1 / 9Ultra-Light Indian Sunscreen : Ingredients & Skin Analysis.
High SPF 50 UVB protection
Skin Type Match
Hydrating · Mattifying · Comedogenic
- Deeply hydrates skin
- Absorbs excess sebum
- Restores lipid barrier
- Contains comedogenic oils
- Contains essential oils
- Potential phototoxicity risk
Performance Scores
SPF Level
Excellent
SPF Level
Label claims SPF 50, which is functionally corroborated by multiple high-efficacy UVB-absorbing filters positioned prominently in the active ingredients list.
Broad Spectrum
Excellent
Broad Spectrum
Bemotrizinol provides comprehensive absorption (peak 345 nm) spanning the entire UVA range, heavily reinforcing the UVA I coverage of Avobenzone (peak 357 nm).
Sweat Resistance
Poor
Sweat Resistance
Ingredients like Polyhydroxystearic Acid and Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer provide basic film-forming properties, but the explicit lack of a sweat resistance claim limits the verifiable score.
Photo Stability
Excellent
Photo Stability
Photobiology research confirms that both Bemotrizinol and Octocrylene can effectively prevent the concomitant photolysis and degradation of the Avobenzone-Octinoxate combination.
Visible Light
Poor
Visible Light
Absence of iron oxide color indices (e.g., CI 77491, CI 77492) and reliance on exclusively white or transparent minerals (Titanium Dioxide, Alumina, Silica).
Irritation Risk
Medium Risk
Irritation Risk
Dermatological patch testing data frequently identifies octocrylene and citrus/floral essential oils as known causes of allergic contact dermatitis and photoallergy.
Pore Clogging
Medium Risk
Pore Clogging
Clinical and rabbit ear assays consistently rate stearic acid at a 2 to 3 out of 5 for comedogenicity, and oleic-acid-rich plant oils like carrot seed oil at 3 to 4 out of 5.
White Cast
High Risk
White Cast
Un-tinted titanium dioxide particles scatter visible light, consistently causing a pronounced white cast on Fitzpatrick III-VI skin tones.
Ingredients Analysis
Active Filters
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
Octinoxate UVB
Studies indicate potential estrogenic and thyroid disrupting activity in animal models and human cell lines.
Avobenzone UVA I / UVA II
Rapidly degrades under UV exposure losing significant UVA protection capacity unless stabilized by other filters.
Octocrylene UVB / UVA II
Banned in several jurisdictions due to evidence of coral toxicity and accumulation in marine life.
Bemotrizinol Broad Spectrum UV
Identified in recent dermatological literature as a rare but emerging cause of allergic contact dermatitis.
Key Inactive Ingredients
Butyloctyl Salicylate Solvent
Structurally similar to octisalate, it has been flagged in predictive modeling studies for potential weak estrogen receptor binding activity.
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].
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.
Carrot Seed Oil Emollient
Contains high levels of oleic acid and typically scores a 3 to 4 on the comedogenic scale making it likely to clog pores and exacerbate breakouts in acne prone individuals [2.4].
Turmeric Antioxidant
Documented in clinical literature as a potential contact allergen, with rare case reports of allergic contact dermatitis following topical exposure.
Cananga Oil Fragrance
Contains volatile fragrance allergens, such as linalool and geraniol, which are well-documented causes of allergic contact dermatitis and skin sensitization.
Orange Oil Fragrance
Rich in d-limonene, a volatile compound that oxidizes upon air exposure into hydroperoxides known to cause allergic contact dermatitis and skin sensitization.