1 / 6Glowscreen : Ingredients & Skin Analysis.
Provides high UVB sun protection.
Skin Type Match
Unsafe · Irritating · Heavy
- High UVB protection
- Hydrating formula
- Antioxidant rich
- Unsafe for kids
- Severe eye stinging
- Heavy greasy finish
Performance Scores
SPF Level
Excellent
SPF Level
Label claims SPF 50, which is functionally supported by multiple high-concentration UVB-absorbing chemical filters positioned prominently in the active ingredients list.
Broad Spectrum
Poor
Broad Spectrum
Avobenzone is the sole primary UVA I filter but is listed at position 18, indicating a trace concentration that struggles to justify a robust PA++++ rating under real-world conditions.
Sweat Resistance
Poor
Sweat Resistance
The formulation relies on water-soluble emulsifiers (e.g., PEG-100 Stearate) and basic rheology modifiers without any dedicated water-proofing agents like silicone resins or specialized acrylates.
Photo Stability
Poor
Photo Stability
Peer-reviewed photobiology literature confirms that Avobenzone and Octinoxate undergo concomitant photolysis when combined, reducing the efficacy of both unless strictly encapsulated.
Visible Light
Poor
Visible Light
The presence of CI 77891 qualifies as a pigmentary mineral, though the complete absence of iron oxide color indices (e.g., CI 77491) severely limits high-energy visible light protection.
Irritation Risk
High Risk
Irritation Risk
Clinical literature widely documents octocrylene and avobenzone as common chemical sunscreen sensitizers that frequently induce stinging or irritant contact dermatitis, particularly in compromised skin.
Pore Clogging
Medium Risk
Pore Clogging
Clinical comedogenicity scales rate cetyl alcohol and tocopherol at 2-3/5, and the combination with plant oils and glyceryl stearate increases overall pore-clogging potential.
White Cast
High Risk
White Cast
Untinted Titanium Dioxide at high concentrations strongly scatters visible light, consistently creating an ashy film on Fitzpatrick III-VI skin.
Ingredients Analysis
Active Filters
Homosalate UVB
Laboratory studies indicate homosalate may act as an endocrine disruptor by interfering with hormone systems [1.1].
Octinoxate UVB
Studies indicate potential estrogenic and thyroid disrupting activity in animal models and human cell lines.
Octocrylene UVB / UVA II
Banned in several jurisdictions due to evidence of coral toxicity and accumulation in marine life.
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
Avobenzone UVA I / UVA II
Rapidly degrades under UV exposure losing significant UVA protection capacity unless stabilized by other filters.
Key Inactive Ingredients
Sodium Acrylate/Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Dimethylacrylamide Crosspolymer, Isohexadecane, and Polysorbate 60 Thickener
The presence of Polysorbate 60, an ethoxylated emulsifier, introduces a risk of trace contamination with 1,4-dioxane, a potential carcinogen formed during manufacturing.
Cyclopentasiloxane Emollient
The European Union is restricting this ingredient to a maximum concentration of one tenth of a percent in leave on cosmetics effective June 2027.
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].
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Surfactant
As an ethoxylated ingredient it carries a risk of trace contamination with dioxane and ethylene oxide which are potential carcinogens produced during the manufacturing process [1.4.7].
Glyceryl Stearate and PEG-100 Stearate Emulsifier
Polyethylene glycol compounds may contain trace amounts of 1 4 dioxane which is a probable carcinogen as a byproduct of the ethoxylation manufacturing process [1.8].
Fragrance Fragrance
Undisclosedfragranceblendsareamongthemostcommoncausesofcontactdermatitisandskinsensitizationincosmeticproducts[1.6].
Phenoxyethanol Preservative
Generally well tolerated but can cause contact dermatitis or skin irritation in rare cases, particularly in sensitive individuals.
Disodium EDTA Chelating Agent
Poorly biodegradable in the environment and can accumulate in aquatic ecosystems where it may mobilize heavy metals.