1 / 8Ceramide & Vitamin C Sunscreen SPF 50+
Exceptional ceramide barrier repair complex
Skin Type Match
Hydrating · Nourishing · Comedogenic
- Deeply hydrates skin
- Rich in ceramides
- No drying alcohols
- May clog pores
- Poor UV photostability
- Severe eye sting
Performance Scores
SPF Level
Excellent
SPF Level
Manufacturer claims SPF 50+, corroborated by the presence of dedicated UVB absorbers including Octinoxate, Ensulizole, and Octisalate.
Broad Spectrum
Excellent
Broad Spectrum
The combination of Avobenzone, Ecamsule, Bisoctrizole, and Zinc Oxide provides highly overlapping absorption peaks stretching across the entire 315-400 nm spectrum.
Sweat Resistance
Poor
Sweat Resistance
The presence of film-forming polymers like Polyester-7 provides water-resistant infrastructure, but the 'sweat_resistance' data is explicitly null.
Photo Stability
Poor
Photo Stability
Cosmetic photobiology literature establishes that Octinoxate significantly accelerates the UV-induced degradation of Avobenzone, a reaction that can be further exacerbated by uncoated Zinc Oxide.
Visible Light
Poor
Visible Light
There is a complete absence of iron oxide color indices (e.g., CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) in the ingredient list.
Irritation Risk
Medium Risk
Irritation Risk
Dermatological literature documents propylene glycol as a dose-dependent irritant and contact allergen, particularly on impaired skin barriers.
Pore Clogging
High Risk
Pore Clogging
Clinical and dermatological comedogenicity models rate Laminaria Digitata extract highly comedogenic (4-5/5 scale), while the specific emulsion blend of Cetearyl Alcohol and Ceteareth-20 has been widely established to demonstrate synergistic pore-clogging potential.
White Cast
Low Risk
White Cast
Bisoctrizole is a particulate organic filter that can scatter visible light, but at lower concentrations produces negligible white cast on most skin tones (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.
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].
BHT Antioxidant
Some animal studies suggest high oral doses may cause endocrine disruption, though regulatory bodies consider it safe at the low concentrations used in cosmetics.