1 / 6Sun Drip Mineral Sunscreen : Ingredients & Skin Analysis.
Highly photostable mineral UV protection
Most Suitable For
Skin Type Match
Gentle · Safe · Mineral
- Pediatric safe formula
- Low sting risk
- High SPF protection
- Not water resistant
- Visible white cast
- Contains propylene glycol
Performance Scores
SPF Level
Excellent
SPF Level
Label claims SPF 50, which is supported by the high-position placement of Zinc Oxide in the active ingredients list.
Broad Spectrum
Excellent
Broad Spectrum
Zinc Oxide is a broad-spectrum mineral filter with peak absorption around 370 nm, providing extensive coverage in the critical UVA I range.
Sweat Resistance
Poor
Sweat Resistance
The presence of Hydrogen Dimethicone and Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer indicates water-resistant infrastructure exists, but it remains unverified by a formal manufacturer claim.
Photo Stability
Excellent
Photo Stability
Zinc Oxide is an inherently photostable inorganic filter, and its stability is further enhanced by the hydrophobic coating agent Hydrogen Dimethicone.
Visible Light
Poor
Visible Light
Total absence of iron oxide color indices (e.g., CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) in the ingredient list.
Irritation Risk
Low Risk
Irritation Risk
Propylene glycol is a recognized contact allergen in compromised skin (ACDS 2018 Allergen of the Year), but is typically safe and well-tolerated on intact barriers.
Pore Clogging
Medium Risk
Pore Clogging
Historical dermatological assays rate Sodium Chloride up to 5/5 for comedogenicity due to follicular irritation, though human clinical relevance at emulsion-stabilizing concentrations is debated.
White Cast
High Risk
White Cast
Formulations relying solely on high-concentration zinc oxide without iron oxide tinting agents consistently leave visible white residue.
Ingredients Analysis
Active Filters
Key Inactive Ingredients
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.
PEG-10 Dimethicone Emulsifier
Polyethylene glycol compounds may contain trace amounts of 1,4 dioxane which is a probable carcinogen formed as a byproduct of the ethoxylation manufacturing process [2].
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone Emulsifier
Because it contains polyethylene glycol (PEG) and polypropylene glycol (PPG) chains, it carries a potential risk of trace contamination with 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide from the ethoxylation manufacturing process.
Propylene Glycol Solvent
Recognized as a frequent cause of allergic contact dermatitis especially in individuals with eczema or compromised skin barriers.
Sodium Chloride Other
Frequently assigned a high comedogenic rating in dermatological assessments, presenting a credible risk of pore clogging and acne exacerbation in leave-on products.
Baikal Skullcap Root Extract Skin Conditioning
Although widely used for its soothing properties, there are emerging case reports of this extract acting as a novel botanical allergen and causing allergic contact dermatitis [1.1].
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.