1 / 92% Niacinamide Glow Gel Sunscreen SPF 50+
Excellent broad-spectrum UV protection.
Most Suitable For
Skin Type Match
Dewy · Breathable · Hydrating
- Won't clog pores
- Regulates excess sebum
- Highly breathable formula
- Leaves dewy finish
- Not sweat resistant
- May sting eyes
Performance Scores
SPF Level
Excellent
SPF Level
The formulation prominently features Octinoxate and Iscotrizinol (Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone), which are well-documented and highly efficient UVB-absorbing filters.
Broad Spectrum
Excellent
Broad Spectrum
Avobenzone provides deep UVA I coverage (peak 357 nm), which is seamlessly complemented and reinforced by the broad-spectrum filter Bemotrizinol (Tinosorb S).
Sweat Resistance
Poor
Sweat Resistance
Sodium Polyacrylate serves as a rudimentary film-former and thickener, but the formula lacks dedicated, highly hydrophobic silicone resins or heavy water-resistant acrylate copolymers.
Photo Stability
Excellent
Photo Stability
Cosmetic chemistry literature confirms that Bemotrizinol acts as an effective stabilizer for Avobenzone, while liposomal encapsulation limits the antagonistic chemical interaction with Octinoxate.
Visible Light
Poor
Visible Light
Total absence of iron oxide color indices (e.g., CI 77491, CI 77492) or pigmentary-grade non-nano physical filters in the ingredient list.
Irritation Risk
Medium Risk
Irritation Risk
Clinical literature identifies avobenzone and octinoxate as frequent culprits for subjective irritation, particularly ocular stinging, in susceptible individuals.
Pore Clogging
Low Risk
Pore Clogging
Clinical comedogenicity scales evaluate Glyceryl Stearate and Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride between 1 and 2 out of 5, indicating they are unlikely to clog pores in an oil-in-water emulsion context.
White Cast
Low Risk
White Cast
Pure organic (chemical) filter systems do not reflect visible light and therefore cannot produce a white cast on any Fitzpatrick skin type.
Ingredients Analysis
Active Filters
Water, Octinoxate, Avobenzone, Bemotrizinol, 1,3-Butylene Glycol, Iscotrizinol, Phospholipids, and Ethylhexylglycerin Broad Spectrum UV
The component Octinoxate causes coral bleaching and is banned in Hawaii and Palau to protect marine ecosystems.
Butylene Glycol, Iscotrizinol, Phospholipids, and Ethylhexylglycerin UVB
Classified as extremely hazardous to aquatic ecosystems in German water hazard classifications despite widespread global market approval.
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].
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.
Disodium EDTA Chelating Agent
Poorly biodegradable in the environment and can accumulate in aquatic ecosystems where it may mobilize heavy metals.
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid Antioxidant
AlthoughwidelyconsideredagentleralternativetopureL-ascorbicacid, emergingclinicalpatchtestdatahasidentifieditasapotential, albeitinfrequent, contactallergeninsomecosmeticusers[1.5].