1 / 10Detan+ Dewy Gel Sunscreen SPF 50+
Exceptional broad spectrum UV protection
Most Suitable For
Skin Type Match
Hydrating · Nourishing · Comedogenic
- Exceptional hydration impact
- Rich in ceramides
- Strong UV protection
- High comedogenicity risk
- Conflicts with exfoliants
- Potential skin irritant
Performance Scores
SPF Level
Excellent
SPF Level
Label claims SPF 50+, corroborated by a dense combination of premium UVB-absorbing chemical and mineral filters in the active ingredient list.
Broad Spectrum
Excellent
Broad Spectrum
The combined presence of Bisoctrizole, Bemotrizinol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, and Zinc Oxide guarantees continuous and overlapping absorption from 315 nm up to 400 nm.
Sweat Resistance
Poor
Sweat Resistance
Presence of Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer and Dimethicone provides a functional film-forming infrastructure, qualifying it for minimal expected resistance.
Photo Stability
Excellent
Photo Stability
Photobiology literature confirms that all included filters (Bemotrizinol, Bisoctrizole, Uvinul A Plus, Uvinul T 150, Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide) are highly photostable and do not undergo rapid photodegradation.
Visible Light
Poor
Visible Light
Total absence of iron oxide color indices (e.g., CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) and pigmentary-grade opaque minerals in the ingredient list.
Irritation Risk
Medium Risk
Irritation Risk
Kojic acid is a documented skin sensitizer that can cause contact dermatitis, particularly at concentrations approaching 1%.
Pore Clogging
High Risk
Pore Clogging
Dermatological comedogenicity scales, including Fulton's clinical studies, consistently rate marine algae and kelp extracts as highly comedogenic (4-5/5) due to high iodine content that can exacerbate follicular hyperkeratosis.
White Cast
Medium Risk
White Cast
Particulate filters like methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol (Tinosorb M) reflect visible light, causing a documented white cast on Fitzpatrick IV-VI skin.
Ingredients Analysis
Active Filters
Bemotrizinol Broad Spectrum UV
Identified in recent dermatological literature as a rare but emerging cause of allergic contact dermatitis.
Ethylhexyl Triazone UVB
Currently not approved by the United States FDA for use in sunscreens though it is widely approved in the EU and other global markets.
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
Aloe Vera Extract Skin Conditioning
Unpurified whole leaf aloe extracts may contain anthraquinones like aloin which have shown carcinogenic potential in oral animal studies but cosmetic grade aloe is decolorized to safely limit these compounds to below 50 parts per million [1.3].
Kojic Acid Other
Exhibitsanotablesensitizingpotentialandcancauseallergiccontactdermatitis, redness, andirritation, particularlyafterprolongeduseoratconcentrationsexceeding1%[1.10].
Grapefruit Extract Skin Conditioning
Citrus fruit extracts contain furanocoumarins like 5 methoxypsoralen which can cause phototoxic reactions when exposed to UV light prompting regulatory limits for leave on products [8.5].
Phenoxyethanol Preservative
Generally well tolerated but can cause contact dermatitis or skin irritation in rare cases, particularly in sensitive individuals.
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].
Kelp Extract Skin Conditioning
Kelpandalgaeextractsarenaturallyhighiniodine, whichcanpenetrateandirritatethepore, potentiallytriggeringbreakoutsinacneproneindividuals[2.14].
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].
Ethylhexylglycerin Preservative
Recognized as a rare but emerging cause of allergic contact dermatitis, particularly in leave-on cosmetic products.
Coco-Glucoside Surfactant
Alkyl glucosides are recognized as emerging contact allergens that can cause allergic contact dermatitis particularly in individuals with compromised skin barriers [1.3].
Decyl Glucoside Surfactant
Named Contact Allergen of the Year in 2017 due to increasing reports of allergic contact dermatitis, though it remains safe and mild for the vast majority of users.
Propylene Glycol Solvent
Recognized as a frequent cause of allergic contact dermatitis especially in individuals with eczema or compromised skin barriers.