Yuzu & Alpha Arbutin Weightless Fluid Sunscreen SPF 35
Provides lightweight, breathable skin hydration.
Skin Type Match
Lightweight · Unstable · Irritating
- Lightweight fluid texture
- Non-greasy finish
- Low comedogenicity risk
- Poor photostability
- Severe eye sting
- High irritation potential
Performance Scores
SPF Level
Excellent
SPF Level
Label indicates SPF 35, which is corroborated by multiple UVB-absorbing filters positioned prominently in the active ingredients list.
Broad Spectrum
Excellent
Broad Spectrum
Avobenzone provides peak absorption at 357 nm for critical UVA I coverage, while Oxybenzone (peak 288 nm) and Titanium Dioxide (peak 310 nm) bridge the UVA II gap.
Sweat Resistance
Poor
Sweat Resistance
Synthetic polymers like Polyacrylate-13 and Polyisobutene are present mid-label, providing basic structural film formation but insufficient evidence for sustained, verifiable water resistance.
Photo Stability
Poor
Photo Stability
Photobiology literature confirms that combining unstabilized Avobenzone with Octinoxate leads to significant mutual degradation and free radical generation under UV exposure.
Visible Light
Poor
Visible Light
Complete absence of iron oxide color indices (e.g., CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) or visibly tinted pigments in the ingredient list.
Irritation Risk
High Risk
Irritation Risk
Dermatological patch test data consistently identifies oxybenzone (benzophenone-3) as the most frequent chemical UV filter responsible for allergic contact dermatitis.
Pore Clogging
Low Risk
Pore Clogging
Clinical comedogenicity scales rate the primary emollients and vehicle ingredients (Dicaprylyl Carbonate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Butylene Glycol) at 0-1/5, with Tocopheryl Acetate being the only mild comedogen (2/5) at the bottom of the list.
White Cast
Medium Risk
White Cast
Non-tinted titanium dioxide at estimated 2-5% concentration inevitably causes Rayleigh scattering visible on deeper skin tones (J Am Acad Dermatol).
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
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.
Yuzu Fruit Extract Skin Conditioning
Like many citrus botanical extracts it naturally contains aromatic compounds such as limonene and linalool that can sensitize skin and cause allergic contact dermatitis in prone individuals.
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.
Polyacrylate-13 Film Former
May contain trace amounts of residual acrylamide from manufacturing but industry practices and regulatory limits keep it at safe levels.
Polysorbate-20 Surfactant
As an ethoxylated ingredient, it carries a risk of trace contamination with 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide, which are probable carcinogens resulting from the manufacturing process [3].
Disodium EDTA Chelating Agent
Poorly biodegradable in the environment and can accumulate in aquatic ecosystems where it may mobilize heavy metals.