1 / 7Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 50+
Exceptional broad spectrum UV protection.
Skin Type Match
Matte · Drying · Protective
- High SPF protection
- No drying alcohols
- Safe with exfoliants
- Exacerbates dry texture
- Lacks deep moisture
- High irritation risk
Performance Scores
SPF Level
Excellent
SPF Level
The active ingredient list prominently features strong UVB filters such as Homosalate, Octocrylene, Octisalate, and Ethylhexyl Triazone to ensure extreme exposure protection.
Broad Spectrum
Excellent
Broad Spectrum
Avobenzone (peak 357 nm), Bisoctrizole (peak 360 nm), and Bemotrizinol (peak 345 nm) provide redundant and continuous coverage across the critical 340-400 nm UVA I range.
Sweat Resistance
Poor
Sweat Resistance
The presence of Triacontanyl PVP and Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer provides strong water-proofing capabilities, but without a formal label claim, verified durability remains unconfirmed.
Photo Stability
Excellent
Photo Stability
Cosmetic science literature confirms that the high concentration of Octocrylene (position 3) acts as an effective triplet-state quencher to stabilize Avobenzone.
Visible Light
Poor
Visible Light
Absence of any iron oxide color indices (e.g., CI 77491) or non-nano mineral pigments in the ingredient list; the included Titanium Dioxide is explicitly nano-sized and transparent.
Irritation Risk
High Risk
Irritation Risk
Dermatological literature identifies octocrylene and avobenzone as common chemical culprits for subjective stinging, particularly in patients with rosacea or compromised skin barriers.
Pore Clogging
Medium Risk
Pore Clogging
Clinical comedogenicity scales typically rate cetyl alcohol, ceteth-20, and steareth-20 at 2/5, indicating mild potential to induce follicular hyperkeratosis.
White Cast
Medium Risk
White Cast
Bisoctrizole is a microfine organic particulate that scatters UV and visible light, frequently causing a visible white cast on Fitzpatrick IV-VI skin (Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed).
Ingredients Analysis
Active Filters
Homosalate UVB
Laboratory studies indicate homosalate may act as an endocrine disruptor by interfering with hormone systems [1.1].
Octocrylene UVB / UVA II
Banned in several jurisdictions due to evidence of coral toxicity and accumulation in marine life.
Avobenzone UVA I / UVA II
Rapidly degrades under UV exposure losing significant UVA protection capacity unless stabilized by other filters.
Octisalate UVB
Clinical trials demonstrate systemic absorption into the bloodstream exceeding the FDA threshold requiring further safety testing.
Ethylhexyl Triazone UVB
Currently not approved by the United States FDA for use in sunscreens though it is widely approved in the EU and other global markets.
Bemotrizinol Broad Spectrum UV
Identified in recent dermatological literature as a rare but emerging cause of allergic contact dermatitis.
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
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate Sensory Modifier
May contain trace heavy metal impurities like arsenic and lead but cosmetic grade material is strictly regulated to remain within safe food grade limits [2.8].
Phenoxyethanol Preservative
Generally well tolerated but can cause contact dermatitis or skin irritation in rare cases, particularly in sensitive individuals.
Hydroxyacetophenone Antioxidant
Whilewidelyconsideredsafeandnon-sensitizingbytheCIR, rarecasereportsofallergiccontactdermatitisfromcosmeticproductshavebeendocumented[1.1].
PEG-75 Stearate Emulsifier
PEG compounds may contain trace amounts of 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide, which are probable carcinogens created as byproducts during the ethoxylation manufacturing process [1.7].
Ceteth-20 Emulsifier
May contain trace amounts of dioxane and ethylene oxide which are probable carcinogens as byproducts of the ethoxylation manufacturing process [1.10].
Fragrance Fragrance
Undisclosedfragranceblendsareamongthemostcommoncausesofcontactdermatitisandskinsensitizationincosmeticproducts[1.6].
Steareth-20 Emulsifier
As an ethoxylated compound it may be contaminated with trace amounts of dioxane and ethylene oxide which are probable human carcinogens formed during the manufacturing process [2.1].
Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer Film Former
As a silicone based copolymer it may contain trace amounts of cyclic siloxanes such as D4 and D5 from the manufacturing process which are monitored due to environmental persistence and toxicity concerns [2.1].
Disodium EDTA Chelating Agent
Poorly biodegradable in the environment and can accumulate in aquatic ecosystems where it may mobilize heavy metals.