1 / 8Oxybenzone & OMC Free Sunscreen SPF 50
Strong SPF 50 UVB protection
Most Suitable For
Skin Type Match
Lightweight · Sensitizing · Photostable
- Balanced natural finish
- High photostable protection
- Non-greasy hydration
- Contains synthetic fragrance
- Octocrylene sensitization risk
- May sting eyes
Performance Scores
SPF Level
Excellent
SPF Level
Label claims SPF 50, which is corroborated by the presence of Octocrylene, Tris-Biphenyl Triazine, Octisalate, and Bemotrizinol.
Broad Spectrum
Excellent
Broad Spectrum
Bemotrizinol provides broad UVA absorption with peaks at 310 nm and 340 nm (extending to ~380 nm), while Tris-Biphenyl Triazine efficiently bridges the UVB and UVA II ranges.
Sweat Resistance
Poor
Sweat Resistance
Ingredients such as Microcrystalline Wax and Dimethicone provide minimal baseline hydrophobicity, but without specialized waterproofing polymers or testing claims, high durability cannot be verified.
Photo Stability
Excellent
Photo Stability
Photobiology literature confirms that Bemotrizinol, Tris-Biphenyl Triazine, and Octocrylene do not undergo significant photodegradation under sustained UV exposure.
Visible Light
Poor
Visible Light
Absence of iron oxide colour indices (e.g., CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) or non-nano pigmentary minerals in the ingredient list.
Irritation Risk
Medium Risk
Irritation Risk
Dermatological literature thoroughly documents octocrylene as a notable cause of allergic contact dermatitis and photoallergy.
Pore Clogging
Low Risk
Pore Clogging
Modern human clinical comedogenicity studies rate the primary vehicle components at 0/5, while cetearyl alcohol and tocopheryl acetate are generally rated 1-2/5 depending on concentration and vehicle.
White Cast
Low Risk
White Cast
The absolute absence of mineral filters ensures a transparent finish on most skin tones, adhering to chemical-only filter principles.
Ingredients Analysis
Active Filters
Octocrylene UVB / UVA II
Banned in several jurisdictions due to evidence of coral toxicity and accumulation in marine life.
Tris-Biphenyl Triazine UVB / UVA II
Restricted from aerosol spray applications in the European Union due to pulmonary inflammation risks and currently unapproved for use in the United States by the FDA.
Octisalate UVB
Clinical trials demonstrate systemic absorption into the bloodstream exceeding the FDA threshold requiring further safety testing.
Bemotrizinol Broad Spectrum UV
Identified in recent dermatological literature as a rare but emerging cause of allergic contact dermatitis.
Key Inactive Ingredients
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.
Aloe Vera Extract Skin Conditioning
Unpurified whole leaf aloe extracts may contain anthraquinones like aloin which have shown carcinogenic potential in oral animal studies but cosmetic grade aloe is decolorized to safely limit these compounds to below 50 parts per million [1.3].
PPG-1 Trideceth-6 Emulsifier
As an ethoxylated and propoxylated compound, it may contain trace amounts of 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide, which are potentially carcinogenic byproducts of the manufacturing process.
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.
Fragrance Fragrance
Undisclosedfragranceblendsareamongthemostcommoncausesofcontactdermatitisandskinsensitizationincosmeticproducts[1.6].