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Berry Bright Sunscreen SPF 50

Exceptional ceramide and lipid complex.

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Skin Type Match

20%

Greasy · Heavy · Comedogenic

Pros
  • High SPF rating
  • Antioxidant rich formula
  • No drying alcohols
Cons
  • Heavy greasy finish
  • Potentially pore clogging
  • Poor UV photostability
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Performance Scores

SPF Level
The labelled SPF 50 maps directly to the 'Very high' protection tier, supported by a dense combination of mineral and chemical UVB filters.
Broad Spectrum
Robust broad-spectrum coverage is achieved through overlapping UVA I and UVA II filters, notably Zinc Oxide and Avobenzone, though the latter's instability compromises sustained depth.
Sweat Resistance
The product lacks a formal water-resistance claim and contains only basic thickeners and film formers, providing minimal durability against water or sweat.
Visible Light
The formulation completely lacks iron oxides or dedicated tinting agents necessary to meaningfully attenuate visible light and high-energy visible light.
Irritation Risk
Formulated with organic UV filters (octocrylene, avobenzone) and alpha lipoic acid, which collectively present a moderate risk of contact dermatitis.
Pore Clogging
The formulation contains several moderately comedogenic lipids, including stearic acid and lecithin, located in the upper-middle section of the ingredient list.
White Cast
Formulated with titanium dioxide and zinc oxide at positions 2 and 3 respectively, creating a heavy mineral load without any iron oxide tinting agents.

Ingredients Analysis

Active Filters

Titanium DioxideMineral · UVB/UVA II
Classified as a possible human carcinogen if inhaled making spray and powder formulations a potential risk while dermal application remains safe
Zinc OxideMineral · Broad Spectrum UV/High Energy Visible
OctinoxateChemical · UVB
Studies indicate potential estrogenic and thyroid disrupting activity in animal models and human cell lines.
AvobenzoneChemical · UVA I/UVA II
Rapidly degrades under UV exposure losing significant UVA protection capacity unless stabilized by other filters.
OctocryleneChemical · UVB/UVA II
Banned in several jurisdictions due to evidence of coral toxicity and accumulation in marine life.

Key Inactives

WaterWater · Solvent
Butylene GlycolGlycol · Solvent
LecithinFatty Acid Ester · Emollient
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].
Ceramide NPCeramide · Skin Conditioning
PhospholipidsFatty Acid · Skin Conditioning
Aluminum HydroxideTexture Enhancer · Sensory Modifier
Named the 2022 Allergen of the Year by the American Contact Dermatitis Society, aluminum hydroxide can occasionally cause allergic contact dermatitis, though reactions from topical cosmetic use are relatively rare [3.3].
Stearic AcidFatty Acid · Skin Conditioning
It has a mildly comedogenic rating and can potentially clog pores or exacerbate breakouts in individuals with very oily or acne-prone skin [2.1].
Sunflower Seed OilNatural Oil · Emollient
Alpha Lipoic AcidSynthetic · Antioxidant
Alpha lipoic acid, also known as thioctic acid, has been identified as a cosmetic contact sensitizer capable of causing allergic contact dermatitis when used in topical anti-aging products.
Sodium PolyacrylatePolymeric · Thickener
XylitolPolyol · Humectant
Hectorite and HydroxyethylcelluloseClay · Thickener
NiacinamideVitamin · Antioxidant
Ceramide APCeramide · Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOPCeramide · Skin Conditioning
CholesterolMiscellaneous · Other
Sodium Lauroyl LactylateAnionic · Emulsifier
Caprylic AcidFatty Acid · Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl StearateNonionic · Emulsifier
Sodium HyaluronateHyaluronic Acid · Humectant
PhytosphingosineCeramide · Skin Conditioning
Milk Thistle ExtractBotanical Extract · Skin Conditioning
May occasionally cause contact dermatitis or allergic reactions, particularly in individuals with known hypersensitivities to plants in the Asteraceae family such as ragweed and daisies [1.3].
Vitamin E AcetateVitamin · Antioxidant
SqualaneNatural Oil · Emollient
SorbitolPolyol · Humectant
ResveratrolPolyphenol · Antioxidant
Blackberry ExtractBotanical Extract · Skin Conditioning
Sodium Levulinate and Potassium SorbateMultifunctional · Preservative
Potassium sorbate is generally considered safe but can occasionally cause allergic contact dermatitis or nonimmunological contact urticaria in sensitive individuals [2.1].
FragranceSynthetic · Fragrance
Undisclosedfragranceblendsareamongthemostcommoncausesofcontactdermatitisandskinsensitizationincosmeticproducts[1.6].