1 / 6Watermelon Cooling Sunscreen SPF 50+
Excellent broad-spectrum UV protection
Skin Type Match
Hydrating · Cooling · Sensitizing
- Deeply hydrating
- No drying alcohols
- Strong UV protection
- High irritation risk
- Mattifying corn starch
- Potential stinging sensation
Performance Scores
SPF Level
Excellent
SPF Level
Label claims SPF 50+, which is corroborated by the presence of multiple highly effective UVB filters prominently positioned in the active ingredients list.
Broad Spectrum
Excellent
Broad Spectrum
Bisoctrizole and DHHB provide strong, continuous UVA absorption with peaks at 358 nm and 354 nm respectively, perfectly complementing Avobenzone's UVA I coverage.
Sweat Resistance
Poor
Sweat Resistance
Ingredients like Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer provide structural viscosity but are not dedicated water-proofing agents like specialized heavy silicones or acrylates.
Photo Stability
Excellent
Photo Stability
Cosmetic science literature confirms that liposomal encapsulation (SunCat DE) mitigates the known accelerated degradation interaction between unencapsulated Avobenzone and Octinoxate.
Visible Light
Poor
Visible Light
Total absence of iron oxide color indices (e.g., CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) or visibly opaque mineral filters in the ingredient list.
Irritation Risk
High Risk
Irritation Risk
Extensive dermatological patch test data ranks oxybenzone as one of the most frequent causes of sunscreen-induced allergic contact dermatitis and photoallergy.
Pore Clogging
Low Risk
Pore Clogging
Clinical comedogenicity scales rate the primary base ingredients (water, glycerin, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, caprylic/capric triglyceride) at 0-1/5, with glyceryl stearate and tocopheryl acetate (rated 1-2/5) present only at low concentrations.
White Cast
Medium Risk
White Cast
Both Bisoctrizole and Titanium Dioxide scatter visible light inherently, leading to a cosmetically significant white cast on melanin-rich skin.
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].
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 Blend Broad Spectrum UV / High Energy Visible
The European Union banned its use as a food additive due to genotoxicity concerns and restricts inhalable cosmetic powders while allowing topical applications [1.8].
Key Inactive Ingredients
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.
Corn Starch Sensory 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].
Oxothiazolidine, Butylene Glycol, and Sodium Benzoate Blend Antioxidant
The preservative sodium benzoate is restricted by European Union cosmetics regulations to a maximum concentration of 0.5 percent in leave on products. [2.8]
Glyceryl Stearate and PEG-100 Stearate Blend Emulsifier
The PEG-100 Stearate component may contain trace amounts of 1,4-dioxane, a probable carcinogen, as a byproduct of the ethoxylation manufacturing process [2.10].
Disodium EDTA Chelating Agent
Poorly biodegradable in the environment and can accumulate in aquatic ecosystems where it may mobilize heavy metals.
Phenoxyethanol and Ethylhexylglycerin Blend Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin is a known but relatively rare cosmetic sensitizer that can trigger allergic contact dermatitis in susceptible individuals [1.14].