1 / 3Oil-Free Aquagel Sunscreen SPF 50+
Highly photostable modern UV filters
Most Suitable For
Skin Type Match
Hydrating · Protective · Fragranced
- No drying alcohols
- Gentle UV filters
- Strong UV protection
- Contains synthetic fragrance
- Lacks soothing agents
- Contains propylene glycol
Performance Scores
SPF Level
Excellent
SPF Level
Ethylhexyl Triazone and Polysilicone-15 are advanced, high-efficacy UVB filters that, alongside broad-spectrum filters, strongly justify the SPF 50+ claim.
Broad Spectrum
Excellent
Broad Spectrum
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) provides peak absorption at 354 nm, perfectly complementing the broad-spectrum coverage of Bisoctrizole and Bemotrizinol up to 400 nm.
Sweat Resistance
Excellent
Sweat Resistance
Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin Crosspolymer is a dedicated film-former known to create a flexible, water-resistant barrier on the skin.
Photo Stability
Excellent
Photo Stability
Cosmetic science literature confirms that all five active UV filters (Polysilicone-15, DHHB, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Bisoctrizole, Bemotrizinol) exhibit outstanding inherent photostability.
Visible Light
Poor
Visible Light
No iron oxide colour indices (e.g., CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) or pigmentary-grade minerals are present in the ingredient list.
Irritation Risk
Low Risk
Irritation Risk
Clinical literature demonstrates that large-molecular-weight UV filters (e.g., Bemotrizinol, Bisoctrizole) have exceptionally low rates of irritant and allergic contact dermatitis.
Pore Clogging
Low Risk
Pore Clogging
Clinical comedogenicity databases rate the base vehicle ingredients at 0-1/5, while minor components like stearyl alcohol and lecithin are rated 2/5, indicating very low overall pore-clogging potential.
White Cast
Low Risk
White Cast
Bisoctrizole's microfine particulate nature provides broad-spectrum reflection, which can leave a slight white cast on deeper skin tones if highly concentrated.
Ingredients Analysis
Active Filters
Polysilicone-15 UVB
Approved for use in the EU and Australia up to ten percent concentration but not yet approved by the US FDA as an active sunscreen ingredient.
Ethylhexyl Triazone UVB
Currently not approved by the United States FDA for use in sunscreens though it is widely approved in the EU and other global markets.
Bemotrizinol Broad Spectrum UV
Identified in recent dermatological literature as a rare but emerging cause of allergic contact dermatitis.
Key Inactive Ingredients
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.
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].
Phenoxyethanol Preservative
Generally well tolerated but can cause contact dermatitis or skin irritation in rare cases, particularly in sensitive individuals.
Caprylhydroxamic Acid Preservative
Generally well tolerated, but some cases of allergic contact dermatitis have been reported when applied to damaged skin or formulated with penetration enhancers.
Propylene Glycol Solvent
Recognized as a frequent cause of allergic contact dermatitis especially in individuals with eczema or compromised skin barriers.
Disodium EDTA Chelating Agent
Poorly biodegradable in the environment and can accumulate in aquatic ecosystems where it may mobilize heavy metals.
Fragrance Fragrance
Undisclosedfragranceblendsareamongthemostcommoncausesofcontactdermatitisandskinsensitizationincosmeticproducts[1.6].