1 / 7Pore Minimizing Sunscreen : Ingredients & Skin Analysis.
Leaves absolutely no white cast
Skin Type Match
Lightweight · Unstable · Sensitizing
- No drying alcohols
- Won't clog pores
- Breathable lightweight finish
- Poor hydration impact
- Unstable UV filters
- High irritation risk
Performance Scores
SPF Level
Excellent
SPF Level
The manufacturer's SPF 70 claim correlates with a tier 5 UVB protection score and is supported by prominent placement of strong UVB filters in the active ingredients.
Broad Spectrum
Fair
Broad Spectrum
Avobenzone provides peak absorption at 357 nm covering the critical UVA I range (340-400 nm), while Octocrylene provides supplemental UVA II coverage (315-340 nm).
Sweat Resistance
Poor
Sweat Resistance
Pentaerythrityl Stearate/Caprate/Caprylate/Adipate is a high-molecular-weight hydrophobic ester known to impart water and sweat resistance in cosmetic films.
Photo Stability
Poor
Photo Stability
Photobiology literature confirms that Avobenzone and Octinoxate undergo a bimolecular photoreaction (Mayo reaction) under UV exposure, heavily degrading the efficacy of both filters.
Visible Light
Poor
Visible Light
The ingredient list is entirely devoid of iron oxide color indices (e.g., CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) and pigment-grade mineral UV filters.
Irritation Risk
High Risk
Irritation Risk
Dermatological literature thoroughly documents octocrylene as a contact and photoallergen, while topical retinoids can compromise the barrier and increase photosensitivity.
Pore Clogging
Low Risk
Pore Clogging
Dermatological reference databases rate the primary vehicle ingredients at 0/5 on the comedogenicity scale, while mildly comedogenic components like cetyl alcohol (2/5) are heavily diluted within a vitamin complex.
White Cast
Low Risk
White Cast
Formulations using exclusively chemical filters like octinoxate and avobenzone do not scatter visible light, eliminating any potential for white cast (J Clin Aesthet Dermatol).
Ingredients Analysis
Active Filters
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.
Avobenzone UVA I / UVA II
Rapidly degrades under UV exposure losing significant UVA protection capacity unless stabilized by other filters.
Key Inactive Ingredients
Mannitol (and) Phosphatidylcholine (and) Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (and) Cetyl Alcohol (and) Decyl Glucoside (and) Potassium Sorbate (and) Sodium Benzoate (and) Retinyl Palmitate (and) Tocopheryl Acetate (and) Xanthan Gum (and) Sodium Chloride Antioxidant
Retinyl palmitate has been linked in animal studies by the National Toxicology Program to accelerated development of skin tumors when applied topically prior to UV exposure.
Lecithin and Lysolecithin Emulsifier
Can potentially form carcinogenic nitrosamines if formulated in the presence of specific nitrosating agents.
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.
Fragrance Fragrance
Undisclosedfragranceblendsareamongthemostcommoncausesofcontactdermatitisandskinsensitizationincosmeticproducts[1.6].
Triethanolamine pH Adjuster
May react with nitrosating agents in formulations to form nitrosamines which are potential carcinogens.