1 / 8Barrier Repair Sunscreen SPF 50+
Strong broad-spectrum UV protection.
Skin Type Match
Hydrating · Emollient · Sensitizing
- Deeply hydrating
- Rich emolliency
- Exfoliant compatible
- High irritation risk
- Mildly comedogenic
- Severe eye sting
Performance Scores
SPF Level
Excellent
SPF Level
Supported by a dense concentration of highly effective UVB filters including Octinoxate, Octisalate, Tinosorb M, and Titanium Dioxide.
Broad Spectrum
Excellent
Broad Spectrum
Uvinul A Plus (peak 354 nm) and Tinosorb M (peak 358 nm) provide excellent UVA I coverage, complementing encapsulated Avobenzone.
Sweat Resistance
Excellent
Sweat Resistance
Ingredients such as Sodium Acrylates Copolymer and the PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone blend function as robust hydrophobic film-forming agents to support durability.
Photo Stability
Excellent
Photo Stability
Encapsulation via phospholipids (SunCat DE blend) prevents the rapid photodegradation of Avobenzone, while Tinosorb M and Uvinul A Plus offer inherently photostable baseline UVA protection.
Visible Light
Poor
Visible Light
The ingredient list contains zero iron oxide color indices (e.g., CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) or specialized tinting agents.
Irritation Risk
High Risk
Irritation Risk
Dermatological literature extensively documents oxybenzone as a leading sunscreen photoallergen and propylene glycol as a frequent contact sensitizer (ACDS Allergen of the Year 2018).
Pore Clogging
Medium Risk
Pore Clogging
Dermatological comedogenicity scales and rabbit ear assays consistently rate cetearyl alcohol and caprylic/capric triglyceride as mild comedogens (rated 1-2/5) which can collectively contribute to moderate pore-clogging potential when combined in an emulsion base.
White Cast
Low Risk
White Cast
Tinosorb M and un-tinted titanium dioxide reflect light, but their low label positions in a chemical base prevent severe cast formation.
Ingredients Analysis
Active Filters
Octinoxate, Avobenzone, Oxybenzone, Phospholipids, and Butylene Glycol Blend Broad Spectrum UV
Multiple studies confirm that oxybenzone and octinoxate exhibit estrogenic and antiandrogenic activity which can disrupt thyroid and reproductive hormones [1.2].
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.
Octisalate UVB
Clinical trials demonstrate systemic absorption into the bloodstream exceeding the FDA threshold requiring further safety testing.
Bisoctrizole Blend Broad Spectrum UV
Formulated with decyl glucoside as a stabilizer which has been identified as a hidden allergen responsible for contact dermatitis in sunscreen users.
Titanium Dioxide and Silica Broad Spectrum UV
Restricted in the European Union from use in spray and aerosol cosmetics due to potential inhalation toxicity [1.17].
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.
Cyclopentasiloxane Emollient
The European Union is restricting this ingredient to a maximum concentration of one tenth of a percent in leave on cosmetics effective June 2027.
Propylene Glycol Solvent
Recognized as a frequent cause of allergic contact dermatitis especially in individuals with eczema or compromised skin barriers.
Cetearyl Alcohol Emollient
Historically rated as mildly comedogenic in animal models but modern dermatological consensus indicates it is unlikely to clog pores in typical cosmetic formulations.
Sodium Polyacrylate, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Trideceth-6, and PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone Blend Thickener
Cyclopentasiloxane is restricted in the European Union for wash off cosmetics due to environmental accumulation, and it may contain trace amounts of cyclotetrasiloxane, which is classified as toxic to reproduction.
Disodium EDTA Chelating Agent
Poorly biodegradable in the environment and can accumulate in aquatic ecosystems where it may mobilize heavy metals.
Peptide Blend Skin Conditioning
The ethoxylated excipient Polysorbate 20 may be contaminated with trace amounts of 1 4 dioxane and ethylene oxide which are probable human carcinogens as byproducts of the manufacturing process [3.4].
Phenoxyethanol and Ethylhexylglycerin Preservative
Both components are documented, albeit rare, contact allergens that can trigger allergic contact dermatitis in susceptible individuals.