1 / 8Ultra Armour Silicone Sunscreen Gel SPF 50+
Excellent broad-spectrum UV protection
Most Suitable For
Skin Type Match
Mattifying · Breathable · Protective
- Highly matte finish
- Zero drying alcohols
- High UV protection
- Lacks deep hydration
- Moderate comedogenic risk
- Contains undisclosed fragrance
Performance Scores
SPF Level
Excellent
SPF Level
Product label claims SPF 50+, which is fully corroborated by the prominent inclusion of Ethylhexyl Triazone, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, and Tris-Biphenyl Triazine.
Broad Spectrum
Excellent
Broad Spectrum
The combination of Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bisoctrizole, and Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine provides continuous overlapping absorption from 315 nm to 400 nm.
Sweat Resistance
Poor
Sweat Resistance
The inactive ingredient list features multiple film-forming agents, including Dimethicone Crosspolymer and Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, which provide structural water resistance.
Photo Stability
Excellent
Photo Stability
All UV filters present are inherently photostable, and the inclusion of Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate offers additional stabilisation against UV-induced degradation.
Visible Light
Poor
Visible Light
Absence of any iron oxide colour indices (such as CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) or visibly opaque mineral pigments in the ingredient list.
Irritation Risk
Medium Risk
Irritation Risk
Capsicum extracts contain capsaicinoids known to induce neurogenic stinging, and decyl glucoside (present in the UV filter dispersions) is a documented emerging contact allergen.
Pore Clogging
Medium Risk
Pore Clogging
Dermatological comedogenicity databases and classical models rate isostearic acid as a 4/5 to 5/5 comedogen, while cyclopentasiloxane and other silicones are rated 0/5.
White Cast
Medium Risk
White Cast
Bisoctrizole and Tris-Biphenyl Triazine are insoluble organic particulates that scatter visible light, consistently producing a white or bluish reflection on Fitzpatrick IV-VI skin.
Ingredients Analysis
Active Filters
Bisoctrizole (and) Water (and) Decyl Glucoside (and) Propylene Glycol (and) Xanthan Gum Broad Spectrum UV / High Energy Visible
The commercial dispersion contains decyl glucoside which is a surfactant increasingly recognized as an allergen capable of causing allergic contact dermatitis.
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Broad Spectrum UV
Although widely tolerated and nonirritating for most users recent dermatological reports identify it as an emerging allergen capable of causing rare cases of allergic contact dermatitis [2.1]
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.
Tris-Biphenyl Triazine (and) Water (and) Decyl Glucoside (and) Butylene Glycol (and) Disodium Phosphate (and) Xanthan Gum UVB / UVA II
Banned in Palau and flagged by environmental groups due to concerns that its nanoscale particles may be ingested by and harm marine ecosystems.
Key Inactive Ingredients
Cyclopentasiloxane and Dimethicone Crosspolymer Sensory Modifier
Cyclopentasiloxane is restricted in the European Union to a maximum of 0.1 percent in leave on cosmetics by June 2027 due to environmental accumulation concerns.
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.
Cyclopentasiloxane and PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone Emulsifier
The cyclopentasiloxane component is restricted in the EU to a maximum concentration of 0.1 percent in wash off cosmetics due to environmental persistence and bioaccumulation.
PEG-15/PPG-70 Glyceryl Ether/IPDI/DMPA Crosspolymer (and) Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer (and) Silica Sensory Modifier
The presence of ethoxylated and propoxylated components (PEG/PPG) carries a risk of trace contamination with 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide, which are potential carcinogens.
Glycerin (and) Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract (and) Xanthan Gum Skin Conditioning
Capsicum extracts can be inherently irritating to the skin due to capsaicinoids, requiring careful formulation to ensure they remain non-irritating.
Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Pod Extract (and) Propylene Glycol (and) Sunflower Sprout Extract (and) Sodium Benzoate (and) Phenoxyethanol Skin Conditioning
This blend contains propylene glycol which is a solvent that acts as a weak sensitizer and is a documented cause of allergic contact dermatitis.
Fragrance Fragrance
Undisclosedfragranceblendsareamongthemostcommoncausesofcontactdermatitisandskinsensitizationincosmeticproducts[1.6].
Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate and Cyclomethicone Crosspolymer UV Stabilizer
Scrutinized by some dermatologists as a 'sunscreen doper' because it structurally resembles octinoxate, raising theoretical concerns about endocrine disruption despite limited safety data.