1 / 8Skin Illuminate Sunscreen Gel : Ingredients & Skin Analysis.
High SPF 50 broad-spectrum protection
Skin Type Match
Sensitizing · Lightweight · Comedogenic
- Soothes with botanicals
- No drying alcohol
- Balances combination skin
- Contains synthetic fragrance
- May trigger rosacea
- Highly comedogenic
Performance Scores
SPF Level
Excellent
SPF Level
The product claims SPF 50, which is structurally supported by the high-efficacy UVB absorbers Octinoxate, Oxybenzone, and Titanium Dioxide.
Broad Spectrum
Excellent
Broad Spectrum
Avobenzone provides robust UVA I coverage (peak ~357 nm), seamlessly bridging with Titanium Dioxide and Oxybenzone which cover the UVB to UVA II spectrum (280-340 nm).
Sweat Resistance
Poor
Sweat Resistance
Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylates Crosspolymer provides minor structural film-forming benefits, but robust water-proofing agents like silicones or specialized waxes are absent.
Photo Stability
Excellent
Photo Stability
Cosmetic chemistry data confirms that encapsulating antagonistic UV filters like Avobenzone and Octinoxate physically isolates them, significantly enhancing overall photostability.
Visible Light
Poor
Visible Light
A complete absence of iron oxide color indices (e.g., CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) or non-nano opaque mineral pigments in the ingredient list.
Irritation Risk
Medium Risk
Irritation Risk
Benzophenone-3 is a recognized cause of photoallergic contact dermatitis, but dermatological studies show encapsulation significantly decreases skin penetration and subsequent irritation.
Pore Clogging
High Risk
Pore Clogging
Established dermatological comedogenicity scales based on clinical and rabbit ear assays rate Isopropyl Myristate at 5/5 and Ethylhexyl Palmitate at 4/5.
White Cast
Low Risk
White Cast
Parsol TX employs a silica and dimethicone double-coating on rutile titanium dioxide to significantly reduce the white cast typically associated with mineral filters.
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.
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
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].
Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylates Crosspolymer Thickener
The ingredient may be polymerized in benzene, and the available data were insufficient to make a determination of safety for this specific manufacturing process.
Sodium Benzoate Preservative
Cancauseallergiccontactdermatitisandnonimmunologiccontacturticariacharacterizedbyrednessandwheals, thoughitisgenerallywelltoleratedbymostindividuals[1.5].
Phenoxyethanol Preservative
Generally well tolerated but can cause contact dermatitis or skin irritation in rare cases, particularly in sensitive individuals.
Fragrance Fragrance
Undisclosedfragranceblendsareamongthemostcommoncausesofcontactdermatitisandskinsensitizationincosmeticproducts[1.6].