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Decorte AQ Absolute Treatment Awakening Protective Day
Labeler: KOSÉ America
SPF 16 as labeled
U.S. formulation · record last retrieved 21 September 2026
Quick facts
Does Decorte AQ Absolute Treatment Awakening Protective Day list fragrance?
Yes. It lists Parfum. Fragrance components not disclosed: the label declares a fragrance blend without naming its individual components.
What are the active ingredients in Decorte AQ Absolute Treatment Awakening Protective Day?
The Active ingredients block printed on the label reads: Avobenzone 3.00% Octinoxate 7.49% Octisalate 1.00%
Is Decorte AQ Absolute Treatment Awakening Protective Day mineral-only?
No. The ingredient list currently stored for this U.S. formulation names Avobenzone, Octinoxate, and Octisalate.
Does Decorte AQ Absolute Treatment Awakening Protective Day contain oxybenzone?
Oxybenzone is not listed in the ingredient list currently stored for this U.S. formulation, which is recorded as complete with every name identified.
Each answer restates the ingredient list stored for this record. It does not predict whether your skin will react.
What is listed
The ingredient declaration stored for this formulation, reproduced exactly as it was recorded from the source below.
47 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.
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.
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.
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.
Water
Antiplaque (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)The base liquid that most of the other ingredients dissolve or spread into. It carries the formula and helps condition the skin surface.
listed as “Water/AQUA/EAU”
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.
Hydrogenated Polydecene
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)This is a multi-use ingredient that conditions skin and hair, acts as an emollient to soften and smooth, and works as a solvent to dissolve other ingredients. In practice it helps the product spread smoothly and keeps the mix even. It also carries fragrance in the formula.
Behenyl Alcohol
Binder (holds the formula together)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)A multitasker that softens and smooths skin while adjusting the product's thickness. It also helps hold the mix together and keeps the oil and water parts from separating.
Squalane
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Refatting (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)An emollient that softens and smooths the skin, and also conditions hair. It leaves a smooth feel and helps replace oils on the surface.
Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)This is an emollient, meaning it softens and smooths skin feel. It gives the product a smoother slip as you apply it.
Phytosteryl Macadamiate
Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Phytosteryl Macadamiate is a conditioning ingredient for skin and hair. It softens and smooths, leaving skin and hair feeling more supple.
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.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Occlusive (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)A light oil used as a solvent to dissolve other ingredients and as an occlusive that forms a layer helping hold in moisture. It can also add a bit of scent.
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.
Sorbitol
Fragrance ingredient (scent)Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A humectant that draws in and holds moisture, so it keeps the product from drying out and conditions the skin. It also acts as a fragrance component, adding to the product's scent.
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)An emulsifier that helps the oil and water parts of the product stay mixed together. This keeps the formula from separating.
Betula Platyphylla Japonica Bark Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)An extract from birch bark, used as a skin-conditioning ingredient. That means it helps keep skin soft and smooth.
Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This is the sap from the white birch tree, used as a skin conditioner. That means it helps the product leave skin feeling softer and better maintained.
listed as “Betula Platyphylla Japonika Juice”
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Astringent (CosIng functional class)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Humectant (holds moisture)Oral care (CosIng functional class)Preservative (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.
Crataegus Cuneata Fruit Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A hawthorn fruit extract used to condition the skin. It helps skin feel smooth and comfortable.
Glycine
Antistatic (reduces static)Buffering (holds the formula at a set acidity)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Glycine is a skin and hair conditioner that also buffers, meaning it helps keep the product's acidity steady. It has an antistatic effect too, reducing static in hair.
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)An extract from soybean seeds used as a skin conditioner. Its job is to soften and improve the feel of skin.
listed as “Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract”
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Antistatic (reduces static)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A broken-down collagen that conditions skin and hair, softens and smooths skin feel, and acts as a humectant, drawing in and holding moisture. It also forms a light film on the surface and reduces static in hair, keeping strands from flying away.
Hydroxyproline
Antistatic (reduces static)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)An ingredient that conditions skin and hair and cuts static. It also helps clean by loosening dirt and oil. In practice it smooths skin and hair while lifting away grime.
Michelia Champaca Flower Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)An extract from champac flowers used as a skin conditioner. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.
