Green Tea & Zinc Super-Matte SPF 50 Sunscreen Gel For Oily & Acne-Prone Skin SPF 50
High SPF 50 UVB protection
Skin Type Match
Unsafe · Irritating · Matte
- Fragrance-free
- Hydrating humectants
- Sweat resistant
- Endocrine disruptor risk
- Severe eye stinging
- Drying matte finish
Performance Scores
SPF Level
Excellent
SPF Level
Product label claims SPF 50, corroborated by high-position UVB-absorbing filters including Octinoxate, Oxybenzone, and Titanium Dioxide.
Broad Spectrum
Fair
Broad Spectrum
Avobenzone provides peak absorption at 357 nm for UVA I coverage, but its long-term efficacy is hindered by the lack of robust photostabilizers in the formula.
Sweat Resistance
Excellent
Sweat Resistance
Ingredients such as Chitosan, Dimethicone, and various acrylate copolymers provide a structural, water-resistant matrix on the skin.
Photo Stability
Poor
Photo Stability
Dermatological photobiology literature confirms that Avobenzone and Octinoxate undergo mutual photochemical degradation upon UV exposure unless heavily stabilized.
Visible Light
Poor
Visible Light
Total absence of iron oxide color indices (e.g., CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) or non-nano pigmentary minerals in the ingredient list.
Irritation Risk
High Risk
Irritation Risk
Dermatological literature consistently identifies benzophenone-3 (oxybenzone) as the most frequent cause of sunscreen-induced allergic and photoallergic contact dermatitis.
Pore Clogging
Medium Risk
Pore Clogging
Clinical comedogenicity scales classify stearic acid and cetearyl alcohol with ratings of 2-3/5, indicating moderate pore-clogging potential when utilized in emulsion bases.
White Cast
Low Risk
White Cast
Hybrid formulations with titanium dioxide below position 10 typically exhibit negligible white cast on Fitzpatrick I-IV skin types (Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed).
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
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].
Ceteth-10 Phosphate Emulsifier
As an ethoxylated ingredient, it may contain trace amounts of 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide, which are probable carcinogens formed as byproducts during the manufacturing process.
Cetearyl Alcohol Emollient
Historically rated as mildly comedogenic in animal models but modern dermatological consensus indicates it is unlikely to clog pores in typical cosmetic formulations.
PEG-100 Stearate Emulsifier
PEG compounds may contain trace amounts of 1,4 dioxane, a probable carcinogen, as a byproduct of the ethoxylation 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].
Olive Oil Glycereth-8 Ester Emollient
As an ethoxylated compound, it carries a risk of trace contamination with 1,4-dioxane, a probable human carcinogen produced during the manufacturing process.
Ethylhexylglycerin Preservative
Recognized as a rare but emerging cause of allergic contact dermatitis, particularly in leave-on cosmetic products.
Phenoxyethanol Preservative
Generally well tolerated but can cause contact dermatitis or skin irritation in rare cases, particularly in sensitive individuals.