2% Niacinamide & Rice Water SPF 50 PA++++ Hybrid Sunscreen SPF 50
Provides high initial UVB protection
Skin Type Match
Sensitizing · Hydrating · Unstable
- Deeply hydrating base
- Barrier supporting lipids
- Lightweight breathable texture
- High irritation risk
- Poor UV photostability
- High systemic absorption
Performance Scores
SPF Level
Excellent
SPF Level
Label claims SPF 50, which is corroborated by the presence of multiple high-efficacy UVB-absorbing filters in the active ingredients list.
Broad Spectrum
Excellent
Broad Spectrum
Avobenzone's peak absorption at 357 nm covers the critical 340-400 nm UVA I range, complemented by the 280-350 nm range of Oxybenzone and Titanium Dioxide.
Sweat Resistance
Poor
Sweat Resistance
The formulation relies on water-soluble thickeners like Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer that break down in the presence of electrolytes (sweat), rather than dedicated water-proofing silicones or acrylates.
Photo Stability
Poor
Photo Stability
Cosmetic science literature confirms that combining unstabilized Avobenzone with Octinoxate leads to concomitant photolysis and rapid loss of UV protection.
Visible Light
Poor
Visible Light
Complete absence of iron oxide color indices (e.g., CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) or pigmentary-grade non-white minerals in the ingredient list.
Irritation Risk
High Risk
Irritation Risk
Dermatological literature frequently cites Oxybenzone (Benzophenone-3) as the most common chemical sunscreen agent responsible for photoallergic reactions.
Pore Clogging
Low Risk
Pore Clogging
Clinical comedogenicity scales generally rate stearic acid at a 2-3/5, but human clinical testing shows minimal pore-clogging risk when used at trace levels in fluid emulsions.
White Cast
Low Risk
White Cast
Formulations where un-tinted titanium dioxide serves as a secondary filter rather than the primary UV block produce minimal visible residue.
Ingredients Analysis
Active Filters
Octinoxate UVB
Studies indicate potential estrogenic and thyroid disrupting activity in animal models and human cell lines.
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].
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
Aluminum Hydroxide Sensory Modifier
Named the 2022 Allergen of the Year by the American Contact Dermatitis Society, aluminum hydroxide can occasionally cause allergic contact dermatitis, though reactions from topical cosmetic use are relatively rare [3.3].
Benzyl Alcohol Preservative
Recognized as a fragrance allergen that can trigger allergic contact dermatitis and nonimmunologic contact urticaria in sensitive individuals [1.15].
Hydroxyacetophenone Antioxidant
Whilewidelyconsideredsafeandnon-sensitizingbytheCIR, rarecasereportsofallergiccontactdermatitisfromcosmeticproductshavebeendocumented[1.1].
Stearic Acid Skin Conditioning
It has a mildly comedogenic rating and can potentially clog pores or exacerbate breakouts in individuals with very oily or acne-prone skin [2.1].
Caprylyl Glycol Preservative
Generally well tolerated and considered safe for most skin types though rare cases of allergic contact dermatitis have been documented [2.1].
Sodium Benzoate Preservative
Cancauseallergiccontactdermatitisandnonimmunologiccontacturticariacharacterizedbyrednessandwheals, thoughitisgenerallywelltoleratedbymostindividuals[1.5].
Potassium Sorbate Preservative
Considered a rare skin sensitizer, it may occasionally cause mild allergic contact dermatitis or irritation, particularly on damaged or compromised skin [1.8].