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All I Need Sunscreen SPF 50

Strong SPF 50 broad-spectrum protection

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Skin Type Match

58%

Lightweight · Comedogenic · Hydrating

Pros
  • Zero white cast
  • Natural skin finish
  • Deeply hydrating
Cons
  • Highly comedogenic algae
  • Potential skin irritant
  • Eye sting risk
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Performance Scores

SPF Level
The SPF 50 rating maps to the 'Very high' protection tier, which is strongly supported by potent UVB filters including Octinoxate and Iscotrizinol.
Broad Spectrum
Excellent and continuous broad-spectrum coverage is achieved through Avobenzone for UVA I, complemented by the broad-range UVA I/II coverage of Bemotrizinol.
Sweat Resistance
The product lacks a formal water resistance claim and relies on basic sensory polymers rather than robust hydrophobic film-formers for surface durability.
Visible Light
The formulation contains no iron oxides, pigmentary minerals, or tinting agents necessary to attenuate visible light or high-energy visible (blue) light.
Irritation Risk
Contains Kojic Acid and Propylene Glycol alongside multiple chemical UV filters, presenting a significant risk for irritation and sensitization.
Pore Clogging
The presence of Laminaria Digitata (algae) extract, a known highly comedogenic botanical, significantly elevates the pore-clogging potential despite the otherwise lightweight formulation base.
White Cast
Relies entirely on organic (chemical) UV filters like octinoxate and avobenzone, with zero mineral UV filters present.

Ingredients Analysis

Active Filters

OctinoxateChemical · UVB
Studies indicate potential estrogenic and thyroid disrupting activity in animal models and human cell lines.
AvobenzoneChemical · UVA I/UVA II
Rapidly degrades under UV exposure losing significant UVA protection capacity unless stabilized by other filters.
BemotrizinolChemical · Broad Spectrum UV
Identified in recent dermatological literature as a rare but emerging cause of allergic contact dermatitis.
IscotrizinolChemical · UVB/UVA II

Key Inactives

WaterWater · Solvent
C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateSynthetic Oil · Emollient
Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideFatty Acid Ester · Emollient
Sodium Acrylates CopolymerPolymeric · Thickener
Butylene GlycolGlycol · Solvent
PropanediolPolyol · Humectant
Kakadu PlumBotanical Extract · Skin Conditioning
Aloe VeraBotanical Extract · Skin Conditioning
Unpurified aloe extracts may contain anthraquinones like aloin which are restricted to below 50 parts per million in cosmetics to prevent phototoxicity and skin irritation [1.2].
GlucoseOther · Humectant
NiacinamideVitamin · Antioxidant
Laminaria Digitata ExtractBotanical Extract · Skin Conditioning
Algae and seaweed extracts including Laminaria digitata are frequently flagged as pore clogging and may exacerbate breakouts in acne prone skin [1.2].
Propylene GlycolGlycol · Solvent
Recognized as a frequent cause of allergic contact dermatitis especially in individuals with eczema or compromised skin barriers.
Kojic AcidMiscellaneous · Other
Exhibitsanotablesensitizingpotentialandcancauseallergiccontactdermatitis, redness, andirritation, particularlyafterprolongeduseoratconcentrationsexceeding1%[1.10].
Sodium HyaluronateHyaluronic Acid · Humectant
Vitamin EVitamin · Antioxidant
Ceramide EOPCeramide · Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NS/NGCeramide · Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NPCeramide · Skin Conditioning
Ceramide ASCeramide · Skin Conditioning
Ceramide APCeramide · Skin Conditioning
CholesterolMiscellaneous · Other
1,2-HexanediolGlycol · Solvent
LecithinFatty Acid Ester · Emollient
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review expert panel advises that lecithin should not be used in formulations containing nitrosating agents to prevent the formation of potentially carcinogenic N nitroso compounds [1.6].
EthoxydiglycolGlycol · Solvent
Restricted in the EU to specific maximum concentrations and banned in eye and oral products to prevent potential kidney damage [2.1].
EthylhexylglycerinMultifunctional · Preservative
Recognized as a rare but emerging cause of allergic contact dermatitis, particularly in leave-on cosmetic products.
Tapioca StarchMattifying Agent · Sensory Modifier
XylitolPolyol · Humectant
PhospholipidsFatty Acid · Skin Conditioning
PolymethylsilsesquioxaneTexture Enhancer · Sensory Modifier
Date Palm ExtractBotanical Extract · Skin Conditioning
AnhydroxylitolPolyol · Humectant
Potassium SorbateOrganic Acid · Preservative
Considered a rare skin sensitizer, it may occasionally cause mild allergic contact dermatitis or irritation, particularly on damaged or compromised skin [1.8].
Hydrogenated LecithinNonionic · Emulsifier
Cetyl-PG Hydroxyethyl PalmitamideCeramide · Skin Conditioning
Subject to EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex III limits on secondary amine impurities to prevent the formation of potential nitrosamines [2.2].
Sodium GluconateOther · Chelating Agent
PhenoxyethanolPhenoxyethanol · Preservative
Generally well tolerated but can cause contact dermatitis or skin irritation in rare cases, particularly in sensitive individuals.
Sodium BenzoateOrganic Acid · Preservative
Cancauseallergiccontactdermatitisandnonimmunologiccontacturticariacharacterizedbyrednessandwheals, thoughitisgenerallywelltoleratedbymostindividuals[1.5].