1 / 11Centella & Niacinamide Oil & Acne Control Sunscreen SPF 50+
High SPF and PA++++ protection
Skin Type Match
Matte · Hydrating · Comedogenic
- Matte dry touch
- Deeply hydrating
- Antioxidant rich
- Pore clogging risk
- Poor photostability
- Eye sting risk
Performance Scores
SPF Level
Excellent
SPF Level
The presence of Ensulizole (position 5), Octinoxate (position 6), and Octisalate (position 33) provides strong synergistic UVB absorption to substantiate the SPF 50+ claim.
Broad Spectrum
Excellent
Broad Spectrum
Ecamsule (peak 344 nm) and Bisoctrizole (peak 360 nm) deliver robust, photostable coverage across the UVA II and UVA I spectrums to compensate for potential Avobenzone degradation.
Sweat Resistance
Poor
Sweat Resistance
Polyester-7 and Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate form a recognized water-resistant polymeric system, but the absence of a standardized 40- or 80-minute claim caps the score at 2.
Photo Stability
Poor
Photo Stability
Cosmetic photobiology literature confirms that Avobenzone and Octinoxate undergo a photochemical 2+2 cycloaddition reaction, destroying both molecules' UV-absorbing capabilities.
Visible Light
Poor
Visible Light
Complete absence of iron oxide color indices (e.g., CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) or pigmentary-grade non-white minerals in the ingredient list.
Irritation Risk
Medium Risk
Irritation Risk
Propylene glycol is a well-documented penetrant enhancer and irritant that frequently triggers irritant contact dermatitis at high concentrations in compromised skin.
Pore Clogging
High Risk
Pore Clogging
Clinical comedogenicity scales (Fulton et al.) rate algae extracts up to 5/5 for pore-clogging potential, and the cetearyl alcohol/ceteareth-20 combination is documented as a 4/5 comedogen in dermatological literature.
White Cast
Low Risk
White Cast
Trace concentrations of zinc oxide combined with organic UV filters typically avoid the significant light reflection that causes visible white cast (Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed).
Ingredients Analysis
Active Filters
Avobenzone UVA I / UVA II
Rapidly degrades under UV exposure losing significant UVA protection capacity unless stabilized by other filters.
Ensulizole UVB
In vitro studies suggest it can generate reactive oxygen species upon UV exposure which may lead to cellular damage though real world impact is debated.
Octinoxate UVB
Studies indicate potential estrogenic and thyroid disrupting activity in animal models and human cell lines.
Octisalate UVB
Clinical trials demonstrate systemic absorption into the bloodstream exceeding the FDA threshold requiring further safety testing.
Key Inactive Ingredients
Propylene Glycol Solvent
Recognized as a frequent cause of allergic contact dermatitis especially in individuals with eczema or compromised skin barriers.
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].
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.
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone Emulsifier
Because it contains polyethylene glycol and polypropylene glycol it carries a risk of trace contamination with dioxane and ethylene oxide which are toxic byproducts of the manufacturing process [2.1].
Triethanolamine pH Adjuster
May react with nitrosating agents in formulations to form nitrosamines which are potential carcinogens.
Decyl Glucoside Surfactant
Named Contact Allergen of the Year in 2017 due to increasing reports of allergic contact dermatitis, though it remains safe and mild for the vast majority of users.
Laminaria Digitata Extract Skin Conditioning
Algae and seaweed extracts including Laminaria digitata are frequently flagged as pore clogging and may exacerbate breakouts in acne prone skin [1.2].
Cetyl-PG Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide Skin Conditioning
Subject to EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex III limits on secondary amine impurities to prevent the formation of potential nitrosamines [2.2].
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.
Ceteareth-20 Emulsifier
As an ethoxylated compound, it may contain trace amounts of 1,4 dioxane and ethylene oxide, which are potential carcinogens formed during the manufacturing process.
Phenoxyethanol Preservative
Generally well tolerated but can cause contact dermatitis or skin irritation in rare cases, particularly in sensitive individuals.
Ethylhexylglycerin Preservative
Recognized as a rare but emerging cause of allergic contact dermatitis, particularly in leave-on cosmetic products.
Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract Skin Conditioning
May cause skin irritation, erythema, or a warming sensation in sensitive individuals due to the potential presence of capsaicinoids.
Aloe Vera Extract Skin Conditioning
Unpurified whole leaf aloe extracts may contain anthraquinones like aloin which have shown carcinogenic potential in oral animal studies but cosmetic grade aloe is decolorized to safely limit these compounds to below 50 parts per million [1.3].
Chamomile Flower Extract Skin Conditioning
As a member of the daisy family chamomile extract can occasionally cause allergic contact dermatitis in sensitized individuals [3.4].
Butylated Hydroxytoluene Antioxidant
Suspected by some agencies of potential endocrine disrupting activity based on high dose animal studies though regulatory bodies currently consider it safe at low cosmetic concentrations [1.10].