1 / 85 Barrier+ Repair Sunscreen SPF 50+
Robust ceramide barrier repair complex
Skin Type Match
Heavy · Dewy · Comedogenic
- Deeply hydrating
- Alcohol-free
- High SPF rating
- May clog pores
- Greasy dewy finish
- Poor photostability
Performance Scores
SPF Level
Excellent
SPF Level
Formula combines Octinoxate and Octocrylene in primary positions, reinforced by Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide for strong UVB attenuation.
Broad Spectrum
Excellent
Broad Spectrum
Avobenzone (peak 357 nm) handles UVA I, while Octocrylene (peak 304 nm) and Zinc Oxide (peak 370 nm) provide complementary coverage across the UVA spectrum.
Sweat Resistance
Poor
Sweat Resistance
Ingredients like Hydrogen Dimethicone and Polyhydroxystearic Acid provide mild water-repelling properties but are insufficient for durable water resistance without specialised polymers.
Photo Stability
Poor
Photo Stability
Photobiology research confirms that the co-presence of Octinoxate and Avobenzone induces reactive oxygen species production and accelerates the degradation of both filters under UV exposure.
Visible Light
Poor
Visible Light
Absence of iron oxide colour indices (e.g., CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) and heavy tints in the ingredient list.
Irritation Risk
Medium Risk
Irritation Risk
Dermatological literature identifies octocrylene as a known contact allergen and avobenzone as a potential cause of subjective irritation and stinging.
Pore Clogging
Medium Risk
Pore Clogging
Clinical comedogenicity scales typically rate avocado oil at 2-3/5 and Laminaria digitata (algae extract) at 3-4/5 due to its iodine content and recognized acne-triggering potential.
White Cast
Low Risk
White Cast
Mineral filters at trace concentrations (inferred from positions >30) act as minor UV boosters and contribute negligibly to visible white reflection (Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed).
Ingredients Analysis
Active Filters
Octinoxate UVB
Studies indicate potential estrogenic and thyroid disrupting activity in animal models and human cell lines.
Avobenzone UVA I / UVA II
Rapidly degrades under UV exposure losing significant UVA protection capacity unless stabilized by other filters.
Octocrylene UVB / UVA II
Banned in several jurisdictions due to evidence of coral toxicity and accumulation in marine life.
Titanium Dioxide UVB / UVA II
Classified as a possible human carcinogen if inhaled making spray and powder formulations a potential risk while dermal application remains safe
Key Inactive Ingredients
Lecithin Emollient
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review expert panel advises that lecithin should not be used in formulations containing nitrosating agents to prevent the formation of potentially carcinogenic N nitroso compounds [1.6].
Lauryl Glucoside Emulsifier
Alkyl glucosides, including lauryl glucoside, have seen increasing reports of allergic contact dermatitis, leading the American Contact Dermatitis Society to name them Allergen of the Year in 2017 [1.6].
Phenoxyethanol Preservative
Generally well tolerated but can cause contact dermatitis or skin irritation in rare cases, particularly in sensitive individuals.
Ethylhexylglycerin Preservative
Recognized as a rare but emerging cause of allergic contact dermatitis, particularly in leave-on cosmetic products.
Avocado Oil Emollient
Avocado oil has a moderate comedogenic rating due to its high oleic acid content and may contribute to clogged pores in individuals with very oily or acne prone skin.
Laminaria Digitata Extract Skin Conditioning
Algae and seaweed extracts including Laminaria digitata are frequently flagged as pore clogging and may exacerbate breakouts in acne prone skin [1.2].
Cetyl-PG Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide Skin Conditioning
Subject to EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex III limits on secondary amine impurities to prevent the formation of potential nitrosamines [2.2].
Aluminum Hydroxide Sensory Modifier
Named the 2022 Allergen of the Year by the American Contact Dermatitis Society, aluminum hydroxide can occasionally cause allergic contact dermatitis, though reactions from topical cosmetic use are relatively rare [3.3].
Ethoxydiglycol Solvent
Restricted in the EU to specific maximum concentrations and banned in eye and oral products to prevent potential kidney damage [2.1].
PEG-10 Dimethicone Emulsifier
Polyethylene glycol compounds may contain trace amounts of 1,4 dioxane which is a probable carcinogen formed as a byproduct of the ethoxylation manufacturing process [2].
Cyclopentasiloxane Emollient
The European Union is restricting this ingredient to a maximum concentration of one tenth of a percent in leave on cosmetics effective June 2027.