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Sun SPF 50 Lotion SPF 50
Strong SPF 50 UVB protection
Hybrid Chemical DominantLotion
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15%
Irritating · Drying · Sensitizing
Pros
- Strong UV protection
- Broad spectrum coverage
- Contains hydrating glycerin
Cons
- Highly drying alcohol
- Heavy fragrance load
- Severe irritation risk
Performance Scores
SPF Level
The labeled SPF 50 maps directly to the 'Very high' protection tier, which is robustly supported by a high concentration of complementary UVB filters.
Broad Spectrum
Achieves strong broad-spectrum coverage with Avobenzone protecting the crucial UVA I range, seamlessly overlapping with Octocrylene and nano Titanium Dioxide for comprehensive UVA II protection.
Sweat Resistance
The product features capable film-forming infrastructure but lacks a formal water resistance label claim to verify real-world durability under water immersion or sweating.
Photo Stability
The inherently photolabile Avobenzone is heavily stabilized by the presence of Octocrylene and supported by antioxidant activity from Tocopheryl Acetate to maintain UVA defense.
Visible Light
The formulation entirely lacks iron oxides and pigmentary-grade minerals necessary to provide meaningful attenuation of visible light and high-energy visible (blue) light.
Irritation Risk
Combines a high concentration of drying alcohol with multiple chemical UV filters and a significant load of fragrance allergens.
Pore Clogging
The formulation contains myristyl myristate, a widely recognized highly comedogenic ingredient, alongside multiple other moderately comedogenic lipids.
White Cast
Uses nano-sized titanium dioxide at a moderate label position within a primarily chemical UV filter base, significantly minimizing visible white residue.