1 / 7Pollution Protect SPF 50
Excellent broad-spectrum UV protection
Skin Type Match
Vulnerable · Stinging · Protective
- High SPF protection
- Broad spectrum coverage
- Photostable UV filters
- Lacks sweat resistance
- May sting eyes
- Contains synthetic fragrance
Performance Scores
SPF Level
Excellent
SPF Level
Label claims SPF 50, which is corroborated by the presence of multiple high-efficacy UVB-absorbing filters positioned prominently in the active ingredients.
Broad Spectrum
Excellent
Broad Spectrum
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (peak 354 nm) and Bemotrizinol (peak 345 nm) provide highly overlapping and robust coverage throughout the critical 340-400 nm UVA I range.
Sweat Resistance
Poor
Sweat Resistance
Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer is present as a dedicated botanical film-forming agent, providing baseline structural durability without a verifiable duration claim.
Photo Stability
Excellent
Photo Stability
Bemotrizinol (Tinosorb S) is a highly stable filter known in photobiology literature to confer broad photostabilization to other organic filters in the formulation.
Visible Light
Poor
Visible Light
Absence of iron oxide color indices (e.g., CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) or visibly tinted pigmentary minerals in the ingredient list.
Irritation Risk
Medium Risk
Irritation Risk
Propylene glycol is a documented contact allergen (named ACDS Allergen of the Year in 2018) capable of inducing irritant contact dermatitis, particularly in individuals with barrier defects.
Pore Clogging
Medium Risk
Pore Clogging
Clinical comedogenicity scales rate cetearyl alcohol at 2/5 and stearic acid at 2-3/5, whereas the main vehicle components like diisopropyl sebacate and propylene glycol are rated 0/5.
White Cast
High Risk
White Cast
Formulations combining top-tier mineral filters without iron oxides or declared nano-technology consistently produce a visible cast on Fitzpatrick III-VI skin tones.
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
Bemotrizinol Broad Spectrum UV
Identified in recent dermatological literature as a rare but emerging cause of allergic contact dermatitis.
Key Inactive Ingredients
Propylene Glycol Solvent
Recognized as a frequent cause of allergic contact dermatitis especially in individuals with eczema or compromised skin barriers.
Cetearyl Alcohol Emollient
Historically rated as mildly comedogenic in animal models but modern dermatological consensus indicates it is unlikely to clog pores in typical cosmetic formulations.
Phenoxyethanol Preservative
Generally well tolerated but can cause contact dermatitis or skin irritation in rare cases, particularly in sensitive individuals.
Coco Glucoside Surfactant
Although widely considered gentle, the alkyl glucoside family has been noted as an emerging trigger for allergic contact dermatitis in a small number of sensitized individuals [1.10].
Fragrance Fragrance
Undisclosedfragranceblendsareamongthemostcommoncausesofcontactdermatitisandskinsensitizationincosmeticproducts[1.6].
Aluminum Hydroxide Sensory Modifier
Named the 2022 Allergen of the Year by the American Contact Dermatitis Society, aluminum hydroxide can occasionally cause allergic contact dermatitis, though reactions from topical cosmetic use are relatively rare [3.3].
Stearic Acid Skin Conditioning
It has a mildly comedogenic rating and can potentially clog pores or exacerbate breakouts in individuals with very oily or acne-prone skin [2.1].
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside Surfactant
While generally considered gentle, alkyl glucosides are recognized as an emerging cause of allergic contact dermatitis and cross-reactivity in sensitized individuals.
Polysorbate 60 Emulsifier
As an ethoxylated ingredient, the manufacturing process can result in trace contamination with 1,4-dioxane, a probable human carcinogen.
Ethylhexylglycerin Preservative
Recognized as a rare but emerging cause of allergic contact dermatitis, particularly in leave-on cosmetic products.
Triethanolamine pH Adjuster
May react with nitrosating agents in formulations to form nitrosamines which are potential carcinogens.
Disodium EDTA Chelating Agent
Poorly biodegradable in the environment and can accumulate in aquatic ecosystems where it may mobilize heavy metals.