1 / 8Mucin SPF 50+++ Sunscreen SPF 50+
Exceptional hydration from snail mucin
Skin Type Match
Tacky · Soothing · Irritating
- Won't clog pores
- Calms active breakouts
- Highly breathable formula
- Too dewy finish
- Unstable UV filters
- High irritation risk
Performance Scores
SPF Level
Excellent
SPF Level
The formulation features multiple recognized UVB filters prominently in the active ingredients list to support the manufacturer's SPF 50+ claim.
Broad Spectrum
Fair
Broad Spectrum
Avobenzone provides peak UVA I absorption at 357 nm while Oxybenzone adds UVA II support, creating continuous spectrum coverage theoretically matching the PA++++ claim.
Sweat Resistance
Poor
Sweat Resistance
VP Copolymer acts as a basic film-former and rheology modifier, but the formula lacks dedicated hydrophobic polymers, waxes, or silicones necessary for verifiable water resistance.
Photo Stability
Poor
Photo Stability
Photobiological literature extensively documents that unstabilized Avobenzone and Octinoxate mutually degrade and lose significant UV absorption capacity upon UV exposure.
Visible Light
Poor
Visible Light
The ingredient list completely lacks any iron oxides (e.g., CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) or pigmentary-grade mineral filters.
Irritation Risk
High Risk
Irritation Risk
Epidemiological patch test data consistently identifies Benzophenone-3 (Oxybenzone) as the leading UV filter responsible for sunscreen-induced contact and photoallergic dermatitis.
Pore Clogging
Low Risk
Pore Clogging
Clinical comedogenicity scales classify the primary base ingredients (water, snail mucin, glycerin) and chemical filters at 0/5, with no ingredients exceeding a 2/5 rating.
White Cast
Low Risk
White Cast
Chemical UV filters absorb rather than scatter or reflect visible light, eliminating the possibility of a white or ashy residue on Fitzpatrick IV-VI skin types.
Ingredients Analysis
Active Filters
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate UVB
Identified as an endocrine active substance demonstrating estrogenic and weak antiandrogenic activity in both in vitro and in vivo studies [1.19]
Avobenzone UVA I / UVA II
Rapidly degrades under UV exposure losing significant UVA protection capacity unless stabilized by other filters.
Oxybenzone UVB / UVA II
Clinical trials demonstrate that single applications lead to blood concentrations vastly exceeding safety thresholds and remaining detectable for weeks [1.1].
Key Inactive Ingredients
Snail Mucin Humectant
Contains proteins that share structural similarities with house dust mite and shellfish allergens, which can trigger allergic contact dermatitis in sensitized individuals.
Aloe Vera Skin Conditioning
Unpurified aloe extracts may contain anthraquinones like aloin which are restricted to below 50 parts per million in cosmetics to prevent phototoxicity and skin irritation [1.2].
Phenoxyethanol Preservative
Generally well tolerated but can cause contact dermatitis or skin irritation in rare cases, particularly in sensitive individuals.
Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract Skin Conditioning
A draft safety assessment by Health Canada identified potential liver and heart effects from oral studies on cork tree extract noting that calculated margins of exposure for leave on cosmetics may be inadequate to address these uncertainties.
VP Copolymer, Triethanolamine Thickener
Triethanolamine can interact with nitrosating agents to form nitrosamines which are potential carcinogens prompting regulatory restrictions.
Arbutin Other
Subject to strict concentration limits in the EU such as up to 2 percent for alpha arbutin in face creams to ensure safety.
Sodium Sulfite Antioxidant
Sodium sulfite is a recognized contact allergen that can trigger allergic contact dermatitis and skin sensitization in susceptible individuals.
Polysorbate 20 Surfactant
As an ethoxylated ingredient, it may contain trace amounts of 1,4 dioxane and ethylene oxide, which are potential carcinogens linked to the manufacturing process.
Lecithin Emollient
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review expert panel advises that lecithin should not be used in formulations containing nitrosating agents to prevent the formation of potentially carcinogenic N nitroso compounds [1.6].
Vanilla Bean Extract Skin Conditioning
Although generally non-irritating at standard concentrations, it contains aromatic constituents that have been associated with rare case reports of allergic contact dermatitis.
Snail Secretion Filtrate, Ceramide Skin Conditioning
The ceramide blend contains PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, an ethoxylated compound that may contain trace amounts of 1,4-dioxane, a potential carcinogen, as a manufacturing byproduct.