1 / 91% Hyaluronic Acid Aqua Sunscreen Gel SPF 50+
Excellent broad spectrum UV protection
Most Suitable For
Skin Type Match
Hydrating · Lightweight · Matte
- Lightweight matte finish
- Deeply hydrating formula
- Low comedogenic risk
- High eye sting
- Potential skin irritation
- Not water resistant
Performance Scores
SPF Level
Excellent
SPF Level
Label claims SPF 50+, which is corroborated by the inclusion of multiple strong UVB-absorbing organic filters in the active ingredient mixture.
Broad Spectrum
Excellent
Broad Spectrum
Bemotrizinol provides broad UVA/UVB absorption with a peak at 340 nm, perfectly complementing Avobenzone's UVA I peak at 357 nm to prevent any protection gaps.
Sweat Resistance
Poor
Sweat Resistance
The formula relies on water-soluble thickeners like Sodium Polyacrylate and volatile alkanes rather than durable waterproofing agents like silicones or specialised acrylates.
Photo Stability
Fair
Photo Stability
Cosmetic chemistry literature confirms that Octinoxate accelerates Avobenzone degradation, requiring energy-quenching filters like Bemotrizinol to rescue the system's stability.
Visible Light
Poor
Visible Light
Absence of iron oxide colour indices (e.g., CI 77491, CI 77492) or non-nano physical filters in the ingredient list.
Irritation Risk
Medium Risk
Irritation Risk
Avobenzone is a documented irritant for compromised skin barriers and the periocular area, though well-tolerated by healthy, intact skin.
Pore Clogging
Low Risk
Pore Clogging
Dermatological comedogenicity scales rate the primary vehicle components (water, alkanes) at 0/5, and the emulsifiers and lipids (caprylic/capric triglyceride, glyceryl stearate) at 1/5.
White Cast
Low Risk
White Cast
The complete absence of particulate mineral UV filters eliminates the physical mechanism responsible for visible white reflectance on the skin.
Ingredients Analysis
Active Filters
Water, Octinoxate, Avobenzone, Bemotrizinol, Butylene Glycol, Iscotrizinol, Phospholipids, and Ethylhexylglycerin Broad Spectrum UV
Octinoxate induces coral bleaching and damages marine DNA and is legally banned in jurisdictions like Hawaii to protect ocean ecosystems [1]
Key Inactive Ingredients
Glycereth-26 Humectant
Ethoxylated compounds may contain trace amounts of dioxane and ethylene oxide which are probable carcinogens created as byproducts during manufacturing.
Glyceryl Stearate and PEG-100 Stearate Emulsifier
Polyethylene glycol compounds may contain trace amounts of 1 4 dioxane which is a probable carcinogen as a byproduct of the ethoxylation manufacturing process [1.8].
Phenoxyethanol and Ethylhexylglycerin Preservative
Both components are documented, albeit rare, contact allergens that can trigger allergic contact dermatitis in susceptible individuals.
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Surfactant
As an ethoxylated ingredient it carries a risk of trace contamination with dioxane and ethylene oxide which are potential carcinogens produced during the manufacturing process [1.4.7].
Disodium EDTA Chelating Agent
Poorly biodegradable in the environment and can accumulate in aquatic ecosystems where it may mobilize heavy metals.
Alpha-Arbutin Other
The European Union restricts alpha arbutin to a maximum concentration of two percent in face creams and half a percent in body lotions to minimize potential hydroquinone release.
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid Antioxidant
AlthoughwidelyconsideredagentleralternativetopureL-ascorbicacid, emergingclinicalpatchtestdatahasidentifieditasapotential, albeitinfrequent, contactallergeninsomecosmeticusers[1.5].