1 / 9Sun Drink Oil Free Sunscreen SPF 50
Exceptional ceramide barrier repair complex
Skin Type Match
Hydrating · Unstable · Unsafe
- Deeply moisturizes skin
- Repairs skin barrier
- Completely fragrance free
- Endocrine disruptor risk
- Rapidly degrades outdoors
- Stings the eyes
Performance Scores
SPF Level
Excellent
SPF Level
Label claims SPF 50, corroborated by the prominent placement of Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Octinoxate, and Octocrylene in the active ingredients.
Broad Spectrum
Fair
Broad Spectrum
Zinc Oxide offers continuous broad UVA/UVB coverage, but the critical UVA I coverage from Avobenzone (peak 357 nm) is compromised by established photounstable interactions with Octinoxate and Zinc Oxide.
Sweat Resistance
Poor
Sweat Resistance
The inactive ingredient list relies on hydrophilic thickeners like Sodium Polyacrylate and standard emulsifiers, which offer no verifiable water-resistance infrastructure.
Photo Stability
Poor
Photo Stability
Photochemical literature extensively documents that the co-presence of Avobenzone with Octinoxate and Zinc Oxide induces rapid, mutual photodegradation and the generation of reactive oxygen species.
Visible Light
Poor
Visible Light
Complete absence of iron oxide color indices (e.g., CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) and pigmentary colorants in the provided ingredient list.
Irritation Risk
Medium Risk
Irritation Risk
Octocrylene is a recognized cause of allergic contact dermatitis, while alpha lipoic acid has documented sensitizing potential in topical applications.
Pore Clogging
Medium Risk
Pore Clogging
Dermatological comedogenicity scales generally assign stearic acid a 2 to 3 out of 5 rating, indicating moderate pore-clogging potential when used at meaningful concentrations.
White Cast
High Risk
White Cast
High concentrations of un-tinted mineral filters have high refractive indices that scatter visible light, consistently leaving an ashy residue on Fitzpatrick III-VI skin.
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
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.
Octocrylene UVB / UVA II
Banned in several jurisdictions due to evidence of coral toxicity and accumulation in marine life.
Key Inactive Ingredients
Lecithin 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].
Aluminum Hydroxide 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 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].
Alpha Lipoic Acid 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.
Milk Thistle 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].
Potassium Sorbate Preservative
Considered a rare skin sensitizer, it may occasionally cause mild allergic contact dermatitis or irritation, particularly on damaged or compromised skin [1.8].