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Chantecaille Chantecaille Ultra Sun Protection Sunscreen SPF 45
SPF 45 as labeled
U.S. formulation · record last retrieved 22 July 2026
What is listed
The ingredient declaration stored for this formulation, reproduced exactly as it was recorded from the source below.
31 entries · the stored declaration is recorded as complete.
What each ingredient generally does
Each entry that matched a canonical ingredient, with the function recorded for it. These notes describe the role an ingredient plays in a formulation. They do not assess an ingredient.
Avobenzone
Light stabiliser (protects the formula from light)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)UV filter (filters UV rays)An organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. It also acts as a light stabilizer, helping the formula hold up under sun exposure. On labels it also appears as Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane.
Octinoxate
Light stabiliser (protects the formula from light)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)UV filter (filters UV rays)An organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. It also acts as a light stabilizer, helping the formula hold up when exposed to sunlight. You'll often see it listed as Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate.
Octisalate
Light stabiliser (protects the formula from light)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)UV filter (filters UV rays)An organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light, and doubles as a light stabilizer to keep the formula steady in sun. It also appears on labels as Ethylhexyl Salicylate.
Octocrylene
Light stabiliser (protects the formula from light)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)UV filter (filters UV rays)An organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. It also serves as a light stabilizer, helping keep other filters and the formula intact under sunlight.
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)A rose flower water that adds fragrance while conditioning and protecting the skin. It scents the product and helps skin feel soft and supported. You may see it on labels as rose water.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This is a lightweight oily ingredient that softens and smooths the skin. It also helps keep the product fresh by limiting microbe growth.
Butylene Glycol
Fragrance ingredient (scent)Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)A multitasking liquid that acts as a humectant, solvent, and thickness adjuster, and carries a scent role. It draws in and holds moisture, dissolves other ingredients, and helps set the product's texture.
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)This is an opacifier, meaning it makes the product look less see-through. It gives the formula a more solid, opaque appearance.
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Film forming (leaves a thin coating)This is a film former. It leaves a thin, even layer on the skin as the product sets. It often appears on labels as PMMA.
Isononyl Isononanoate
Antistatic (reduces static)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)An oily conditioning ingredient that softens and smooths skin feel. It also helps cut static, giving the product a light, spreadable texture.
Glycerin
Denaturant (makes alcohol undrinkable)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Humectant (holds moisture)Oral care (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)Glycerin draws in and holds moisture while conditioning and protecting skin. It also dissolves other ingredients, adjusts thickness, and can add scent. On labels it may appear as glycerol.
This is an emollient that softens and smooths skin feel. It gives the product a light, spreadable texture as it goes on.
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Film forming (leaves a thin coating)A film-forming polymer that leaves a thin, even layer on the skin as the product sets.
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)This is a silicone-based ingredient that adjusts the product's thickness. It helps give the formula the right texture and body.
Pentylene Glycol
Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)A skin-conditioning ingredient that also works as a solvent. It helps dissolve other ingredients and keeps skin feeling conditioned.
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)This is an emulsifier that helps oil and water mix. It holds the oily and watery parts together so the product stays uniform.
Sodium Chloride
Bulking agent (adds volume)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Oral care (CosIng functional class)otherViscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)Common table salt, used here mainly to adjust the thickness of the formula. It can also act as a bulking agent to add body, and shows up in oral care products. On labels it's simply salt.
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate
Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)This is an emulsifier, meaning it helps oil and water mix. In practice it keeps the oily and watery parts of the product blended into one smooth, stable lotion or cream.
Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate
Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate helps oil and water mix. It keeps the water and oil parts blended together in the product.
Tetrasodium EDTA
Chelating (binds metal ions in the formula)Tetrasodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula.
Tocopherol
Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidising)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Occlusive (CosIng functional class)otherSkin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Tocopherol is a form of vitamin E used as an antioxidant, which helps keep the formula from going off. It also conditions skin and forms a thin surface layer that slows moisture loss. You may see it listed simply as vitamin E.
Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A leaf extract from balm mint, used as a skin-conditioning ingredient. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.
Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Soothing (CosIng functional class)A skin-conditioning ingredient with a soothing role. In practice it helps keep skin feeling comfortable.
Carnosine
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Carnosine is a skin-conditioning ingredient. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.
Lecithin
Antistatic (reduces static)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)otherSkin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Lecithin helps oil and water mix and softens skin feel. That keeps the water and oil parts blended and smooths the skin, and it also reduces static. It shows up on labels simply as Lecithin.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidising)Astringent (CosIng functional class)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Humectant (holds moisture)Oral care (CosIng functional class)otherPreservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)Tonic (CosIng functional class)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)An extract from tea leaves that does several jobs: it draws in and holds moisture, softens the skin, and works as an antioxidant. It also acts as an astringent and adds a mild scent. On labels this is the tea leaf extract.
Prunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)An extract from the leaves of the Yoshino cherry, used to condition the skin. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.
This ingredient acts as an absorbent, soaking up excess moisture or oils in the formula. It also binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the product.
Citronellol
Fragrance ingredient (scent)Citronellol is a fragrance ingredient. Its job is to give the product a scent.
Geraniol is a fragrance ingredient that gives the product its scent. It also acts as a tonic, adding a fresh feel.
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)This is a preservative that fights microbes. It helps keep the product from spoiling over time.
Checking this against your own list
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Source quality
- Source
- DailyMed drug label
- Source record
- https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=6186ea56-7d56-43f5-985d-a012f1296afa
- Retrieved
- 22 July 2026
- Market
- United States
- Formulation date
- Not recorded
- Version
- v2 of this U.S. formulation
- Verification confidence
- High
- Entries recorded
- 31
- Record checksum
- sha256:c3155efc5d8963f9595a48defa8b86b18a6a7e3e6e2b6b5cb089abbce7cc977c
Earlier readings of this document
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