1 / 8Hydrate+ Dewy Sunscreen SPF 50+
Excellent broad-spectrum UV protection
Most Suitable For
Skin Type Match
Dewy · Hydrating · Non-comedogenic
- Won't clog pores
- Deeply hydrating
- High UV protection
- Dewy shiny finish
- Lipid rich formula
- May feel heavy
Performance Scores
SPF Level
Excellent
SPF Level
Label claim of SPF 50+ is corroborated by the presence of Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, and the SunCat DE blend high up in the ingredient list.
Broad Spectrum
Excellent
Broad Spectrum
Avobenzone provides peak absorption at 357 nm for strong UVA I protection, seamlessly complemented by Zinc Oxide's continuous broad-spectrum attenuation up to 400 nm.
Sweat Resistance
Poor
Sweat Resistance
Dimethicone and Sodium Polyacrylate provide minor water-repellent properties, but the absence of robust water-proofing agents (like specific acrylates copolymers) suggests minimal durability under water immersion.
Photo Stability
Excellent
Photo Stability
SunCat DE physically isolates photolabile filters in a specialized capsule to prevent UV-induced cross-degradation, further supported by the free-radical quenching properties of Vitamins C and E.
Visible Light
Poor
Visible Light
Absence of iron oxide color indices (e.g., CI 77491, CI 77492) and the position of melanin at 25 limit significant visible light attenuation.
Irritation Risk
Low Risk
Irritation Risk
Encapsulation technologies like those in SunCat DE have been clinically demonstrated to reduce skin penetration of UV filters, mitigating irritant contact dermatitis.
Pore Clogging
Low Risk
Pore Clogging
Clinical comedogenicity scales and dermatological assessments rate sunflower seed oil and glyceryl stearate at 0-2 out of 5, indicating a very low risk of pore occlusion.
White Cast
High Risk
White Cast
Un-tinted mineral filters at high formulation concentrations inherently cause visible light scattering on Fitzpatrick skin types III–VI absent explicit nano-technology.
Ingredients Analysis
Active Filters
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
SunCat DE Broad Spectrum UV
Contains oxybenzone and octinoxate which are known to cause coral bleaching and marine toxicity.
Key Inactive Ingredients
Sodium Benzoate Preservative
Cancauseallergiccontactdermatitisandnonimmunologiccontacturticariacharacterizedbyrednessandwheals, thoughitisgenerallywelltoleratedbymostindividuals[1.5].
Phenoxyethanol Preservative
Generally well tolerated but can cause contact dermatitis or skin irritation in rare cases, particularly in sensitive individuals.