Foxtale

SPF 70 Matte Finish Sunscreen for Oily Skin SPF 70

Highly photostable advanced UV filters.

Hybrid Chemical DominantCream
80
StrongOverall Rating
Based on formula analysis

Most Suitable For


Skin Type Match

42%

Mattifying · Protective · Lightweight

Pros
  • High UV protection
  • No drying alcohols
  • Exfoliant routine safe
Cons
  • Too matte
  • Low occlusivity
  • Absorbs natural oils
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Performance Scores

SPF Level

Excellent

Ethylhexyl Triazone acts as a highly efficient UVB filter with peak absorption at 314 nm, validating the strong sunburn protection claim.

Broad Spectrum

Excellent

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate offers strong UVA I coverage with peak absorption at 354 nm, complementing the broad attenuation of Bisoctrizole up to 400 nm.

Sweat Resistance

Fair

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer and Dimethicone provide structural wash-off resistance, but robust dedicated water-proofing agents like VP/Eicosene Copolymer are absent.

Photo Stability

Excellent

Cosmetic science literature confirms that Bisoctrizole, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, and Ethylhexyl Triazone exhibit outstanding inherent photostability under sustained UV exposure.

Visible Light

Poor

A complete absence of iron oxide colour indices (such as CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) or tinted minerals in the ingredient list.

Irritation Risk

Medium Risk

Propylene glycol is a well-documented mild irritant and penetration enhancer capable of triggering contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.

Pore Clogging

Low Risk

Clinical comedogenicity databases rate the primary vehicle components (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dimethicone, Silica) at 0-1/5, while minor emulsifiers like glyceryl stearate are rated 1-2/5.

White Cast

Medium Risk

Bisoctrizole functions as a micro-particulate suspension that scatters visible light, consistently causing a white cast on Fitzpatrick IV-VI skin without nano-technology claims.


Ingredients Analysis

Active Filters

Bisoctrizole HybridBroad Spectrum UV
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate ChemicalUVA II / UVA I
Ethylhexyl Triazone ChemicalUVB

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

Water WaterSolvent
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate Synthetic OilEmollient
Propylene Glycol GlycolSolvent

Recognized as a frequent cause of allergic contact dermatitis especially in individuals with eczema or compromised skin barriers.

Decyl Glucoside CleansingSurfactant

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 Gum GumThickener
Dimethicone SiliconeEmollient
Silica Mattifying AgentSensory Modifier
Cetearyl Olivate NonionicEmulsifier
Sorbitan Olivate NonionicEmulsifier
Glyceryl Stearate NonionicEmulsifier
Niacinamide VitaminAntioxidant
Phenoxyethanol PhenoxyethanolPreservative

Generally well tolerated but can cause contact dermatitis or skin irritation in rare cases, particularly in sensitive individuals.

Ethylhexylglycerin MultifunctionalPreservative

Recognized as a rare but emerging cause of allergic contact dermatitis, particularly in leave-on cosmetic products.

Octenidine HCl MultifunctionalPreservative
Rosemary Leaf Extract Botanical ExtractSkin Conditioning

Whilegenerallywell-tolerated, cosmeticsafetypanelsnotethatrosemaryleafextractcanoccasionallycauseallergiccontactdermatitisandshouldbeformulatedtobenon-sensitizing[1.3].

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 PeptideSkin Conditioning
Chrysin PolyphenolAntioxidant
Glycerin GlycerinHumectant
Pentylene Glycol GlycolSolvent
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer PolymericThickener
Panthenol OtherHumectant
Vitamin E VitaminAntioxidant
Triethanolamine BasepH Adjuster

May react with nitrosating agents in formulations to form nitrosamines which are potential carcinogens.

Disodium EDTA EDTAChelating Agent

Poorly biodegradable in the environment and can accumulate in aquatic ecosystems where it may mobilize heavy metals.

Simethicone Texture EnhancerSensory Modifier
Fragrance SyntheticFragrance

Undisclosedfragranceblendsareamongthemostcommoncausesofcontactdermatitisandskinsensitizationincosmeticproducts[1.6].