1 / 11UV Clear Tinted Broad-Spectrum SPF 46
Niacinamide provides strong anti-inflammatory benefits
Skin Type Match
Comedogenic · Tinted · Unstable
- No drying alcohols
- Includes soothing niacinamide
- Zero white cast
- Highly comedogenic esters
- Poor moisture retention
- Unstable UV filters
Performance Scores
SPF Level
Excellent
SPF Level
The product claims SPF 46, supported by a combination of 7.5% Octinoxate for dedicated UVB absorption and 9.0% Zinc Oxide for broad-spectrum attenuation.
Broad Spectrum
Fair
Broad Spectrum
Zinc Oxide acts as the sole UVA filter, providing an inherent absorption profile that peaks around 370 nm but lacks the robust UVA I coverage of a multi-filter system.
Sweat Resistance
Poor
Sweat Resistance
Polyisobutene (position 10) functions as a known hydrophobic film-former and waterproofing agent in cosmetics, providing minimal inherent resistance to water and sweat.
Photo Stability
Poor
Photo Stability
Photobiology literature confirms that Zinc Oxide can catalyze the photodegradation of Octinoxate under UV exposure, and the formula lacks recognized stabilizers like Octocrylene.
Visible Light
Poor
Visible Light
Iron Oxides are listed at position 12, notably after the preservative Phenoxyethanol (universally capped at 1%), confirming they are present only in trace amounts for cosmetic color.
Irritation Risk
Medium Risk
Irritation Risk
Niacinamide at higher concentrations and lactic acid are documented to potentially induce erythema or stinging in barrier-compromised patients.
Pore Clogging
High Risk
Pore Clogging
Clinical evaluations and dermatological comedogenicity scales (including the Fulton/Kligman rabbit ear assay and human patch tests) consistently rate isopropyl palmitate and ethylhexyl stearate as 4/5 for pore-clogging potential.
White Cast
Low Risk
White Cast
Iron oxides provide a cosmetically elegant tint that counteracts the visible light reflectance of mineral UV filters on medium to deep skin tones.
Ingredients Analysis
Active Filters
Octinoxate UVB
Studies indicate potential estrogenic and thyroid disrupting activity in animal models and human cell lines.
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.
Phenoxyethanol Preservative
Generally well tolerated but can cause contact dermatitis or skin irritation in rare cases, particularly in sensitive individuals.
Isopropyl Palmitate Emollient
Widely recognized as highly comedogenic (typically rated 4 out of 5), posing a significant risk of clogging pores and exacerbating acne breakouts, especially at higher concentrations.
Ethylhexyl Stearate Emollient
Widely identified as having moderate to high comedogenic potential which may clog pores and trigger breakouts in individuals with acne prone skin [2.2].
PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether Emulsifier
As an ethoxylated PEG compound, it carries a potential risk of trace contamination with 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide, which are probable human carcinogens [2.1].
Oleth-3 Phosphate Emulsifier
As an ethoxylated ingredient, it carries a risk of trace contamination with 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide, which are probable human carcinogens formed during the manufacturing process [3.2].
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate Preservative
Recognized as a contact allergen that can induce allergic contact dermatitis and skin sensitization, particularly in leave-on cosmetic products [1.11].
Lactic Acid pH Adjuster
Alpha hydroxy acids like lactic acid can increase skin sensitivity to UV radiation and the possibility of sunburn, prompting the FDA to recommend a sunburn alert on products containing them [2.1].