Aqualogica

Radiance+ Dewy Sunscreen SPF 50+

Excellent photostable broad-spectrum UV protection

Hybrid Chemical DominantLotion
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ExcellentOverall Rating
Based on formula analysis

Most Suitable For


Skin Type Match

76%

Hydrating · Dewy · Comedogenic

Pros
  • Deeply hydrates skin
  • Repairs lipid barrier
  • Strong UV protection
Cons
  • May clog pores
  • Risks worsening texture
  • Contains citrus extracts
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Performance Scores

SPF Level

Excellent

The prominent presence of Ethylhexyl Triazone, Bemotrizinol, Bisoctrizole, and Titanium Dioxide confirms a robust capacity for UVB attenuation.

Broad Spectrum

Excellent

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

The inclusion of Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer, a dedicated water-proofing film former in cosmetics, establishes a hydrophobic infrastructure.

Photo Stability

Excellent

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

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

Dermatological literature confirms that large-molecule filters (Bemotrizinol, Bisoctrizole) and ceramides have exceptionally low irritation potential on intact skin.

Pore Clogging

High Risk

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

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

Bisoctrizole HybridBroad Spectrum UV
Bemotrizinol ChemicalBroad Spectrum UV

Identified in recent dermatological literature as a rare but emerging cause of allergic contact dermatitis.

Ethylhexyl Triazone ChemicalUVB

Currently not approved by the United States FDA for use in sunscreens though it is widely approved in the EU and other global markets.

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate ChemicalUVA II / UVA I
Titanium Dioxide MineralUVB / UVA II

Classified as a possible human carcinogen if inhaled making spray and powder formulations a potential risk while dermal application remains safe

Zinc Oxide MineralBroad Spectrum UV / High Energy Visible

Key Inactive Ingredients

Water WaterSolvent
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate Synthetic OilEmollient
Caprylyl Methicone SiliconeEmollient
Aloe Vera Extract Botanical ExtractSkin 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].

Sodium Acrylates Copolymer PolymericThickener
Glycerin GlycerinHumectant
Dimethicone SiliconeEmollient
Vitamin B3 VitaminAntioxidant
Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic AcidHumectant
Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer AcrylicFilm Former
Biosaccharide Gum-4 Natural PolymerFilm Former
Watermelon Fruit Extract Botanical ExtractSkin Conditioning
Blueberry Fruit Extract Botanical ExtractSkin Conditioning
Grapefruit Extract Botanical ExtractSkin 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 Botanical ExtractSkin Conditioning

Kelpandalgaeextractsarenaturallyhighiniodine, whichcanpenetrateandirritatethepore, potentiallytriggeringbreakoutsinacneproneindividuals[2.14].

Ceramide 1 CeramideSkin Conditioning
Ceramide 2 CeramideSkin Conditioning
Ceramide 3 CeramideSkin Conditioning
Ceramide 5 CeramideSkin Conditioning
Ceramide 6 II CeramideSkin Conditioning
Xylitylglucoside OtherHumectant
Anhydroxylitol PolyolHumectant
Xylitol PolyolHumectant
Arginine Amino AcidHumectant
Trehalose OtherHumectant
Allantoin OtherHumectant
1,2-Hexanediol GlycolSolvent
Vitamin E Acetate VitaminAntioxidant
Xanthan Gum GumThickener
Hydrogenated Lecithin NonionicEmulsifier
Pseudo-ceramide CeramideSkin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol GlycolSolvent

Recognized as a frequent cause of allergic contact dermatitis especially in individuals with eczema or compromised skin barriers.

Phenoxyethanol PhenoxyethanolPreservative

Generally well tolerated but can cause contact dermatitis or skin irritation in rare cases, particularly in sensitive individuals.

Lecithin Fatty Acid EsterEmollient

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].

Glyceryl Stearate NonionicEmulsifier
Triethoxycaprylylsilane Texture EnhancerSensory Modifier
Silica Mattifying AgentSensory Modifier
Glyceryl Glucoside OtherHumectant
Coco-Glucoside CleansingSurfactant

Alkyl glucosides are recognized as emerging contact allergens that can cause allergic contact dermatitis particularly in individuals with compromised skin barriers [1.3].

Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate CleansingSurfactant
Ethylhexylglycerin MultifunctionalPreservative

Recognized as a rare but emerging cause of allergic contact dermatitis, particularly in leave-on cosmetic products.

Decyl Glucoside CleansingSurfactant

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.

Citric Acid AcidpH Adjuster