Mucuna Birdwoodiana Stem Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A plant stem extract used to condition skin. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)This is a peptide that conditions skin. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.
An extract from quince seeds that conditions the skin to soften its feel. It also adds fragrance to the product.
An extract from sandalwood wood, used to condition the skin and add scent. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth while contributing to the product's fragrance.
listed as “Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Wood Extract”
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent (CosIng functional class)Humectant (holds moisture)Soothing (CosIng functional class)A root extract that acts as an astringent, a humectant, and a soothing agent. It draws in and holds moisture, tightens the skin's surface, and helps calm the feel of the skin.
A moisture-grabbing ingredient that draws in and holds water. That keeps skin conditioned and helps it feel supple. It's the salt form of hyaluronic acid.
Tocopherol
Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Occlusive (CosIng functional class)Skin 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.
Alcohol
Antifoaming (stops the formula foaming)Astringent (CosIng functional class)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)Alcohol is ethyl alcohol used as a solvent to dissolve other ingredients and thin the formula. It also cuts foam, tightens skin as an astringent, and adjusts thickness. It appears on labels simply as alcohol or ethanol.
Algin
Binder (holds the formula together)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)Algin adjusts the thickness of a product and helps hold the mix together. That means a more consistent, stable texture. It can also add fragrance.
Butylated Hydroxytoluene
Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Restricted in the EUAn antioxidant that also adds a scent note. It helps keep the oils in the formula from going off, so the product stays stable longer. Often shortened to BHT on labels.
listed as “BHT”
Carbomer
Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Gel forming (sets the formula into a gel)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)A thickener that adjusts how thick the product is and forms a gel. It also keeps oil and water blends from separating, holding the texture together.
Dimethicone
Antifoaming (stops the formula foaming)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)A silicone that softens and smooths skin feel and forms a protective layer on the surface. It also cuts down foam during production, keeping the formula settled.
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Antifoaming (stops the formula foaming)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A silicone that conditions skin and hair for a smooth feel, and keeps foaming down while the product is made. It leaves a soft, even surface.
This works as a cleansing agent that helps rinse away dirt and oil. It also adds fragrance to the product.
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)An ingredient that helps oil and water mix so the formula stays blended. It also conditions the skin, leaving it feeling smoother.
Phytosteryl Oleate
Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A skin- and hair-conditioning ingredient. It softens and smooths, leaving a better surface feel.
listed as “Phytosteryloleate”
Polysorbate 20
Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Polysorbate 20 helps oil and water mix so the product stays blended. It also acts as a cleansing agent that lifts away oil and dirt.
Sodium Lactate
Buffering (holds the formula at a set acidity)Humectant (holds moisture)Keratolytic (CosIng functional class)Sodium Lactate is a salt that helps balance the product's acidity (buffering) and acts as a humectant, drawing in and holding moisture. It also has a keratolytic action, meaning it helps loosen and shed surface skin cells. On labels it's the sodium salt of lactic acid.
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)This is a multi-tasking ingredient that helps oil and water mix so the product stays blended. It also works as a cleansing agent and softens the feel of skin and hair. In practice, it keeps the formula smooth and even while conditioning.
An ingredient that helps set and steady the product's acidity level. Keeping that balance stable helps the formula stay consistent over time. It can also contribute to the scent.
Xanthan Gum
Binder (holds the formula together)Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Gel forming (sets the formula into a gel)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)A thickener that adjusts how thick the product is and forms a gel-like texture. It keeps oil and water mixed and stops the blend from separating, giving a stable, even feel.
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)This is a preservative that fights microbes. It helps keep the product from spoiling over time.
Parfum
Fragrance ingredient (scent)This is the fragrance, a blend of scent ingredients added to give the product an odor or mask other smells. It's also listed as "aroma" on some labels.
listed as “Fragrance (Parfum)”
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Source quality
- Source
- DailyMed drug label
- Source record
- https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=81352963-36ec-4099-af51-3498d89f3077
- Retrieved
- 21 September 2026
- Market
- United States
- Version
- v1 of this U.S. formulation
- Source tier
- Official label document (not independently verified by us)
- Entries recorded
- 47
- Record checksum
- sha256:e34c9d344ab9c295b34bd4bf746e93fb3e206f4812e9e3ff9afdb207f9662239
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