1 / 8Light Fluid SPF 50 Sunscreen SPF 50
Excellent broad-spectrum UV protection
Most Suitable For
Skin Type Match
Smoothing · Matte · Protective
- Blurs skin texture
- Strong UV protection
- No drying alcohols
- Lacks deep moisture
- Matte dry finish
- Low skin occlusion
Performance Scores
SPF Level
Excellent
SPF Level
Label claims SPF 50, which is corroborated by Octinoxate listed prominently at position 2 in the ingredient list.
Broad Spectrum
Excellent
Broad Spectrum
Uvinul A Plus strongly absorbs in the deep UVA I range (peak 354 nm), while Bisoctrizole (peak 360 nm) provides complementary broadband absorption across both UVA II and UVA I.
Sweat Resistance
Poor
Sweat Resistance
The inclusion of known water-resistant film formers VP/Eicosene Copolymer and Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer provides structural durability to the sunscreen film.
Photo Stability
Fair
Photo Stability
Bisoctrizole is known in photobiology literature to provide partial photostabilization to Octinoxate by absorbing and scattering UV energy, reducing its degradation rate.
Visible Light
Poor
Visible Light
A complete absence of iron oxides (e.g., CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) and pigmentary-grade mineral UV filters in the ingredient list.
Irritation Risk
Low Risk
Irritation Risk
Ingredients like propylene glycol and triethanolamine are present in the lower half of the list, minimizing their known low-incidence irritation risks.
Pore Clogging
Low Risk
Pore Clogging
Established dermatological comedogenicity scales rate the primary vehicle components (e.g., dimethicone, isododecane) at 0-1/5, while triethanolamine carries a mild 2/5 rating.
White Cast
Medium Risk
White Cast
Bisoctrizole is a micro-fine particulate filter that scatters UV and visible light, frequently resulting in a noticeable white residue on Fitzpatrick IV-VI skin.
Ingredients Analysis
Active Filters
Octinoxate UVB
Studies indicate potential estrogenic and thyroid disrupting activity in animal models and human cell lines.
Uvinul A Plus UVA II / UVA I
Not approved by the US FDA as a sunscreen active and subject to strict EU impurity limits for the reproductive toxicant di n hexyl phthalate.
Key Inactive Ingredients
Ethoxydiglycol Solvent
Restricted in the EU to specific maximum concentrations and banned in eye and oral products to prevent potential kidney damage [2.1].
Phenoxyethanol Preservative
Generally well tolerated but can cause contact dermatitis or skin irritation in rare cases, particularly in sensitive individuals.
VP/Eicosene Copolymer Film Former
Although generally considered safe by regulatory bodies there are rare but documented case reports of allergic contact dermatitis following the use of sunscreens containing this copolymer [1.3]
Decyl Glucoside Surfactant
Named Contact Allergen of the Year in 2017 due to increasing reports of allergic contact dermatitis, though it remains safe and mild for the vast majority of users.
Triethanolamine pH Adjuster
May react with nitrosating agents in formulations to form nitrosamines which are potential carcinogens.
Ethylhexylglycerin Preservative
Recognized as a rare but emerging cause of allergic contact dermatitis, particularly in leave-on cosmetic products.
Propylene Glycol Solvent
Recognized as a frequent cause of allergic contact dermatitis especially in individuals with eczema or compromised skin barriers.
Cyclopentasiloxane Emollient
The European Union is restricting this ingredient to a maximum concentration of one tenth of a percent in leave on cosmetics effective June 2027.
PEG-12 Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer Sensory Modifier
As an ethoxylated and propoxylated compound, it carries a risk of trace contamination with 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide, which are probable human carcinogens [2.1].