1 / 8100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50
Excellent broad spectrum mineral protection
Most Suitable For
Skin Type Match
Hydrating · Soothing · Gentle
- Richly emollient
- Soothes sensitive skin
- Fragrance-free formula
- Potential white cast
- Contains comedogenic ingredients
- Heavy occlusive feel
Performance Scores
SPF Level
Excellent
SPF Level
Label claim of SPF 50 is corroborated by the presence of prominent physical UV filters (Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide).
Broad Spectrum
Excellent
Broad Spectrum
Zinc Oxide provides broad UVA attenuation with peak absorption around 377 nm, overlapping with Titanium Dioxide's strong coverage in the UVA II and UVB ranges.
Sweat Resistance
Poor
Sweat Resistance
Ingredients like VP/Eicosene Copolymer and Trimethylsiloxysilicate provide robust waterproofing infrastructure, but this is unverified by a formal water resistance claim.
Photo Stability
Excellent
Photo Stability
Photobiology literature confirms that inorganic filters like Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide are inherently photostable and do not require chemical stabilization.
Visible Light
Poor
Visible Light
Absence of iron oxide color indices (e.g., CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) or pigmentary-grade non-white minerals in the ingredient list.
Irritation Risk
Low Risk
Irritation Risk
Clinical literature demonstrates that mineral filters combined with ceramides, allantoin, and centella asiatica exhibit low irritation potential and actively support barrier integrity.
Pore Clogging
High Risk
Pore Clogging
Clinical comedogenicity assays and dermatological references consistently assign hexyl laurate and marine algae extracts ratings of 4/5 to 5/5 for pore-clogging potential.
White Cast
Medium Risk
White Cast
While un-tinted mineral filters inherently leave a white cast on Fitzpatrick IV-VI skin, nano-particle sizing significantly increases transparency compared to non-nano forms.
Ingredients Analysis
Active Filters
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
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate and Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone and Hexyl Laurate Emulsifier
The ethoxylation process used to create PEG compounds can result in trace contamination with 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide, which are probable human carcinogens.
VP/Eicosene Copolymer Film Former
Although generally considered safe by regulatory bodies there are rare but documented case reports of allergic contact dermatitis following the use of sunscreens containing this copolymer [1.3]
Bisabolol Skin Conditioning
While widely recognized as a skin-soothing agent, it can occasionally cause allergic contact dermatitis in individuals with pre-existing sensitivities to Compositae (aster and daisy family) plants [1.3.2].
Phenoxyethanol and Ethylhexylglycerin Preservative
Both components are documented, albeit rare, contact allergens that can trigger allergic contact dermatitis in susceptible individuals.
Laminaria Digitata Extract Skin Conditioning
Algae and seaweed extracts including Laminaria digitata are frequently flagged as pore clogging and may exacerbate breakouts in acne prone skin [1.2].
Centella Asiatica Leaf Vesicles and Pentylene Glycol Skin Conditioning
Although typically soothing, both Centella asiatica and pentylene glycol can occasionally act as mild sensitizers and have been associated with rare cases of allergic contact dermatitis.