1 / 8Sun Protect Ultra Light Gel : Ingredients & Skin Analysis.
Exceptional broad-spectrum UV protection
Most Suitable For
Skin Type Match
Lightweight · Matte · Protective
- Excellent UV protection
- Zero drying alcohols
- Contains soothing agents
- Lacks rich emollients
- Poor moisture retention
- Matte dry finish
Performance Scores
SPF Level
Excellent
SPF Level
Label claims SPF 50+, corroborated by the prominent positioning of exceptionally strong UVB and broad-spectrum filters in the ingredient list.
Broad Spectrum
Excellent
Broad Spectrum
Uvinul A Plus (peak 354 nm), Tinosorb S (peak 345 nm), and Tinosorb M (peak 360 nm) provide overlapping, robust absorption from 315 to 400 nm.
Sweat Resistance
Poor
Sweat Resistance
Dimethicone and Sodium Acrylates Copolymer provide minimal barrier properties, but heavy water-proofing film-formers (e.g., VP/Eicosene Copolymer) are absent.
Photo Stability
Excellent
Photo Stability
Photobiology literature confirms that all primary UV filters present—including Uvinul A Plus, Uvinul T 150, Tinosorb S, and Tinosorb M—are highly photostable.
Visible Light
Poor
Visible Light
There is a complete absence of iron oxide color indices (e.g., CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) or tinting agents in the ingredient list.
Irritation Risk
Low Risk
Irritation Risk
Clinical data show the included modern UV filters and humectants are highly biocompatible, with irritant contact dermatitis being exceptionally rare.
Pore Clogging
Medium Risk
Pore Clogging
Clinical comedogenicity scales and dermatological assessments consistently rate Glyceryl Stearate SE at 3/5 due to its stearic acid lipid moiety.
White Cast
Medium Risk
White Cast
The microfine particulate structure of Tinosorb M, combined with opaque zinc and titanium dioxide, consistently produces visible reflectance on medium-to-deep skin tones.
Ingredients Analysis
Active Filters
Uvinul A Plus UVA II / UVA I
Not approved by the US FDA as a sunscreen active and subject to strict EU impurity limits for the reproductive toxicant di n hexyl phthalate.
Uvinul T 150 UVB
Not approved by the US FDA for use as an active sunscreen ingredient but is widely approved in the EU and other regions up to 5 percent.
Tinosorb S Broad Spectrum UV
Generally well tolerated but recent dermatological case reports identify it as a rare emerging contact allergen.
Tinosorb M Broad Spectrum UV
Approved for use in the European Union and other regions but remains unapproved by the US FDA due to a lack of submitted safety data under current GRASE standards.
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
Key Inactive Ingredients
Phenoxyethanol Preservative
Generally well tolerated but can cause contact dermatitis or skin irritation in rare cases, particularly in sensitive individuals.
Hydroxyacetophenone Antioxidant
Whilewidelyconsideredsafeandnon-sensitizingbytheCIR, rarecasereportsofallergiccontactdermatitisfromcosmeticproductshavebeendocumented[1.1].
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].
Glyceryl Stearate SE Emulsifier
Carries a moderate comedogenic rating indicating a potential to clog pores or exacerbate breakouts in acne prone individuals depending on the overall formulation [1.8].
Ethoxydiglycol Solvent
Restricted in the EU to specific maximum concentrations and banned in eye and oral products to prevent potential kidney damage [2.1].