1 / 9Cooling Fluid Sunscreen SPF 65
Very high SPF 65 protection
Skin Type Match
Breathable · Dewy · Lightweight
- Highly breathable
- Low comedogenicity
- Deeply hydrating
- Leaves dewy finish
- Severe eye stinging
- High irritation risk
Performance Scores
SPF Level
Excellent
SPF Level
Label claims SPF 65, verified by the inclusion of strong UVB filters like Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (Octinoxate) and Benzophenone-3 (Oxybenzone).
Broad Spectrum
Excellent
Broad Spectrum
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane (Avobenzone) provides peak UVA I absorption at roughly 357 nm, while Benzophenone-3 bridges the UVA II range with absorption peaking near 325 nm.
Sweat Resistance
Poor
Sweat Resistance
Inactive ingredients like Dimethicone and Acacia Senegal Gum offer basic hydrophobic and film-forming properties, though they do not constitute a robust water-resistant polymer system.
Photo Stability
Excellent
Photo Stability
Cosmetic chemistry literature confirms that phospholipid encapsulation physically isolates interactive filters, mitigating the known antagonistic photodegradation pathway between Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate and Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane.
Visible Light
Poor
Visible Light
There is a complete absence of iron oxide color indices (e.g., CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) or pigmentary-grade non-nano minerals in the ingredient list.
Irritation Risk
High Risk
Irritation Risk
Dermatological patch test data frequently identifies benzophenone-3 (oxybenzone) and oxidized linalool (from lavender) as highly relevant clinical sensitizers.
Pore Clogging
Low Risk
Pore Clogging
Clinical comedogenicity scales rate the primary vehicle ingredients (Aqua, Glycerin) at 0/5, while minor components like Tocopheryl Acetate and Dimethicone score between 1/5 and 2/5 in human assays.
White Cast
Low Risk
White Cast
Chemical UV filters function by absorbing UV radiation rather than physically reflecting visible light, inherently preventing any visible white residue.
Ingredients Analysis
Active Filters
Encapsulated UV Filter Blend Broad Spectrum UV
These next generation filters are not approved by the US FDA for over the counter sunscreen use due to pending safety data requirements.
Key Inactive Ingredients
Preservative Blend Preservative
While generally well tolerated both compounds have been identified as rare but relevant contact allergens that can induce dermatitis in sensitive individuals.
Polysorbate 20 Surfactant
As an ethoxylated ingredient, it may contain trace amounts of 1,4 dioxane and ethylene oxide, which are potential carcinogens linked to the manufacturing process.
Alpha Arbutin Other
Restricted in the EU to a maximum concentration of 2 percent in face creams and half a percent in body lotions to minimize potential exposure to hydroquinone [2][12].
Disodium EDTA Chelating Agent
Poorly biodegradable in the environment and can accumulate in aquatic ecosystems where it may mobilize heavy metals.
Lavender Essential Oil Fragrance
Contains linalool and linalyl acetate which are established contact allergens capable of causing skin sensitization and allergic contact dermatitis particularly when the oil undergoes oxidation.