1 / 8GLOW SURGE SUNSCREEN SPRAY SPF 50
Leaves zero visible white cast
Skin Type Match
Irritating · Drying · Lightweight
- Non-comedogenic
- Lightweight matte finish
- Contains hydrating humectants
- High alcohol content
- Contains synthetic fragrance
- Severe sting risk
Performance Scores
SPF Level
Excellent
SPF Level
Label claims SPF 50, which is corroborated by the presence of dedicated UVB filters Homosalate and Octinoxate in the active ingredients.
Broad Spectrum
Fair
Broad Spectrum
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (Uvinul A Plus) provides strong continuous coverage across the UVA spectrum (peak 354 nm), satisfying the criteria for a well-stabilised single UVA filter.
Sweat Resistance
Poor
Sweat Resistance
The inactive ingredient list is composed entirely of volatile solvents, humectants, and antioxidants, lacking any recognized film-forming or water-proofing agents.
Photo Stability
Poor
Photo Stability
Cosmetic science literature confirms Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (Octinoxate) degrades and loses efficacy under sustained UV exposure unless co-formulated with complementary photostabilizers, which are absent here.
Visible Light
Poor
Visible Light
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
High Risk
Irritation Risk
Dermatological literature consistently shows that high concentrations of short-chain volatile alcohols denature stratum corneum lipids, compromising barrier function.
Pore Clogging
Low Risk
Pore Clogging
Dermatological reference scales rate the primary vehicle (ethyl alcohol), glycols, and the included chemical UV filters as 0/5 for comedogenicity.
White Cast
Low Risk
White Cast
The formulation contains zero titanium dioxide or zinc oxide, completely eliminating the physical mechanism required for a mineral white cast.
Ingredients Analysis
Active Filters
Homosalate UVB
Laboratory studies indicate homosalate may act as an endocrine disruptor by interfering with hormone systems [1.1].
Octinoxate UVB
Studies indicate potential estrogenic and thyroid disrupting activity in animal models and human cell lines.
Uvinul A Plus UVA II / UVA I
Not approved by the US FDA as a sunscreen active and subject to strict EU impurity limits for the reproductive toxicant di n hexyl phthalate.
Key Inactive Ingredients
Ethanol Solvent
High concentrations can strip the skin of natural lipids and cause dryness, occasionally leading to irritant or allergic contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals [1.7].
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid Antioxidant
AlthoughwidelyconsideredagentleralternativetopureL-ascorbicacid, emergingclinicalpatchtestdatahasidentifieditasapotential, albeitinfrequent, contactallergeninsomecosmeticusers[1.5].
Phenoxyethanol Preservative
Generally well tolerated but can cause contact dermatitis or skin irritation in rare cases, particularly in sensitive individuals.
Triethylene Glycol Solvent
Should not be used on damaged skin due to the risk of systemic toxicity and contact dermatitis as observed with similar PEG based ointments in burn patients [1.5].
Fragrance Fragrance
Undisclosedfragranceblendsareamongthemostcommoncausesofcontactdermatitisandskinsensitizationincosmeticproducts[1.6].