1 / 9Radiance+ Dewy Sunscreen SPF 50+
Excellent photostable broad-spectrum UV protection
Most Suitable For
Skin Type Match
Dewy · Comedogenic · Hydrating
- High UV protection
- Breathable lightweight base
- Highly hydrating
- Highly comedogenic
- Unflattering dewy finish
- Too emollient
Performance Scores
SPF Level
Excellent
SPF Level
The prominent presence of Ethylhexyl Triazone, Bemotrizinol, Bisoctrizole, and Titanium Dioxide confirms a robust capacity for UVB attenuation.
Broad Spectrum
Excellent
Broad Spectrum
Bisoctrizole, Bemotrizinol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, and Zinc Oxide act complementarily to deliver robust overlapping absorption from 315 nm up to 400 nm.
Sweat Resistance
Poor
Sweat Resistance
The inclusion of Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer, a dedicated water-proofing film former in cosmetics, establishes a hydrophobic infrastructure.
Photo Stability
Excellent
Photo Stability
Filters such as Bemotrizinol, Bisoctrizole, and Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate are documented in photobiology literature to exhibit excellent photostability with negligible photodegradation.
Visible Light
Poor
Visible Light
An absence of iron oxide colour indices (e.g., CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) and pigmentary minerals in the ingredient list.
Irritation Risk
Low Risk
Irritation Risk
Dermatological literature confirms that large-molecule filters (Bemotrizinol, Bisoctrizole) and ceramides have exceptionally low irritation potential on intact skin.
Pore Clogging
High Risk
Pore Clogging
Established dermatological grading scales derived from Fulton's comedogenicity assays commonly rate algae and kelp extracts (such as Laminaria Digitata) at 4/5 to 5/5 due to their follicular irritation potential and high iodine content.
White Cast
Medium Risk
White Cast
Bisoctrizole operates as a microfine suspension that reflects and scatters UV light, mimicking the white cast effects of inorganic mineral filters 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].
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].
Kelp Extract Skin Conditioning
Kelpandalgaeextractsarenaturallyhighiniodine, whichcanpenetrateandirritatethepore, potentiallytriggeringbreakoutsinacneproneindividuals[2.14].
Propylene Glycol Solvent
Recognized as a frequent cause of allergic contact dermatitis especially in individuals with eczema or compromised skin barriers.
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].
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].
Ethylhexylglycerin Preservative
Recognized as a rare but emerging cause of allergic contact dermatitis, particularly in leave-on cosmetic products.
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.