1 / 9Golden hour glow™ screen SPF 50
Rich in potent botanical antioxidants
Skin Type Match
Antioxidant · Unstable · Hydrating
- Rich in antioxidants
- Contains firming peptides
- Deeply hydrating
- Unstable UV filters
- Loses UVA protection
- Severe eye sting
Performance Scores
SPF Level
Excellent
SPF Level
The formulation contains Octinoxate (position 6) and Titanium Dioxide (position 7), which provide robust absorption across the UVB spectrum to justify the SPF 50 claim.
Broad Spectrum
Excellent
Broad Spectrum
Avobenzone (position 9) provides critical deep UVA I absorption (peak 357 nm), while Bemotrizinol and Titanium Dioxide effectively bridge the UVA II gap (315-340 nm).
Sweat Resistance
Poor
Sweat Resistance
Ingredients like Polymethylsilsesquioxane and Dimethicone provide minimal water repellency but are insufficient to support durable, verified water resistance.
Photo Stability
Poor
Photo Stability
Photobiological literature confirms Octinoxate actively destabilizes Avobenzone, and the sole stabilizing filter (Bemotrizinol) is positioned too low (position 18) to reliably quench this degradation.
Visible Light
Poor
Visible Light
Contains only red Iron Oxide (CI 77491) at position 27 alongside trace light-reflecting minerals, lacking the comprehensive pigment blend necessary for heavy visible light attenuation.
Irritation Risk
Medium Risk
Irritation Risk
Avobenzone is a documented cause of photoallergic contact dermatitis in a small percentage of users, and citrus extracts can contribute to cumulative irritation on compromised skin.
Pore Clogging
Medium Risk
Pore Clogging
Clinical and aesthetic comedogenicity scales rate Cetearyl Olivate and Sorbitan Olivate between 2/5 and 3/5 due to their oleic and palmitic acid content.
White Cast
Low Risk
White Cast
Formulations combining mineral UV filters with iron oxide pigments offset the white/blue light reflectance of mineral particles, blending seamlessly into skin.
Ingredients Analysis
Active Filters
Octinoxate UVB
Studies indicate potential estrogenic and thyroid disrupting activity in animal models and human cell lines.
Titanium Dioxide UVB / UVA II
Classified as a possible human carcinogen if inhaled making spray and powder formulations a potential risk while dermal application remains safe
Avobenzone UVA I / UVA II
Rapidly degrades under UV exposure losing significant UVA protection capacity unless stabilized by other filters.
Bemotrizinol Broad Spectrum UV
Identified in recent dermatological literature as a rare but emerging cause of allergic contact dermatitis.
Key Inactive Ingredients
Mandarin Orange Fruit Extract Skin Conditioning
Citrus fruit extracts may contain furanocoumarins like 5-methoxypsoralen which can induce phototoxic reactions under UV light, though they are considered safe when formulated below 15 ppm in leave-on products.
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.
Polysorbate 20 Surfactant
As an ethoxylated ingredient, it may contain trace amounts of 1,4 dioxane and ethylene oxide, which are potential carcinogens linked to the manufacturing process.