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Fluid Brightening Sunscreen SPF 50+

Provides high SPF 50+ protection

ChemicalFluid
55
ModerateOverall Rating
Based on formula analysis

Skin Type Match

52%

Hydrating · Dewy · Sensitizing

Pros
  • Strong hydration impact
  • Safe with exfoliants
  • Dewy luminous finish
Cons
  • Lacks moisture seal
  • High irritation risk
  • Contains endocrine disruptors
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Performance Scores

SPF Level

Excellent

Web search confirms the product claims SPF 50+, which is corroborated by the presence of Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate and Benzophenone-3.

Broad Spectrum

Excellent

Avobenzone provides peak absorption in the UVA I range (357 nm), while Benzophenone-3 offers overlapping UVA II coverage (up to 350 nm).

Sweat Resistance

Poor

Ingredients like Pullulan, Xanthan Gum, and Sodium Acrylates Copolymer provide light film-forming but lack the hydrophobicity required for durable water resistance.

Photo Stability

Fair

The active ingredient is a microencapsulated dispersion that physically separates Avobenzone and Octinoxate to prevent their known cross-degradation.

Visible Light

Poor

Absence of iron oxide color indices (e.g., CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) or pigmentary-grade minerals in the ingredient list.

Irritation Risk

High Risk

Dermatological literature identifies Oxybenzone as one of the most frequent chemical UV filters associated with photoallergy and contact dermatitis.

Pore Clogging

Low Risk

Dermatological databases and clinical comedogenicity scales rate the primary vehicle components and chemical UV filters at 0/5, with minor emulsifiers like PEG-100 Stearate and butylene glycol rated at a maximum of 1/5.

White Cast

Low Risk

Chemical UV filters absorb rather than reflect light, inherently preventing any visible white cast on all Fitzpatrick skin types.


Ingredients Analysis

Active Filters

Aqua (and) Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (and) Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane (and) Benzophenone-3 (and) PEG-100 Stearate (and) Butylene Glycol (and) Phospholipids (and) Phenoxyethanol ChemicalBroad Spectrum UV

Oxybenzone and octinoxate exhibit estrogenic and antiandrogenic activity which may disrupt human hormone systems based on multiple toxicological studies [1.1].

Key Inactive Ingredients

Water WaterSolvent
Glycerin GlycerinHumectant
Phenoxyethanol and Ethylhexylglycerin PhenoxyethanolPreservative

Both components are documented, albeit rare, contact allergens that can trigger allergic contact dermatitis in susceptible individuals.

Vitamin B3 VitaminAntioxidant
Xanthan Gum, Lecithin, Sclerotium Gum, and Pullulan GumThickener

The lecithin component should not be used in formulations containing nitrosating agents due to the potential formation of carcinogenic nitrosamines.

Sodium Acrylates Copolymer and Lecithin PolymericThickener

Lecithin should not be used in cosmetic products containing nitrosating agents due to the potential formation of carcinogenic nitrosamine compounds.

Allantoin OtherHumectant
Disodium EDTA EDTAChelating Agent

Poorly biodegradable in the environment and can accumulate in aquatic ecosystems where it may mobilize heavy metals.