Sunbrella Daily Defense Sunscreen Serum SPF 30
The Y.O.U Sunbrella Daily Defense Sunscreen Serum SPF 30 is a sunscreen. Our analysis of its 56 ingredients (46 low-risk) rates it Excellent (98/100). 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
|
|
3
|
B
|
Propylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioningagent Miscellaneous, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
2
|
|
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
(Uv Absorber, Uv Filter) |
|
|
3
|
|
Octocrylene
(Sunscreen Agent, Uv Absorber, Uv Filter) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Dimethicone
(Antifoaming Agent, Skin Protecting, Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Silicone
|
|
1
|
A
|
Cetearyl Alcohol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasingagent Aqueous, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
C14-22 Alcohols
(Emulsion Stabilising) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Cyclopentasiloxane
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent) |
Silicone
|
|
1
|
|
Ethylhexyl Triazone
(Uv Absorber, Uv Filter) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glyceryl Stearate
(Emollient, Emulsifying) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
3
|
A
|
PEG-100 Stearate
(Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
3
|
|
Titanium Dioxide
(Cosmetic Colorant, Opacifying, Sunscreen Agent, Uv Absorber) |
Good for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
(Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Hair Fixing, Suspending Agent Nonsurfactant, Viscosity Increasingagent Nonaqueous, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hydroxyacetophenone
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Cyclohexasiloxane
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
(Anticaking Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Suspending Agent Nonsurfactant, Viscosity Increasing Agent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Xanthan Gum
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Emulsifying Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Isohexadecane
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Polysorbate 80
(Denaturant, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
|
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
(Binding Agent, Binding) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sorbitan Oleate
(Fragrance, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Bad for Oily Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
2
|
|
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
(Uv Absorber, Uv Filter) |
|
|
1
|
|
Ectoin
(Buffering Agent, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
|
|
|
Zinc Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate
(Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Glucosylrutin
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Propanediol
(Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
|
Zea Mays Starch
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Hydrolyzed Corn Starch Octenylsuccinate
(Absorbent, Binding, Film Forming) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
(Binding, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Isoquercitrin
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
|
|
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
(Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
2
|
|
Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine
(Antistatic Agent, Emulsifying, Hair Conditioning, Surfactant) |
|
|
|
|
Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract
(Uv Filter) |
|
|
1
|
|
Phenylethyl Resorcinol
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
1,2-Hexanediol
(Solvent) |
|
|
4
|
B
|
Lactic Acid
(Exfoliant, Fragrance, Humectant, Ph Adjuster, Skin Conditioning Agent Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Buffering Agent) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Hydrated Silica
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Oral Care Agent, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylyl Glycol
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glucose
(Flavoring Agent, Humectant, Skin Conditioning Agent Miscellaneous) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Hyaluronate
(Skin Conditioning, Humectant) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
|
|
Chondrus Crispus Extract
(Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
(Film Forming, Humectant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
(Humectant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
(Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Hyaluronic Acid
(Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Antistatic Agent, Humectant, Moisturising) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
(Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Potassium Hyaluronate
(Skin Conditioning) |
