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Aqualogica

Glow+ Dewy Gel Sunscreen SPF 50+

Strong broad-spectrum UV protection

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Skin Type Match

78%

Hydrating · Dewy · Sensitizing

Pros
  • Highly hydrating
  • No drying alcohols
  • Dewy radiant finish
Cons
  • High irritation risk
  • Severe eye sting
  • Lacks heavy occlusion
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Performance Scores

SPF Level
The labelled SPF 50+ maps directly to the 'Very high' protection tier, supported by a dense combination of established UVB filters including Octinoxate, Ensulizole, and Octisalate.
Broad Spectrum
Excellent broad-spectrum coverage is achieved through a multi-filter UVA system combining Avobenzone, Ecamsule, and Bisoctrizole, providing overlapping and robust protection up to 400 nm.
Sweat Resistance
The formulation contains film-forming infrastructure such as Polyester-7 but lacks a formal manufacturer claim for water or sweat resistance.
Photo Stability
The formula contains the notoriously antagonistic pair of Avobenzone and Octinoxate, but their cross-degradation is adequately mitigated by the presence of modern photostabilisers Bisoctrizole and Ecamsule.
Visible Light
The formulation completely lacks iron oxides or pigmentary-grade mineral filters necessary to meaningfully attenuate visible light and high-energy visible (blue) light.
Irritation Risk
High concentration of propylene glycol combined with multiple chemical filters and capsicum extract significantly increases irritation risk.
Pore Clogging
The formulation contains a synergistic emulsifier blend with historical moderate-to-high comedogenic risk, alongside trace amounts of a highly rated marine extract.
White Cast
Formulated entirely without mineral UV filters (Zinc Oxide or Titanium Dioxide). It relies on chemical and organic particulate filters which leave no visible cast.
Ingredients Analysis▾

Active Filters

AvobenzoneChemical · UVA I/UVA II
Rapidly degrades under UV exposure losing significant UVA protection capacity unless stabilized by other filters.
EcamsuleChemical · UVA II/UVA I
OctinoxateChemical · UVB
Studies indicate potential estrogenic and thyroid disrupting activity in animal models and human cell lines.
BisoctrizoleHybrid · Broad Spectrum UV
EnsulizoleChemical · UVB
In vitro studies suggest it can generate reactive oxygen species upon UV exposure which may lead to cellular damage though real world impact is debated.
OctisalateChemical · UVB
Clinical trials demonstrate systemic absorption into the bloodstream exceeding the FDA threshold requiring further safety testing.

Key Inactives

WaterWater · Solvent
IsododecaneOil Based · Solvent
Propylene GlycolGlycol · Solvent
Recognized as a frequent cause of allergic contact dermatitis especially in individuals with eczema or compromised skin barriers.
GlycerinGlycerin · Humectant
Decyl GlucosideCleansing · 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.
Hyaluronic AcidHyaluronic Acid · Humectant
Vitamin CVitamin · Antioxidant
TriethanolamineBase · pH Adjuster
May react with nitrosating agents in formulations to form nitrosamines which are potential carcinogens.
Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideFatty Acid Ester · Emollient
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerPolymeric · Thickener
Tapioca StarchMattifying Agent · Sensory Modifier
Dicaprylyl CarbonateSynthetic Oil · Emollient
DimethiconeSilicone · Emollient
CyclopentasiloxaneSilicone · 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.
Cetearyl AlcoholWax · Emollient
Historically rated as mildly comedogenic in animal models but modern dermatological consensus indicates it is unlikely to clog pores in typical cosmetic formulations.
Ceteareth-20Nonionic · Emulsifier
As an ethoxylated compound, it may contain trace amounts of 1,4 dioxane and ethylene oxide, which are potential carcinogens formed during the manufacturing process.
Cetearyl OlivateNonionic · Emulsifier
Sorbitan OlivateNonionic · Emulsifier
PhenoxyethanolPhenoxyethanol · Preservative
Generally well tolerated but can cause contact dermatitis or skin irritation in rare cases, particularly in sensitive individuals.
EthylhexylglycerinMultifunctional · Preservative
Recognized as a rare but emerging cause of allergic contact dermatitis, particularly in leave-on cosmetic products.
Glyceryl StearateNonionic · Emulsifier
Papaya ExtractBotanical Extract · Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl GlucosideOther · Humectant
NiacinamideVitamin · Antioxidant
Polyester-7Synthetic Polymer · Film Former
Neopentyl Glycol DiheptanoateFatty Acid Ester · Emollient
Sodium PolyacrylatePolymeric · Thickener
EthoxydiglycolGlycol · Solvent
Restricted in the EU to specific maximum concentrations and banned in eye and oral products to prevent potential kidney damage [2.1].
Biosaccharide Gum-4Natural Polymer · Film Former
1,2-HexanediolGlycol · Solvent
Capsicum ExtractBotanical Extract · Skin Conditioning
Contains capsaicinoids that are recognized skin and eye irritants requiring careful formulation at low concentrations to avoid burning or dermatitis [1.1].
Xanthan GumGum · Thickener
Vitamin EVitamin · Antioxidant
Sodium GluconateOther · Chelating Agent
Kelp ExtractBotanical Extract · Skin Conditioning
Kelpandalgaeextractsarenaturallyhighiniodine, whichcanpenetrateandirritatethepore, potentiallytriggeringbreakoutsinacneproneindividuals[2.14].
Cetyl-PG Hydroxyethyl PalmitamideCeramide · Skin Conditioning
Subject to EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex III limits on secondary amine impurities to prevent the formation of potential nitrosamines [2.2].
Ceramide EOPCeramide · Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NGCeramide · Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NPCeramide · Skin Conditioning
Ceramide ASCeramide · Skin Conditioning
Ceramide APCeramide · Skin Conditioning
PanthenolOther · Humectant
BHTSynthetic · Antioxidant
Some animal studies suggest high oral doses may cause endocrine disruption, though regulatory bodies consider it safe at the low concentrations used in cosmetics.