1 / 7Glow sunscreen SPF 50
Highly photostable modern UV filters
Most Suitable For
Skin Type Match
Hydrating · Smoothing · Protective
- Smooths skin texture
- Zero drying alcohol
- Strong antioxidant blend
- Contains synthetic fragrance
- Potential PG irritation
- Moderate white cast
Performance Scores
SPF Level
Excellent
SPF Level
Ethylhexyl Triazone provides exceptional, highly photostable UVB absorption (peaking at 314 nm) that robustly justifies the high SPF claim alongside broad-spectrum Bisoctrizole.
Broad Spectrum
Excellent
Broad Spectrum
Both DHHB (Uvinul A Plus) and Bisoctrizole (Tinosorb M) provide robust, complementary absorption peaking in the UVA I zone (354 nm and 360 nm respectively).
Sweat Resistance
Poor
Sweat Resistance
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer and Dimethicone offer a baseline hydrophobic infrastructure, but without clinical water resistance claims, verified durability is minimal.
Photo Stability
Excellent
Photo Stability
Photobiology literature confirms that Bisoctrizole, DHHB, and Ethylhexyl Triazone are all highly photostable molecules that do not require additional stabilisation.
Visible Light
Poor
Visible Light
The ingredient list contains zero iron oxide colour indices (e.g., CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) and relies entirely on non-tinted UV filters.
Irritation Risk
Medium Risk
Irritation Risk
Propylene glycol is a well-documented penetration enhancer and potential sensitizer at high concentrations, named the ACDS Allergen of the Year in 2018.
Pore Clogging
Medium Risk
Pore Clogging
Clinical evaluations and dermatological reference texts consistently rate olive oil fatty acid derivatives (Cetearyl/Sorbitan Olivate) and Glyceryl Stearate between 2 and 3 on the 0-5 comedogenicity scale.
White Cast
Medium Risk
White Cast
Bisoctrizole is insoluble and exists as microfine particles in suspension, which scatter visible light and produce a visible whitish film on Fitzpatrick IV-VI skin.
Ingredients Analysis
Active Filters
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.
Ethylhexyl Triazone 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 Inactive Ingredients
Propylene Glycol Solvent
Recognized as a frequent cause of allergic contact dermatitis especially in individuals with eczema or compromised skin barriers.
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.
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.
Ethyl Ascorbic Acid 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].
Aminomethyl Propanol pH Adjuster
May contain trace secondary amines that can react with nitrosating agents to form potentially carcinogenic nitrosamines [1.3].
Disodium EDTA Chelating Agent
Poorly biodegradable in the environment and can accumulate in aquatic ecosystems where it may mobilize heavy metals.
Fragrance Fragrance
Undisclosedfragranceblendsareamongthemostcommoncausesofcontactdermatitisandskinsensitizationincosmeticproducts[1.6].