1 / 8Niacinamide 2% Vitamin C SPF 50 PA++++ Sunscreen Gel SPF 50
Leaves absolutely no white cast.
Skin Type Match
Irritating · Fragrance-Free · Unstable
- Fragrance-free formula
- Zero drying alcohol
- Contains soothing niacinamide
- High irritation risk
- Lacks barrier protection
- Highly photounstable filters
Performance Scores
SPF Level
Excellent
SPF Level
Label claims SPF 50, which is corroborated by high-positioned UVB-absorbing active ingredients in the formulation.
Broad Spectrum
Poor
Broad Spectrum
Avobenzone provides necessary UVA I coverage (peak 357 nm), but the absence of strong photostabilisers compromises its sustained efficacy.
Sweat Resistance
Poor
Sweat Resistance
The inactive ingredients consist of water-soluble gelling agents (Sodium Acrylates Copolymer) and lack silicones, waxes, or dedicated waterproofing polymers.
Photo Stability
Poor
Photo Stability
Cosmetic photobiology research extensively documents that Avobenzone and Octinoxate undergo rapid, concomitant photolysis when irradiated together without specific stabilisation.
Visible Light
Poor
Visible Light
The ingredient list contains zero iron oxides (e.g., CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) and lacks pigmentary-grade mineral UV filters.
Irritation Risk
High Risk
Irritation Risk
Extensive dermatological patch test data identifies benzophenone-3 (oxybenzone) as the most frequent chemical sunscreen agent responsible for allergic and photoallergic contact dermatitis.
Pore Clogging
Low Risk
Pore Clogging
Clinical comedogenicity scales rate the primary emollient, caprylic/capric triglyceride, at 1/5 and the included UV filters at 0/5, indicating minimal risk of pore occlusion.
White Cast
Low Risk
White Cast
Purely chemical filter sunscreens do not reflect visible light and therefore cannot leave a white or ashy residue on any Fitzpatrick skin type.
Ingredients Analysis
Active Filters
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.
Oxybenzone UVB / UVA II
Clinical trials demonstrate that single applications lead to blood concentrations vastly exceeding safety thresholds and remaining detectable for weeks [1.1].
Key Inactive Ingredients
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer and Lecithin Thickener
Lecithin should not be used in cosmetic products containing nitrosating agents due to the potential formation of carcinogenic nitrosamine compounds.
Phenoxyethanol and Ethylhexylglycerin Preservative
Both components are documented, albeit rare, contact allergens that can trigger allergic contact dermatitis in susceptible individuals.
Ethyl Ascorbic Acid Antioxidant
Although generally well tolerated, there are documented case reports of allergic contact dermatitis and skin sensitization linked to this specific vitamin C derivative [1.7].
Disodium EDTA Chelating Agent
Poorly biodegradable in the environment and can accumulate in aquatic ecosystems where it may mobilize heavy metals.