1 / 95% Vitamin C Gel Sunscreen for Oily Skin SPF 50
Advanced, highly photostable UV filters
Most Suitable For
Skin Type Match
Matte · Lightweight · Antioxidant
- Matte gel finish
- Low occlusion formula
- Strong UV protection
- Moderate comedogenic risk
- Lacks sweat resistance
- Potential active conflict
Performance Scores
SPF Level
Excellent
SPF Level
The manufacturer's SPF 50 claim is corroborated by the presence of Uvinul T 150 (Ethylhexyl Triazone), a highly efficient UVB filter peaking at 314 nm.
Broad Spectrum
Excellent
Broad Spectrum
Tinosorb M and Uvinul A Plus provide powerful peak absorption in the critical UVA I range at 360 nm and 354 nm, respectively, ensuring exceptional spectrum coverage up to 400 nm.
Sweat Resistance
Poor
Sweat Resistance
Ingredients like Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer provide structural viscosity and basic film-forming, but are not dedicated water-proofing agents like robust silicones or specialized copolymers.
Photo Stability
Excellent
Photo Stability
Cosmetic photobiology literature confirms that Tinosorb S, Tinosorb M, and Uvinul A Plus possess exceptional photostability and do not undergo significant UV-induced photodegradation.
Visible Light
Poor
Visible Light
Complete absence of iron oxide color indices (e.g., CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) or heavy non-nano mineral pigments in the ingredient list.
Irritation Risk
Low Risk
Irritation Risk
Clinical data shows 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid has a much lower irritation profile than pure L-ascorbic acid, while the modern European UV filters are highly biocompatible.
Pore Clogging
Medium Risk
Pore Clogging
Clinical comedogenicity scales generally rate soybean oil at 3/5 and olive-derived esters (Cetearyl/Sorbitan Olivate) at 2/5, indicating moderate pore-clogging potential in susceptible individuals.
White Cast
Low Risk
White Cast
Tinosorb M (Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol) scatters UV/visible light due to its particulate nature, risking minor whitening on Fitzpatrick IV-VI skin.
Ingredients Analysis
Active Filters
Ethylhexyl Triazone UVB
Currently not approved by the United States FDA for use in sunscreens though it is widely approved in the EU and other global markets.
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Broad Spectrum UV
Although widely tolerated and nonirritating for most users recent dermatological reports identify it as an emerging allergen capable of causing rare cases of allergic contact dermatitis [2.1]
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol Broad Spectrum UV
Not approved by the US FDA for use as an active sunscreen ingredient despite widespread approval and use in Europe and Asia.
Octisalate UVB
Clinical trials demonstrate systemic absorption into the bloodstream exceeding the FDA threshold requiring further safety testing.
Key Inactive Ingredients
Polysorbate 80 Emulsifier
As an ethoxylated compound, it carries a theoretical risk of contamination with 1,4-dioxane, a probable carcinogen formed during the manufacturing process.
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid Antioxidant
AlthoughwidelyconsideredagentleralternativetopureL-ascorbicacid, emergingclinicalpatchtestdatahasidentifieditasapotential, albeitinfrequent, contactallergeninsomecosmeticusers[1.5].
Decyl Glucoside Surfactant
Named Contact Allergen of the Year in 2017 due to increasing reports of allergic contact dermatitis, though it remains safe and mild for the vast majority of users.
Propylene Glycol Solvent
Recognized as a frequent cause of allergic contact dermatitis especially in individuals with eczema or compromised skin barriers.
Butyloctyl Salicylate Solvent
Structurally similar to octisalate, it has been flagged in predictive modeling studies for potential weak estrogen receptor binding activity.
Sodium Carbomer Thickener
Carbomers may contain trace amounts of benzene, a known carcinogen, from older manufacturing processes, though modern production largely avoids its use.
Glyceryl Dibehenate Emollient
May contain 1,2-diglycerides as a byproduct, which the Cosmetic Ingredient Review panel notes could potentially induce epidermal hyperplasia if present in high concentrations.
Phenoxyethanol and Ethylhexylglycerin Preservative
Both components are documented, albeit rare, contact allergens that can trigger allergic contact dermatitis in susceptible individuals.
Soybean Oil Emollient
Soybean oil has a moderate comedogenic rating and is frequently cited as a pore clogging ingredient that can exacerbate breakouts in acne prone individuals.
Tocopherol Antioxidant
Can be mildly to moderately comedogenic, especially in pure forms or high concentrations, which may contribute to clogged pores in acne-prone skin [2.4].
Triethanolamine pH Adjuster
May react with nitrosating agents in formulations to form nitrosamines which are potential carcinogens.