Squalane & Vitamin E Dewy-Bright Sunscreen SPF 50
Excellent broad-spectrum UV protection
Skin Type Match
Fragrance-Free · Sensitizing · Protective
- High UV protection
- Fragrance free formula
- Safe with actives
- Potential skin sensitizer
- Fungal acne triggers
- May sting eyes
Performance Scores
SPF Level
Excellent
SPF Level
Label claims SPF 50, which correlates with the presence of multiple prominent, high-efficacy UVB-absorbing chemical filters in the active ingredients list.
Broad Spectrum
Excellent
Broad Spectrum
Bisoctrizole (peak 360 nm) and Uvinul A Plus (peak 354 nm) provide exceptional UVA I coverage, while Bemotrizinol (peak 345 nm) and Octocrylene completely bridge the UVA II range.
Sweat Resistance
Poor
Sweat Resistance
Dimethicone and Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer provide some structural hydrophobicity, but dedicated water-proofing polymers (such as specialized acrylates) are absent.
Photo Stability
Excellent
Photo Stability
Bemotrizinol, Bisoctrizole, Uvinul A Plus, and Ethylhexyl Triazone are well-documented in photobiology literature as possessing extremely high photostability without requiring additional chemical stabilization.
Visible Light
Poor
Visible Light
Total absence of iron oxide colour indices (e.g., CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) and pigmentary-grade non-white minerals in the provided ingredient list.
Irritation Risk
Medium Risk
Irritation Risk
Dermatological literature identifies propylene glycol and decyl glucoside as known contact allergens (both former ACDS Allergens of the Year), while octocrylene can induce photoallergic dermatitis.
Pore Clogging
Low Risk
Pore Clogging
Clinical comedogenicity scales rate Glyceryl Stearate and PEG-100 Stearate at 1-2/5, while the primary vehicle ingredients like C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate and Dimethicone are rated 0-1/5.
White Cast
Low Risk
White Cast
Bisoctrizole operates partially via UV scattering due to its microfine particulate structure, which can cause a faint but detectable white reflectance on Fitzpatrick IV-VI skin.
Ingredients Analysis
Active Filters
Octisalate UVB
Clinical trials demonstrate systemic absorption into the bloodstream exceeding the FDA threshold requiring further safety testing.
Octocrylene UVB / UVA II
Banned in several jurisdictions due to evidence of coral toxicity and accumulation in marine life.
Uvinul A Plus UVA II / UVA I
Not approved by the US FDA as a sunscreen active and subject to strict EU impurity limits for the reproductive toxicant di n hexyl phthalate.
Bemotrizinol Broad Spectrum UV
Identified in recent dermatological literature as a rare but emerging cause of allergic contact dermatitis.
Octyltriazone UVB
Approved for use in the EU and Australia up to 5 percent but currently not authorized by the US FDA as an active sunscreen ingredient.
Key Inactive Ingredients
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.
Trideceth-10 Emulsifier
As an ethoxylated compound, it may contain trace amounts of 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide, which are potential carcinogens linked to the manufacturing process.
Decyl Glucoside Surfactant
Named Contact Allergen of the Year in 2017 due to increasing reports of allergic contact dermatitis, though it remains safe and mild for the vast majority of users.
Propylene Glycol Solvent
Recognized as a frequent cause of allergic contact dermatitis especially in individuals with eczema or compromised skin barriers.
Phenoxyethanol Preservative
Generally well tolerated but can cause contact dermatitis or skin irritation in rare cases, particularly in sensitive individuals.
Ethylhexylglycerin Preservative
Recognized as a rare but emerging cause of allergic contact dermatitis, particularly in leave-on cosmetic products.