1 / 8Glow+ Dewy Gel Sunscreen SPF 50+
Strong broad-spectrum UV protection
Skin Type Match
Hydrating · Dewy · Irritating
- Highly hydrating
- Dewy finish
- Mildly exfoliating
- High irritation risk
- Lacks occlusivity
- Severe eye sting
Performance Scores
SPF Level
Excellent
SPF Level
Label claims SPF 50+, which is corroborated by the prominent placement of multiple high-efficacy UVB-absorbing filters in the active ingredients list.
Broad Spectrum
Excellent
Broad Spectrum
Avobenzone (peak 357 nm), Bisoctrizole (peak 360 nm), and Ecamsule (peak 344 nm) provide complementary absorption profiles covering both UVA II and the critical UVA I range.
Sweat Resistance
Poor
Sweat Resistance
Polyester-7 is a dedicated water-resistant polymer, but its lower position on the ingredient list and the absence of a label claim limit its verifiable efficacy.
Photo Stability
Fair
Photo Stability
Cosmetic science literature confirms that while Octinoxate accelerates Avobenzone degradation, the inclusion of Bisoctrizole (Tinosorb M) and Ecamsule (Mexoryl SX) helps quench triplet-state energy and stabilise the system.
Visible Light
Poor
Visible Light
The ingredient list contains zero iron oxide colour indices (e.g., CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) and no non-nano physical filters.
Irritation Risk
High Risk
Irritation Risk
Propylene glycol is a documented sensitizer (ACDS Allergen of the Year 2018) at high concentrations, and capsaicinoids in capsicum induce neurogenic inflammation.
Pore Clogging
Medium Risk
Pore Clogging
Established dermatological comedogenicity scales rate the combination of cetearyl alcohol and ceteareth-20 as potentially pore-clogging, while Laminaria digitata is consistently rated 4-5/5 due to pore-irritating iodine.
White Cast
Low Risk
White Cast
Chemical filters absorb rather than scatter UV light; the hybrid filter Bisoctrizole (Tinosorb M) at moderate concentrations blends transparently.
Ingredients Analysis
Active Filters
Avobenzone UVA I / UVA II
Rapidly degrades under UV exposure losing significant UVA protection capacity unless stabilized by other filters.
Octinoxate UVB
Studies indicate potential estrogenic and thyroid disrupting activity in animal models and human cell lines.
Ensulizole 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.
Octisalate UVB
Clinical trials demonstrate systemic absorption into the bloodstream exceeding the FDA threshold requiring further safety testing.
Key Inactive Ingredients
Propylene Glycol Solvent
Recognized as a frequent cause of allergic contact dermatitis especially in individuals with eczema or compromised skin barriers.
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.
Triethanolamine pH Adjuster
May react with nitrosating agents in formulations to form nitrosamines which are potential carcinogens.
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.
Cetearyl Alcohol 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-20 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.
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.
Ethoxydiglycol Solvent
Restricted in the EU to specific maximum concentrations and banned in eye and oral products to prevent potential kidney damage [2.1].
Capsicum 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].
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].
BHT 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.