract
(Antioxidant, Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting) |
|
|
|
|
Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
(Skin Protecting, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
|
Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
|
|
Morus Alba Fruit Extract
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
|
|
Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Thymus Vulgaris Extract
(Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Glycoproteins
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
(Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent, Emollient, Humectant, Masking, Oral Care Agent, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic, Uv Absorber) |
Good for Oily Skin
|
|
|
|
Chrysanthemum Indicum Extract
(Antioxidant, Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
TOCOPHEROL
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Yeast Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
ganoderma lucidum extract
(Skin Protecting) |
|
|
1
|
|
Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract
(Masking) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Ethylhexylglycerin
(Deodorant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
(Humectant) |
|
|
|
|
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
|
5
|
|
Linalool
(Fragrance, Deodorant, Masking) |
Allergens
|
7
|
|
Geraniol
(Fragrance, Masking, Tonic) |
Allergens
|
|
6
|
|
Limonene
(Deodorant, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Allergens
|
|
7
|
|
Benzyl Salicylate
(Fragrance, Uv Absorber, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
5
|
|
Citronellol
(Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
5
|
|
Hexyl Cinnamal
(Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
