What are the key ingredients in Pure Lavender Smoothing Sunscreen SPF 45?

Pure Lavender Smoothing Sunscreen SPF 45 contains 44 ingredients. Key actives include: Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Homosalate, Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Water, and more.

Does Pure Lavender Smoothing Sunscreen SPF 45 contain comedogenic or pore-clogging ingredients?

Pure Lavender Smoothing Sunscreen SPF 45 contains potentially comedogenic or irritating ingredients: Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Limonene, Linalool. Always patch test before full use.

How is the safety of Pure Lavender Smoothing Sunscreen SPF 45 rated?

Safety ratings for Pure Lavender Smoothing Sunscreen SPF 45 are calculated based on individual ingredient analysis, covering comedogenicity, irritancy, and overall safety scores. See the full breakdown at https://www.skinwis.com/product/alba-botanica-pure-lavender-smoothing-sunscreen-spf-45.

Where can I find the full ingredient list for Pure Lavender Smoothing Sunscreen SPF 45?

The complete ingredient list, safety analysis, and community reviews for Pure Lavender Smoothing Sunscreen SPF 45 are available on SkinWis at https://www.skinwis.com/product/alba-botanica-pure-lavender-smoothing-sunscreen-spf-45.

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Pure Lavender Smoothing Sunscreen SPF 45

Updated on: 20/02/2025

Total Ingredients

analysed

28 of 44

Skin-Safe

low risk

6 of 44

Potential Irritants

may irritate sensitive skin

1 of 44

Potential Pore-Clogging

+1 moderate pore-clogging

About this product

44 ingredients

6 potential irritant

1 pore-clogging

Alba Botanica product. Mostly fragrance‑free. Formula aimed at skin types that tolerate moderate comedogenic ingredients. Patch-test if you have very reactive skin.

Formulation Analysis

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C: Comedogenic·S: Safety·Ir: Irritancy

1 Very safe

2 Safe

3 Moderate

4 Risky

5 Avoid

C: Comedogenic·S: Safety·Ir: Irritancy

1 Very safe

2 Safe

3 Moderate

4 Risky

5 Avoid

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Sunscreen Agent UV Protector for Products UV Ray Absorber

Homosalate

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Sunscreen Agent UV Ray Absorber Scent Provider

Octocrylene

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Sunscreen Agent UV Protector for Products UV Ray Absorber

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Sunscreen Agent UV Protector for Products UV Ray Absorber

Water

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Plaque Prevention Agent Skin Enhancer Ingredient Dissolver

Cetyl Alcohol

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Cloudiness Creator Foam Enhancer Cleansing Surfactant +5

Glycerin

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Fragrance Provider Moisture Magnet Thickness Regulator +7

Glyceryl Stearate Se

Comedogenic: Moderate risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Emulsifying Surfactant

Dimethicone

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Skin Softener Defensive Shield +1

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Moisture Barrier Creator Fragrance Provider Ingredient Dissolver +1

Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer

Safety: Low risk

Particle Distributor (Non-Surfactant) Thickness Regulator Hairstyle Holder +2

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Skin Enhancer Scent Provider

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Revitalizer Scent Provider

Lavandula Hybrida Oil

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Skin Softener

Myroxylon Pereirae Oil

Safety: High risk

Irritancy: High risk

Scent Provider

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Skin Enhancer Scent Provider

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Skin Enhancer

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Fragrance Provider Skin Enhancer Scent Provider

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Anti-Aging Protector UV Ray Absorber Skin Enhancer +8

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Skin Enhancer Scent Provider

Echinacea Angustifolia Extract

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Skin Enhancer Calming Agent Revitalizer +1

Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Skin Enhancer

Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Cooling Energizer Revitalizer Dirt & Oil Remover +2

Panax Ginseng Root Extract

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Revitalizer Hair Softener Skin Softener +1

Tocopheryl Acetate

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Anti-Aging Protector Skin Enhancer

Alcohol

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Thickness Regulator Germ Fighter Ingredient Dissolver +3

Cetearyl Alcohol

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Cloudiness Creator Foam Enhancer Cleansing Surfactant +4

Cetearyl Olivate

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Hair Softener Texture Adjuster Emulsion Stabilizer +2

Citric Acid

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

pH Stabilizer Metal Ion Binder Scent Provider

Polysorbate 60

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Cleansing Surfactant Emulsifying Surfactant

Sodium Chloride

Comedogenic: High risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Volume Builder Thickness Regulator Scent Provider +1

Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Dirt & Oil Remover Hair Softener +1

Sorbitan Olivate

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Emulsifying Surfactant

Vanillin

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Scent Provider

Xanthan Gum

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Cleansing Surfactant Skin Enhancer Gel Structure Builder +4

Benzyl Alcohol

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Product Protector Fragrance Provider Thickness Regulator +1

Potassium Sorbate

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Product Protector Scent Provider

Sodium Benzoate

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Product Protector Metal Protection Agent Scent Provider

Limonene

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Fragrance Provider Ingredient Dissolver Odor Neutralizer

Linalool

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Fragrance Provider Odor Neutralizer

