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Strawberry Dew Tinted Sunscreen SPF 50+

High SPF 50+ broad spectrum protection

Hybrid Chemical DominantLotion
48
Needs ReviewOverall Rating
Based on formula analysis

Skin Type Match

48%

Smoothing · Matte · Irritating

Pros
  • Smooths skin texture
  • Hydrating humectant blend
  • No drying alcohols
Cons
  • Drying matte finish
  • Lacks deep occlusivity
  • High irritation risk
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Performance Scores

SPF Level

Excellent

Label claims SPF 50+, which is corroborated by the prominent active presence of high-efficacy UVB absorbers.

Broad Spectrum

Excellent

Avobenzone provides essential peak absorption in the UVA I range (340-400 nm), while Oxybenzone and Titanium Dioxide effectively bridge the UVA II gap (315-340 nm).

Sweat Resistance

Poor

Ingredients like Phenyl Trimethicone, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, and Polyacrylate-13 offer film-forming properties, but without verified 40- or 80-minute claims, functional durability is uncertain.

Photo Stability

Fair

Encapsulation technology (SunCat DE) physically separates antagonistic filters to reduce UV-induced degradation pathways, secondarily supported by Tocopheryl Acetate and Niacinamide.

Visible Light

Poor

CI 77491, CI 77492, and CI 77499 are listed after the preservative Phenoxyethanol (position 24), suggesting concentrations typically well below 1%.

Irritation Risk

High Risk

Dermatological literature identifies oxybenzone as the most frequent photoallergen among UV filters, with avobenzone also demonstrating notable sensitization rates.

Pore Clogging

Low Risk

Clinical comedogenicity scales rate the primary solvents and silicones (isododecane, cyclopentasiloxane, phenyl trimethicone) at 0/5, while minor components like glyceryl oleate/linoleate and tocopheryl acetate generally score between 1/5 and 2/5.

White Cast

Low Risk

Formulations combining mineral UV filters with iron oxide pigments effectively eliminate visible reflectance on all Fitzpatrick skin types.


Ingredients Analysis

Active Filters

Octinoxate, Avobenzone, Oxybenzone, Phospholipids, and Butylene Glycol Blend ChemicalBroad Spectrum UV

Multiple studies confirm that oxybenzone and octinoxate exhibit estrogenic and antiandrogenic activity which can disrupt thyroid and reproductive hormones [1.2].

Titanium Dioxide Blend MineralBroad Spectrum UV / High Energy Visible

Powdered and aerosolized forms are classified as suspected carcinogens by inhalation and recent European assessments raised genotoxicity concerns regarding incidental oral ingestion [1.9].

Key Inactive Ingredients

Water WaterSolvent
Isododecane Oil BasedSolvent
Glycerin GlycerinHumectant
Phenyl Trimethicone SiliconeEmollient

May contain trace amounts of cyclic siloxanes (such as D4 and D5) from the manufacturing process, which are restricted in the EU due to environmental bioaccumulation concerns [2.7].

Propanediol PolyolHumectant
Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate AnionicEmulsifier
Cyclopentasiloxane SiliconeEmollient

The European Union is restricting this ingredient to a maximum concentration of one tenth of a percent in leave on cosmetics effective June 2027.

Silicone Elastomer Blend Silicone ElastomerSensory Modifier
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Fatty Acid EsterEmollient
Dicaprylyl Carbonate Synthetic OilEmollient
Corn Starch Mattifying AgentSensory Modifier

While widely used to absorb oil some acne specialist lists flag corn starch as having comedogenic potential that may exacerbate breakouts in highly susceptible individuals [1.6].

Strawberry Fruit Extract Botanical ExtractSkin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic AcidHumectant
Niacinamide VitaminAntioxidant
Panthenol OtherHumectant
Vitamin E Acetate VitaminAntioxidant
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate NonionicEmulsifier
Xanthan Gum GumThickener
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 PolymericThickener
Polyacrylate-13 Blend PolymericThickener

Polysorbate 20 is an ethoxylated ingredient that may be contaminated with trace amounts of one four dioxane which is a probable human carcinogen depending on the manufacturing process [1.7].

Sodium Gluconate OtherChelating Agent
Phenoxyethanol and Ethylhexylglycerin PhenoxyethanolPreservative

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

Disodium EDTA EDTAChelating Agent

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

Iron Oxide Red Blend PigmentColorant
Iron Oxide Yellow Blend PigmentColorant
Iron Oxide Black Blend PigmentColorant