Korean Aloe Cooling Fluid Sunscreen SPF 50+
Excellent broad-spectrum UV protection.
Most Suitable For
Skin Type Match
Hydrating · Matte · Lightweight
- Deeply hydrating
- Matte fluid finish
- Strong UV protection
- May clog pores
- Eye sting risk
- Potential cooling irritation
Performance Scores
SPF Level
Excellent
SPF Level
Label claims SPF 50+, corroborated by high-efficacy UVB absorbers such as Iscotrizinol (Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone) and Octinoxate.
Broad Spectrum
Excellent
Broad Spectrum
Bemotrizinol provides broad coverage across both UVA I and UVA II, acting synergistically with Avobenzone (peak 357 nm) to ensure robust UVA defense.
Sweat Resistance
Poor
Sweat Resistance
VP/Acrylates/Lauryl Methacrylate Copolymer and Caprylyl Methicone act as structural film-formers, providing baseline resilience to moisture.
Photo Stability
Excellent
Photo Stability
Photobiology literature confirms Bemotrizinol is a highly effective triplet-state quencher for Avobenzone, while phospholipid encapsulation prevents Octinoxate-induced degradation.
Visible Light
Poor
Visible Light
The ingredient list lacks iron oxide color indices (e.g., CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) and relies entirely on transparent synthetic dyes (Blue 1, Yellow 5) for coloration.
Irritation Risk
Medium Risk
Irritation Risk
Avobenzone and Octinoxate are documented to occasionally cause stinging and irritant contact dermatitis, while azo dyes like Yellow 5 are known contact allergens.
Pore Clogging
Medium Risk
Pore Clogging
Dermatological comedogenicity scales routinely classify kelp and brown algae extracts (such as Sargassum) as having moderate to high comedogenic potential (typically rated 3-4 out of 5) due to follicular irritation associated with their iodine and polysaccharide content.
White Cast
Low Risk
White Cast
Chemical UV filters absorb UV radiation and do not contain the opaque physical particles that cause white reflectance on deeper skin tones.
Ingredients Analysis
Active Filters
Encapsulated UV Filter Blend Broad Spectrum UV
These next generation filters are not approved by the US FDA for over the counter sunscreen use due to pending safety data requirements.
Key Inactive Ingredients
Seaweed Extract Blend Skin Conditioning
Sargassum seaweeds actively bioaccumulate heavy metals like arsenic and environmental pesticides which requires rigorous purification to ensure cosmetic safety.
Aloe Vera Extract Skin Conditioning
Unpurified whole leaf aloe extracts may contain anthraquinones like aloin which have shown carcinogenic potential in oral animal studies but cosmetic grade aloe is decolorized to safely limit these compounds to below 50 parts per million [1.3].
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.
Phenoxyethanol Preservative
Generally well tolerated but can cause contact dermatitis or skin irritation in rare cases, particularly in sensitive individuals.
Yellow 5 Colorant
While generally safe in cosmetics, this azo dye can trigger allergic contact dermatitis and occasional urticaria in susceptible individuals, particularly those with aspirin sensitivity.