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Vitamin C + E Sunscreen SPF 50+

Provides strong broad-spectrum UV protection

Hybrid BalancedLotion
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Needs ReviewOverall Rating
Based on formula analysis

Skin Type Match

45%

Antioxidant · Matte · Sensitizing

Pros
  • Rich in antioxidants
  • Strong UV protection
  • Hydrating humectant base
Cons
  • Matte volatile finish
  • High irritation risk
  • Lacks moisture seal
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Performance Scores

SPF Level

Excellent

Supported by the prominent inclusion of strong UVB absorbers like Octinoxate, Oxybenzone, and Titanium Dioxide in the active ingredient blend.

Broad Spectrum

Excellent

Avobenzone acts as the primary UVA I filter (absorbing up to 400 nm), while Oxybenzone and Titanium Dioxide bridge the 315-340 nm UVA II gap.

Sweat Resistance

Poor

The inclusion of Polyacrylate-13 and Polyisobutene offers basic film-forming properties, but without heavy hydrophobic polymers or a formal testing claim, robust water resistance is unsupported.

Photo Stability

Excellent

Phospholipid encapsulation (SunCat DE) physically prevents cross-degradation between Avobenzone and Octinoxate, while Vitamins C and E help quench UV-induced free radicals.

Visible Light

Poor

Complete absence of iron oxide color indices (e.g., CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) and dedicated opaque tinting agents in the ingredient list.

Irritation Risk

High Risk

Clinical patch test data frequently identifies oxybenzone and avobenzone as leading causes of allergic and photoallergic contact dermatitis among UV filters.

Pore Clogging

Low Risk

Dermatological comedogenicity databases evaluate the primary volatile hydrocarbons and short-chain synthetic esters as 0/5, far outweighing the minor presence of fatty acid emulsifiers and vitamins that rarely exceed a 2/5 in human clinical assays.

White Cast

Medium Risk

Moderate concentrations of un-tinted titanium dioxide scatter visible light, consistently producing visible reflectance on Fitzpatrick IV-VI skin types.


Ingredients Analysis

Active Filters

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

Oxybenzone and octinoxate exhibit estrogenic and antiandrogenic activity which may disrupt normal hormonal functions [1.4].

Titanium Dioxide, Silica, and Dimethicone blend MineralBroad Spectrum UV / High Energy Visible

Banned as a food additive in the European Union over genotoxicity concerns and restricted in inhalable cosmetic powders and sprays due to suspected inhalation carcinogenicity [1.3].

Key Inactive Ingredients

Water WaterSolvent
Isododecane Oil BasedSolvent
Dicaprylyl Carbonate Synthetic OilEmollient
Glycerin GlycerinHumectant
Caprylic Triglyceride Fatty Acid EsterEmollient
Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate AnionicEmulsifier
Propanediol PolyolHumectant
Vitamin B3 VitaminAntioxidant
Vitamin C VitaminAntioxidant
Vitamin E VitaminAntioxidant
Fructooligosaccharides and Beet Root Extract Botanical ExtractSkin Conditioning
Kakadu Plum Extract Botanical ExtractSkin Conditioning
Blood Orange Extract Botanical ExtractSkin Conditioning

Citrus extracts can contain furanocoumarins like 5 methoxypsoralen which may cause phytophotodermatitis upon ultraviolet exposure if not strictly limited in leave on products [1.5].

Sodium Gluconate OtherChelating Agent
Xanthan Gum GumThickener
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 PolymericThickener
Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, and Polysorbate 20 blend PolymericThickener

Polysorbate 20 is an ethoxylated ingredient that may be contaminated with trace amounts of 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide, which are probable carcinogens linked to the manufacturing process [2.6].

Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, and Octenidine HCl blend MultifunctionalPreservative

While generally considered safe both ethylhexylglycerin and phenoxyethanol have been identified as rare but potential causes of allergic contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals [2.1].