1 / 8Hydrating Sunscreen : Ingredients & Skin Analysis.
Exceptional hydration from multiple humectants.
Skin Type Match
Hydrating · Unstable · Irritating
- Deeply hydrating base
- No drying alcohols
- Leaves dewy finish
- Lacks occlusive seal
- Severely photounstable
- High irritation risk
Performance Scores
SPF Level
Excellent
SPF Level
Label claims SPF 50, which aligns with the inclusion of primary UVB absorbers in the active ingredient list.
Broad Spectrum
Poor
Broad Spectrum
Avobenzone provides necessary UVA I coverage (340-400 nm) but requires triplet state quenchers (absent in this formula) to maintain broad-spectrum efficacy during actual sun exposure.
Sweat Resistance
Poor
Sweat Resistance
The inactive ingredient list lacks hydrophobic film-forming polymers, silicones, or waxes, relying instead on water-soluble thickeners like Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer.
Photo Stability
Poor
Photo Stability
Photobiology literature establishes that Avobenzone and Octinoxate undergo a bimolecular photochemical reaction when exposed to UV light without stabilizers, destroying the protective capacity of both filters.
Visible Light
Poor
Visible Light
An analysis of the ingredient list confirms a complete absence of iron oxide color indices (e.g., CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) and pigment-grade minerals.
Irritation Risk
High Risk
Irritation Risk
Oxybenzone is widely documented in dermatological literature and patch testing as the most frequent chemical UV filter to cause allergic and photoallergic contact dermatitis.
Pore Clogging
Low Risk
Pore Clogging
While historical rabbit ear assays rate Sodium Chloride a 5/5, clinical dermatological consensus confirms that trace concentrations used as viscosity controllers in water-based vehicles do not induce human comedogenesis.
White Cast
Low Risk
White Cast
Chemical UV filters absorb rather than reflect UV radiation and inherently do not leave the visible white residue characteristic of mineral filters.
Ingredients Analysis
Active Filters
Octinoxate UVB
Studies indicate potential estrogenic and thyroid disrupting activity in animal models and human cell lines.
Avobenzone UVA I / UVA II
Rapidly degrades under UV exposure losing significant UVA protection capacity unless stabilized by other filters.
Oxybenzone UVB / UVA II
Clinical trials demonstrate that single applications lead to blood concentrations vastly exceeding safety thresholds and remaining detectable for weeks [1.1].
Key Inactive Ingredients
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.
Fragrance Fragrance
Undisclosedfragranceblendsareamongthemostcommoncausesofcontactdermatitisandskinsensitizationincosmeticproducts[1.6].
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.
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].