1 / 63% Niacinamide Featherlight Fluid Sunscreen SPF 50+
Excellent broad-spectrum UV protection
Most Suitable For
Skin Type Match
Unsuitable · Stinging · Risky
- High SPF protection
- Completely fragrance free
- No drying alcohol
- Endocrine disruptor risk
- Severe eye sting
- Irritating cooling agent
Performance Scores
SPF Level
Excellent
SPF Level
Label claims SPF 50+, corroborated by the prominent placement of Octinoxate (peaks at 311 nm) and Iscotrizinol (peaks at 310 nm) which strongly absorb UVB rays.
Broad Spectrum
Excellent
Broad Spectrum
Avobenzone provides peak absorption at 357 nm (covering 340-400 nm), while Bemotrizinol bridges the gap across the UVA spectrum with a peak at 345 nm.
Sweat Resistance
Poor
Sweat Resistance
The inclusion of VP/Acrylates/Lauryl Methacrylate Copolymer and Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer establishes a hydrophobic infrastructure for durability.
Photo Stability
Excellent
Photo Stability
Photobiology literature confirms that Bemotrizinol (Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine) acts as an efficient triplet-state quencher that prevents the rapid photodegradation of both Avobenzone and Octinoxate.
Visible Light
Poor
Visible Light
Absence of any iron oxide color indices (e.g., CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) or non-nano pigmentary-grade mineral filters in the ingredient list.
Irritation Risk
Medium Risk
Irritation Risk
Dermatological literature documents avobenzone as a potential cause of contact dermatitis, and cooling agents like menthone glycerin acetal are recognized as potential irritants for sensitive skin.
Pore Clogging
Low Risk
Pore Clogging
Dermatological reference databases indicate the primary solvents (caprylyl methicone, dibutyl adipate) and all other ingredients possess comedogenicity ratings no higher than 1/5.
White Cast
Low Risk
White Cast
Organic UV filters absorb rather than reflect visible light, leaving no white or ashy residue even on Fitzpatrick IV-VI skin tones.
Ingredients Analysis
Active Filters
Octinoxate UVB
Studies indicate potential estrogenic and thyroid disrupting activity in animal models and human cell lines.
Avobenzone UVA I / UVA II
Rapidly degrades under UV exposure losing significant UVA protection capacity unless stabilized by other filters.
Bemotrizinol Broad Spectrum UV
Identified in recent dermatological literature as a rare but emerging cause of allergic contact dermatitis.
Key Inactive Ingredients
PEG-12 Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer Sensory Modifier
As an ethoxylated and propoxylated compound, it carries a risk of trace contamination with 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide, which are probable human carcinogens [2.1].
Polysorbate 20 Surfactant
As an ethoxylated ingredient, it may contain trace amounts of 1,4 dioxane and ethylene oxide, which are potential carcinogens linked to the manufacturing process.
Phenoxyethanol Preservative
Generally well tolerated but can cause contact dermatitis or skin irritation in rare cases, particularly in sensitive individuals.
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].
Ethylhexylglycerin Preservative
Recognized as a rare but emerging cause of allergic contact dermatitis, particularly in leave-on cosmetic products.