1 / 6Oats and Ceramide Gel Sunscreen for Sensitive Skin SPF 50
Advanced, highly photostable UV filters.
Most Suitable For
Skin Type Match
Hydrating · Nourishing · Matte
- Deeply hydrating formula
- Contains barrier lipids
- Safe with exfoliants
- May accentuate texture
- Low occlusivity
- Contains mild irritants
Performance Scores
SPF Level
Excellent
SPF Level
The formulation includes high-efficacy UVB absorbers such as Ethylhexyl Triazone (Uvinul T 150) and Octisalate, alongside broad-spectrum filters.
Broad Spectrum
Excellent
Broad Spectrum
Tinosorb M and Uvinul A Plus provide strong peak absorptions at 360 nm and 354 nm respectively, ensuring comprehensive UVA I coverage, while Tinosorb S bridges the gap across UVA II.
Sweat Resistance
Poor
Sweat Resistance
The presence of Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer provides basic film-forming properties, but the high concentration of water-soluble gums (Xanthan, Dehydroxanthan) undermines durable water resistance.
Photo Stability
Excellent
Photo Stability
Photobiology literature confirms that Bemotrizinol (Tinosorb S), Bisoctrizole (Tinosorb M), Uvinul A Plus, and Uvinul T 150 are highly photostable and do not degrade significantly under sustained UV exposure.
Visible Light
Poor
Visible Light
Absence of iron oxide color indices (e.g., CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) or pigmentary-grade non-white minerals in the ingredient list.
Irritation Risk
Medium Risk
Irritation Risk
Propylene glycol is a frequent cause of allergic contact dermatitis, and its combination with penetration-enhancing glycols increases the risk of barrier disruption.
Pore Clogging
Low Risk
Pore Clogging
Dermatological comedogenicity scales rate the primary base ingredients (water, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, glycols) at 0-1/5, while emulsifiers like cetearyl olivate and sorbitan olivate generally score no higher than 2/5.
White Cast
Low Risk
White Cast
Tinosorb M is an organic particulate that scatters UV light; while micronized, it can cause slight reflectance on Fitzpatrick V-VI skin.
Ingredients Analysis
Active Filters
Uvinul A Plus UVA II / UVA I
Not approved by the US FDA as a sunscreen active and subject to strict EU impurity limits for the reproductive toxicant di n hexyl phthalate.
Uvinul T 150 UVB
Not approved by the US FDA for use as an active sunscreen ingredient but is widely approved in the EU and other regions up to 5 percent.
Bemotrizinol Broad Spectrum UV
Identified in recent dermatological literature as a rare but emerging cause of allergic contact dermatitis.
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.
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.
Blue Tansy Extract Skin Conditioning
Contains volatile fragrant compounds, such as camphor, sabinene, and myrcene, which can cause skin sensitization, irritation, and allergic contact dermatitis in some individuals [2.8].
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate Emulsifier
As an ethoxylated ingredient, it carries a risk of trace contamination with 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide, which are potential carcinogens [1.4].
Hydrolyzed Oat Protein Skin Conditioning
While generally well tolerated, hydrolyzed oat protein can occasionally cause allergic contact dermatitis or hypersensitivity reactions, particularly in individuals with atopic dermatitis or preexisting oat allergies [2.3].
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.
Triethanolamine pH Adjuster
May react with nitrosating agents in formulations to form nitrosamines which are potential carcinogens.