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Glow sunscreen SPF 50

Highly photostable modern UV filters

Hybrid Chemical DominantCream
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Skin Type Match

58%

Protective · Sensitizing · Lightweight

Pros
  • High UV protection
  • Zero drying alcohols
  • No essential oils
Cons
  • High propylene glycol
  • Contains synthetic fragrance
  • Potential irritation risk
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Performance Scores

SPF Level
The labelled SPF 50 maps directly to the 'Very high' protection tier, strongly supported by a synergistic combination of highly efficient UVB and broad-spectrum filters.
Broad Spectrum
Excellent and continuous broad-spectrum coverage spanning both UVA II and the critical UVA I range is achieved through a combination of next-generation, highly photostable filters.
Sweat Resistance
The product contains basic film-forming polymers but lacks a formal water resistance claim or a heavy waterproofing infrastructure, providing only minimal durability.
Photo Stability
The filter system is built entirely on inherently photostable, next-generation organic filters that do not degrade significantly under UV exposure.
Visible Light
The formulation lacks the dedicated pigmentary minerals and iron oxides required to meaningfully attenuate visible light and high-energy visible (blue) light.
Irritation Risk
Contains a high concentration of propylene glycol (position 3), which can act as an irritant or contact allergen in compromised skin.
Pore Clogging
The formulation contains moderately comedogenic olive-derived emulsifiers and glyceryl stearate at meaningful concentrations in the middle of the ingredient list.
White Cast
Contains a high concentration of Bisoctrizole (Tinosorb M), an organic particulate filter known to leave a moderate white cast on deeper skin tones.
Ingredients Analysis▾

Active Filters

BisoctrizoleHybrid · Broad Spectrum UV
DHHBChemical · 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.
Ethylhexyl TriazoneChemical · UVB
Currently not approved by the United States FDA for use in sunscreens though it is widely approved in the EU and other global markets.

Key Inactives

WaterWater · Solvent
C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateSynthetic Oil · Emollient
Propylene GlycolGlycol · Solvent
Recognized as a frequent cause of allergic contact dermatitis especially in individuals with eczema or compromised skin barriers.
Decyl GlucosideCleansing · 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.
Xanthan GumGum · Thickener
Cetearyl OlivateNonionic · Emulsifier
Sorbitan OlivateNonionic · Emulsifier
DimethiconeSilicone · Emollient
NiacinamideVitamin · Antioxidant
Glyceryl StearateNonionic · Emulsifier
PhenoxyethanolPhenoxyethanol · Preservative
Generally well tolerated but can cause contact dermatitis or skin irritation in rare cases, particularly in sensitive individuals.
EthylhexylglycerinMultifunctional · Preservative
Recognized as a rare but emerging cause of allergic contact dermatitis, particularly in leave-on cosmetic products.
Octenidine HClMultifunctional · Preservative
Ethyl Ascorbic AcidVitamin · 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].
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerPolymeric · Thickener
Vitamin EVitamin · Antioxidant
Aminomethyl PropanolBuffer · pH Adjuster
May contain trace secondary amines that can react with nitrosating agents to form potentially carcinogenic nitrosamines [1.3].
Disodium EDTAEDTA · Chelating Agent
Poorly biodegradable in the environment and can accumulate in aquatic ecosystems where it may mobilize heavy metals.
SimethiconeTexture Enhancer · Sensory Modifier
FragranceSynthetic · Fragrance
Undisclosedfragranceblendsareamongthemostcommoncausesofcontactdermatitisandskinsensitizationincosmeticproducts[1.6].