1 / 6ULTRA DEFENCE HYBRID SUNSCREEN FLUID SPF 50
Provides excellent broad-spectrum UV protection
Most Suitable For
Skin Type Match
Hydrating · Sensitizing · Lightweight
- Highly hydrating
- Fragrance-free formula
- Strong UV protection
- Irritates damaged skin
- Low emolliency
- Contains essential oils
Performance Scores
SPF Level
Excellent
SPF Level
Bemotrizinol provides strong absorption with peaks at 310 nm and 340 nm, complementing the broad-spectrum UV scattering of zinc oxide to justify the high SPF claim.
Broad Spectrum
Excellent
Broad Spectrum
DHHB (peak 354 nm) and Bemotrizinol (peak 340 nm) are powerful next-generation UVA I/II absorbers, ensuring sustained and robust broad-spectrum protection up to 400 nm.
Sweat Resistance
Poor
Sweat Resistance
The presence of Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, and Sodium Polyacrylate prominently in the ingredient list indicates strong film-forming infrastructure for unverified water resistance.
Photo Stability
Excellent
Photo Stability
Photobiology research confirms that DHHB, Bemotrizinol, and Zinc Oxide are exceptionally photostable and do not undergo rapid photodegradation.
Visible Light
Poor
Visible Light
A scan of the ingredient list confirms the complete absence of iron oxide color indices (e.g., CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499).
Irritation Risk
Medium Risk
Irritation Risk
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) safety assessments emphasize that triethylene glycol and PEG compounds should not be used on compromised barriers due to risks of systemic toxicity and irritation.
Pore Clogging
Medium Risk
Pore Clogging
Dermatological reference scales evaluate Carrot Seed Oil at a 3-4/5 comedogenicity rating due to its high concentration of oleic acid.
White Cast
Low Risk
White Cast
Low-concentration particulate zinc oxide mixed with modern organic filters typically avoids significant visible chalkiness on Fitzpatrick I-IV skin.
Ingredients Analysis
Active Filters
Bemotrizinol Broad Spectrum UV
Identified in recent dermatological literature as a rare but emerging cause of allergic contact dermatitis.
DHHB UVA II / UVA I
Approved in the EU and most global markets up to ten percent but currently not approved by the US FDA or Health Canada as an active sunscreen ingredient.
Key Inactive Ingredients
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].
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.
Trideceth-6 Emulsifier
Ethoxylated ingredients like trideceth-6 may contain trace amounts of 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide, which are probable carcinogens resulting from the manufacturing process.
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].
Carrot Seed Oil Emollient
Contains high levels of oleic acid and typically scores a 3 to 4 on the comedogenic scale making it likely to clog pores and exacerbate breakouts in acne prone individuals [2.4].
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].