1 / 9Sun SPF 50 Lotion SPF 50
Strong SPF 50 UVB protection
Skin Type Match
Drying · Comedogenic · Sensitizing
- High SPF protection
- Broad spectrum coverage
- No active conflicts
- High drying alcohol
- Highly comedogenic
- Heavy fragrance load
Performance Scores
SPF Level
Excellent
SPF Level
The active ingredient list contains multiple recognized UVB filters—Homosalate, Octocrylene, Octisalate, and Titanium Dioxide—providing sufficient absorption to justify the SPF 50 claim.
Broad Spectrum
Excellent
Broad Spectrum
Avobenzone provides primary UVA I coverage with a peak absorption at 357 nm, while Octocrylene and Titanium Dioxide effectively bridge the UVA II gap from 315 to 340 nm.
Sweat Resistance
Poor
Sweat Resistance
VP/Hexadecene Copolymer is present and recognized in cosmetic science as an effective hydrophobic film-former, but its functional efficacy remains unverified by clinical water-resistance testing.
Photo Stability
Excellent
Photo Stability
Cosmetic photobiology literature establishes that Octocrylene acts as a highly effective triplet-state quencher to mitigate the UV-induced degradation of Avobenzone.
Visible Light
Poor
Visible Light
The ingredient list contains zero iron oxide color indices (e.g., CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) and relies exclusively on transparent nano-grade Titanium Dioxide which does not block visible light.
Irritation Risk
High Risk
Irritation Risk
Dermatological literature confirms short-chain alcohols disrupt the skin barrier, exacerbating the penetration and irritant potential of contact allergens like octocrylene and fragrance terpenes.
Pore Clogging
High Risk
Pore Clogging
Clinical and dermatological comedogenicity scales classify myristyl myristate as a 5/5 severe comedogen due to its high propensity to induce microcomedone formation.
White Cast
Low Risk
White Cast
Nano-particulate titanium dioxide shifts light scattering out of the visible spectrum, largely eliminating white cast (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.
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
Denatured Alcohol Solvent
Can strip natural lipids and disrupt the skin moisture barrier which may lead to dryness and contact dermatitis in sensitive skin types [1.5].
Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides Emollient
Derived from coconut oil it contains saturated fatty acids that may contribute to clogged pores or exacerbate fungal acne in susceptible individuals [1.10].
Myristyl Myristate Emollient
Widely recognized as highly comedogenic with a rating of up to 5 out of 5, making it a potential trigger for clogged pores and breakouts in acne prone individuals depending on its concentration [1.9].
Trisodium EDTA Chelating Agent
Trisodium EDTA is poorly biodegradable and can accumulate in water systems, where it may mobilize heavy metals and pose a threat to aquatic ecosystems [2.1].
Hydroxyacetophenone Antioxidant
Whilewidelyconsideredsafeandnon-sensitizingbytheCIR, rarecasereportsofallergiccontactdermatitisfromcosmeticproductshavebeendocumented[1.1].
Ethylhexylglycerin Preservative
Recognized as a rare but emerging cause of allergic contact dermatitis, particularly in leave-on cosmetic products.
Linalool Fragrance
Linalool oxidizes upon exposure to air to form hydroperoxides which are potent skin sensitizers and a frequent cause of allergic contact dermatitis [1.8].
Limonene Fragrance
When exposed to air, it oxidizes into limonene hydroperoxides which are potent skin sensitizers and frequent causes of allergic contact dermatitis [1.7].
Benzyl Alcohol Preservative
Recognized as a fragrance allergen that can trigger allergic contact dermatitis and nonimmunologic contact urticaria in sensitive individuals [1.15].
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone Fragrance
Recognized as a well established contact allergen and skin sensitizer that can trigger allergic contact dermatitis in susceptible individuals [1.8][3].
Citronellol Fragrance
A well-known fragrance compound that can auto-oxidize into sensitizing hydroperoxides upon air exposure, frequently causing allergic contact dermatitis [1.8].
Coumarin Fragrance
Coumarin is a well recognized fragrance allergen that can cause allergic contact dermatitis and skin sensitization in susceptible individuals [1.5].
Fragrance Fragrance
Undisclosedfragranceblendsareamongthemostcommoncausesofcontactdermatitisandskinsensitizationincosmeticproducts[1.6].