1 / 7Rice Water Dewy Sunscreen : Ingredients & Skin Analysis.
High SPF and UVA protection
Most Suitable For
Skin Type Match
Comedogenic · Hydrating · Dewy
- Highly hydrating
- Alcohol-free formula
- Safe with actives
- Highly comedogenic
- Triggers fungal acne
- May irritate breakouts
Performance Scores
SPF Level
Excellent
SPF Level
Suncat DE contains the high-efficacy UVB filter Octinoxate, while Parsol TX contributes microfine Titanium Dioxide for supplementary UVB coverage.
Broad Spectrum
Excellent
Broad Spectrum
Avobenzone in the Suncat DE blend absorbs effectively across the 340-400 nm UVA I range, peaking at 357 nm to bridge the gap left by UVB/UVA II filters.
Sweat Resistance
Poor
Sweat Resistance
Ingredients like Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer function as hydrophilic rheology modifiers, not durable water-proofing polymers.
Photo Stability
Fair
Photo Stability
Photobiology research notes that Avobenzone and Octinoxate mutually accelerate photodegradation, but micro-encapsulation technologies (like Suncat DE) mitigate this by restricting direct molecular interaction.
Visible Light
Poor
Visible Light
The formulation lacks iron oxide colour indices, and the mineral filter Parsol TX is explicitly designed for high skin transparency rather than visible light attenuation.
Irritation Risk
Medium Risk
Irritation Risk
Oxybenzone (benzophenone-3) is a recognized and well-documented cause of photoallergic contact dermatitis in dermatological patch test data.
Pore Clogging
High Risk
Pore Clogging
Clinical comedogenicity studies and established dermatological databases rate Isopropyl Myristate at 5/5 and Ethylhexyl Palmitate at 4/5 for pore-clogging potential.
White Cast
Low Risk
White Cast
Silica and dimethicone-coated nanoscale titanium dioxide (Parsol TX) significantly minimizes visible light scattering compared to uncoated variants.
Ingredients Analysis
Active Filters
Suncat DE Broad Spectrum UV
This ingredient blend contains Oxybenzone and Octinoxate which are known to cause coral bleaching and are banned in marine sanctuaries.
Parsol TX Broad Spectrum UV / High Energy Visible
Recent ecotoxicological studies show that this coated titanium dioxide can cause growth inhibition in marine and freshwater microalgae.
Key Inactive Ingredients
Starch Sensory Modifier
Although generally well tolerated some acne focused resources flag starch as a potential pore clogging ingredient that may provide a breeding ground for bacteria.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate Emollient
Consistently rated as highly comedogenic, meaning it can significantly increase the risk of clogged pores and breakouts in acne prone individuals.
Isopropyl Myristate Emollient
Consistently rated very high on the comedogenic scale meaning it frequently causes pore blockages and triggers breakouts in acne prone individuals [1.4].
Phenoxyethanol Preservative
Generally well tolerated but can cause contact dermatitis or skin irritation in rare cases, particularly in sensitive individuals.
Sodium Benzoate Preservative
Cancauseallergiccontactdermatitisandnonimmunologiccontacturticariacharacterizedbyrednessandwheals, thoughitisgenerallywelltoleratedbymostindividuals[1.5].
Fragrance Fragrance
Undisclosedfragranceblendsareamongthemostcommoncausesofcontactdermatitisandskinsensitizationincosmeticproducts[1.6].