Ingredient Name	Safety Profile	Functionality
01 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Sunscreen Agent UV Protector for Products +1
02 Homosalate	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Sunscreen Agent UV Ray Absorber +1
03 Octocrylene	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Sunscreen Agent UV Protector for Products +1
04 Ethylhexyl Salicylate	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Sunscreen Agent UV Protector for Products +1
05 Water	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Plaque Prevention Agent Skin Enhancer +1
06 Cetyl Alcohol	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Cloudiness Creator Foam Enhancer +6
07 Glycerin	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Fragrance Provider Moisture Magnet +8
08 Glyceryl Stearate Se	C 3 Comedogenic: Moderate risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Emulsifying Surfactant
09 Dimethicone	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Skin Softener +2
10 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Moisture Barrier Creator Fragrance Provider +2
11 Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer	S 2 Safety: Low risk	Particle Distributor (Non-Surfactant) Thickness Regulator +3
12 Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Skin Enhancer Scent Provider
13 Lavandula Angustifolia Oil	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Revitalizer Scent Provider
14 Lavandula Hybrida Oil	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Skin Softener
15 Myroxylon Pereirae Oil	S 4 Safety: High risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Scent Provider
16 Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Skin Enhancer Scent Provider
17 Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Skin Enhancer
18 Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Fragrance Provider Skin Enhancer +1
19 Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Anti-Aging Protector UV Ray Absorber +9
20 Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Skin Enhancer Scent Provider
21 Echinacea Angustifolia Extract	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Skin Enhancer Calming Agent +2
22 Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Skin Enhancer
23 Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Cooling Energizer Revitalizer +3
24 Panax Ginseng Root Extract	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Revitalizer Hair Softener +2
25 Tocopheryl Acetate	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Anti-Aging Protector Skin Enhancer
26 Alcohol	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Thickness Regulator Germ Fighter +4
27 Cetearyl Alcohol	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Cloudiness Creator Foam Enhancer +5
28 Cetearyl Olivate	S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Hair Softener Texture Adjuster +3
29 Citric Acid	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	pH Stabilizer Metal Ion Binder +1
30 Polysorbate 60	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Cleansing Surfactant Emulsifying Surfactant
31 Sodium Chloride	C 4 Comedogenic: High risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Volume Builder Thickness Regulator +2
32 Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Dirt & Oil Remover +2
33 Sorbitan Olivate	S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Emulsifying Surfactant
34 Vanillin	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Scent Provider
35 Xanthan Gum	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Cleansing Surfactant Skin Enhancer +5
36 Benzyl Alcohol	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Product Protector Fragrance Provider +2
37 Potassium Sorbate	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Product Protector Scent Provider
38 Sodium Benzoate	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Product Protector Metal Protection Agent +1
39 Limonene	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Fragrance Provider Ingredient Dissolver +1
40 Linalool	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Fragrance Provider Odor Neutralizer
41 Avobenzone		N/A
42 Octisalate		N/A
43 Aloe Vera leaf juice		N/A
44 Form of vitamin E		N/A

Potential Irritants

4 flagged

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil Benzyl Alcohol Limonene Linalool

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Is Alba Botanica Pure Lavender Smoothing Sunscreen SPF 45 comedogenic?

Appears To Be Comedogenic Pure Lavender Smoothing Sunscreen SPF 45 appears to be comedogenic. It contains 1 ingredient with a high comedogenic rating (4–5) that are likely to clog pores , including <a href="/ingredient/sodium-chloride" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Sodium Chloride</a> . It may not be suitable for acne-prone skin.

Is Alba Botanica a good skincare brand?

US natural personal care brand founded in 1979 in Hawaii, offering vegetarian and cruelty-free products. Alba Botanica makes products such as Pure Lavender Smoothing Sunscreen SPF 45 that include some ingredients which may be problematic for sensitive or acne-prone skin. Check individual product ingredient lists and community reviews before deciding. Read more about Alba Botanica.

Is Alba Botanica Pure Lavender Smoothing Sunscreen SPF 45 safe for sensitive skin?

Use with Caution Pure Lavender Smoothing Sunscreen SPF 45 may not be ideal for sensitive skin. It contains 7 potential irritant s including <a href="/ingredient/citrus-aurantium-dulcis-peel-oil" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil</a>, <a href="/ingredient/lavandula-angustifolia-oil" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Lavandula Angustifolia Oil</a> and <a href="/ingredient/myroxylon-pereirae-oil" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Myroxylon Pereirae Oil</a> . Common triggers like Fragrance, Limonene, and Linalool can cause redness or reactions in sensitive or barrier-compromised skin. We recommend patch testing before full use.

Does Alba Botanica Pure Lavender Smoothing Sunscreen SPF 45 clog pores?

Potential Pore-Cloggers Present Pure Lavender Smoothing Sunscreen SPF 45 contains 2 ingredients with a comedogenic rating of 3 or higher that may clog pores , including <a href="/ingredient/glyceryl-stearate-se" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Glyceryl Stearate Se</a> and <a href="/ingredient/sodium-chloride" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Sodium Chloride</a> . Every ingredient's comedogenic rating is listed above.

Who makes Alba Botanica Pure Lavender Smoothing Sunscreen SPF 45?

This product is from Alba Botanica. See more products from Alba Botanica.

What are the ingredients in Alba Botanica Pure Lavender Smoothing Sunscreen SPF 45?

Pure Lavender Smoothing Sunscreen SPF 45 contains 44 ingredients. The first ingredients listed are <a href="/ingredient/butyl-methoxydibenzoylmethane" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane</a>, <a href="/ingredient/homosalate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Homosalate</a>, <a href="/ingredient/octocrylene" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Octocrylene</a>, <a href="/ingredient/ethylhexyl-salicylate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Ethylhexyl Salicylate</a> and <a href="/ingredient/water" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Water</a>. Each ingredient includes a comedogenic rating, irritancy rating, and safety score. View the full annotated ingredient list above.

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