Cooling Sunblock SPF 50
- Purified water Water, the base most formulas are built on. It dissolves the other ingredients
- Glyceryl StearateFeeds Malassezia Emulsifiers. Workhorse non-ionic emulsifier.
- PEG-100 StearateFeeds Malassezia Emulsifiers. Partner to glyceryl stearate.
- Propylene glycol Humectants. Glycol solvent and humectant, the older sibling of propanediol.
- Glycerin Humectants. The reference humectant. Cheap, proven, works at 3 to 10 percent.
- Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Old-generation UV filters. Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, UVB. Degrades avobenzone.
- Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane Old-generation UV filters. UVA I filter that breaks down in sunlight unless stabilised.
- Benzophenone-3 Old-generation UV filters. Benzophenone-3, broad UVB and UVA II.
- PhospholipidsFeeds Malassezia Emulsifiers. Phospholipid emulsifier and penetration aid.
- 1,3-Butylene Glycol
- Iso Propyl MyristatePore-clogging 5/5Feeds Malassezia Emollients. Penetration enhancer, classic comedogen.
- Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideMalassezia borderline Emollients. Fractionated coconut triglyceride.
- Titanium dioxide Mineral filters and pigments. UVB particulate, often a booster in hybrids.
- Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter Emollients. Emollient, masking, skin conditioning, skin protecting
- Cyclopentasiloxane Emollients. Emollient, hair conditioning, skin conditioning, solvent
- Stearic Acid Surfactants. Cleansing, emulsifying, emulsion stabilising, masking, refatting, surfactant
- Cetyl alcoholPore-clogging 2/5 Emollients. Fatty alcohol thickener.
- Cetyl Palmitate Emollients. Emollient, masking, skin conditioning
- Hydrogenated Polyisobutene Emollients. Emollient, skin conditioning, viscosity controlling
- Xylitylglucoside Humectants. Humectant, skin conditioning
- Anhydroxylitol Humectants. Humectant, skin conditioning
- Xylitol Humectants. Humectant, skin conditioning
- Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters Emulsifiers. Emollient, emulsifying
- Butylene Glycol Humectants. Solvent and humectant, improves spread of actives.
- Centella Asiatica Extract Actives. Madecassoside and asiaticoside, calming and collagen support.
- Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract Antioxidants. Antioxidant
- Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract Humectants. Astringent, humectant, soothing
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Antioxidants. Polyphenol with sebum-reducing data.
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Actives. Glabridin and glycyrrhizin, tyrosinase inhibitor and soother.
- Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract Fragrance, colour, solvents. Masking, skin conditioning
- Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract Fragrance, colour, solvents. Antimicrobial, masking, skin conditioning
- Phenoxyethanol Preservatives. The standard broad-spectrum preservative at up to 1 percent.
- Ethylhexylglycerin Preservatives. Preservative booster and deodorising agent.
- Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate Thickeners and film formers. Absorbent, anticaking, viscosity controlling
- 2- Phenoxyethanol
- Triethanolamine pH adjusters and chelators. Amine neutraliser.
- Hydroxyethyl cellulose Thickeners and film formers. Cellulose thickener, non-tacky.
- Carbomer Thickeners and film formers. Acrylic gel former, needs neutralising.
- Mentha oil
- Mentha crystal
- Disodium edta pH adjusters and chelators. Chelator that protects preservatives.
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf extract Humectants. Mild humectant with soothing polysaccharides.
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed OilFeeds Malassezia Emollients. Linoleic-rich oil, barrier support.
- Cucumis Sativus extract Other ingredients. Skin conditioning
- Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil Other ingredients. Skin conditioning
- Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed OilPore-clogging 2/5Feeds Malassezia Emollients. Liquid wax ester close to sebum.
Taken from Ciel's product page, last checked 2026-10-26. Formulas change, so check the pack before you buy. Brands can send us a correction.