Molecular Company

Sunscreen SPF 50+

Excellent broad-spectrum UV protection

ChemicalLotion
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Skin Type Match

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Performance Scores

SPF Level
The labelled SPF 50+ maps directly to the 'Very high' protection tier, which is supported by prominently positioned UVB-absorbing filters including Octinoxate and Bemotrizinol.
Broad Spectrum
Excellent and continuous broad-spectrum coverage is achieved through a synergistic combination of Avobenzone for deep UVA I and Bemotrizinol spanning both UVA I and UVA II.
Sweat Resistance
Despite an 80-minute sweat resistance claim, the formula lacks the robust hydrophobic film-forming polymers, silicones, or waxes typically required to sustain extreme durability under water.
Visible Light
The formulation completely lacks iron oxides, pigmentary mineral filters, or tinting agents necessary to meaningfully attenuate visible light and high-energy visible (blue) light.
Irritation Risk
Contains Avobenzone and Capsicum extract, which can trigger localized irritation or photoallergic reactions, especially on compromised skin barriers.
Pore Clogging
The formulation is lightweight and water-based, utilizing non-comedogenic chemical UV filters, standard humectants, and polymers with no pore-clogging waxes or heavy oils.
White Cast
The formulation uses exclusively organic (chemical) UV filters like octinoxate, bemotrizinol, and avobenzone, with zero mineral particulates.

Ingredients Analysis

Active Filters

OctinoxateChemical · UVB
Studies indicate potential estrogenic and thyroid disrupting activity in animal models and human cell lines.
BemotrizinolChemical · Broad Spectrum UV
Identified in recent dermatological literature as a rare but emerging cause of allergic contact dermatitis.
AvobenzoneChemical · UVA I/UVA II
Rapidly degrades under UV exposure losing significant UVA protection capacity unless stabilized by other filters.

Key Inactives

WaterWater · Solvent
Butylene GlycolGlycol · Solvent
PhospholipidsFatty Acid · Skin Conditioning
PhenoxyethanolPhenoxyethanol · Preservative
Generally well tolerated but can cause contact dermatitis or skin irritation in rare cases, particularly in sensitive individuals.
NiacinamideVitamin · Antioxidant
Licorice Root ExtractBotanical Extract · Skin Conditioning
PanthenolOther · Humectant
Bell Pepper Fruit ExtractBotanical Extract · Skin Conditioning
Capsicum extracts can act as localized skin irritants and must be carefully formulated at low concentrations to avoid causing contact dermatitis [1.1].
White Birch ExtractBotanical Extract · Skin Conditioning
Sodium BenzoateOrganic Acid · Preservative
Cancauseallergiccontactdermatitisandnonimmunologiccontacturticariacharacterizedbyrednessandwheals, thoughitisgenerallywelltoleratedbymostindividuals[1.5].
Potassium SorbateOrganic Acid · Preservative
Considered a rare skin sensitizer, it may occasionally cause mild allergic contact dermatitis or irritation, particularly on damaged or compromised skin [1.8].
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerPolymeric · Thickener
Sodium GluconateOther · Chelating Agent