1 / 6Relief Sun Aqua-Fresh : Rice + B5 SPF 50+
Exceptional broad-spectrum UV protection
Most Suitable For
Skin Type Match
Hydrating · Breathable · Soothing
- Deeply hydrating
- Safe with exfoliants
- No drying alcohols
- Low moisture sealing
- Lacks heavy lipids
- Not water resistant
Performance Scores
SPF Level
Excellent
SPF Level
Label claims SPF 50+, which is validated by the presence of Ethylhexyl Triazone (peak absorption at 314 nm) prominently positioned in the active ingredients alongside the SPF booster Butyloctyl Salicylate.
Broad Spectrum
Excellent
Broad Spectrum
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) provides robust UVA I coverage (peak 354 nm), while Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine and Drometrizole Trisiloxane offer continuous, overlapping absorption across UVA I and UVA II.
Sweat Resistance
Poor
Sweat Resistance
Ingredients like Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Polyether-1, and Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer function as water-resistant film-formers, but without clinical testing claims (e.g., 40 or 80 minutes), resistance is assumed minimal.
Photo Stability
Excellent
Photo Stability
Cosmetic science and photobiology literature confirms that DHHB, BEMPT, and Mexoryl XL/SX undergo rapid, non-destructive energy dissipation upon UV absorption, rendering them highly resistant to photodegradation.
Visible Light
Poor
Visible Light
Complete absence of iron oxide color indices (e.g., CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) and pigmentary-grade non-white minerals in the ingredient list.
Irritation Risk
Low Risk
Irritation Risk
Clinical literature confirms that Tinosorb S, Uvinul A Plus, and Mexoryl derivatives have exceptionally low irritant and allergenic potential compared to legacy filters.
Pore Clogging
Low Risk
Pore Clogging
Dermatological reference scales rate the primary vehicle ingredients and UV filters at 0/5, while minor components like rice bran oil and glyceryl stearate typically score 1-2/5.
White Cast
Low Risk
White Cast
Organic UV filters absorb rather than scatter visible light, eliminating the physical mechanism of white cast (Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed).
Ingredients Analysis
Active Filters
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.
Drometrizole Trisiloxane Broad Spectrum UV
Approved up to 15 percent in the EU and other regions but remains unapproved by the US FDA for over the counter sunscreens due to administrative delays
Terephthalidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid Broad Spectrum UV
Clinical trials demonstrate systemic absorption into the bloodstream exceeding FDA safety thresholds which prompted requests for additional toxicological data [2.4].
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Broad Spectrum UV
Although widely tolerated and nonirritating for most users recent dermatological reports identify it as an emerging allergen capable of causing rare cases of allergic contact dermatitis [2.1]
Key Inactive Ingredients
Butyloctyl Salicylate Solvent
Structurally similar to octisalate, it has been flagged in predictive modeling studies for potential weak estrogen receptor binding activity.
Ethylhexylglycerin Preservative
Recognized as a rare but emerging cause of allergic contact dermatitis, particularly in leave-on cosmetic products.
Tocopherol Antioxidant
Can be mildly to moderately comedogenic, especially in pure forms or high concentrations, which may contribute to clogged pores in acne-prone skin [2.4].
Rice Sh-Oligopeptide-1 Skin Conditioning
Althoughtopicalepidermalgrowthfactorshavepoordeepskinpenetration, theoreticalconcernsexistthattheycouldstimulateunwantedcellularproliferationinindividualswithahistoryofskincancer[2.1].