1 / 12Pore Minimizing Sunscreen Gel SPF 50
Advanced, highly photostable UV filters
Most Suitable For
Skin Type Match
Lightweight · Matte · Breathable
- Zero drying alcohol
- Matte gel finish
- Won't clog pores
- Low emolliency
- Moderate hydration only
- Potential white cast
Performance Scores
SPF Level
Excellent
SPF Level
Ethylhexyl Triazone (Uvinul T 150) offers exceptional UVB attenuation with peak absorption at 314 nm, solidly supporting the SPF 50 claim.
Broad Spectrum
Excellent
Broad Spectrum
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) specifically targets the UVA I range with a peak at 354 nm, perfectly complementing the broad-spectrum profiles of Bemotrizinol and Bisoctrizole.
Sweat Resistance
Poor
Sweat Resistance
The inclusion of Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer provides strong hydrophobic film-forming properties typically used for water resistance, though unconfirmed by a label claim.
Photo Stability
Excellent
Photo Stability
Photobiology research confirms that Bisoctrizole, Bemotrizinol, Ethylhexyl Triazone, and DHHB maintain their structural integrity and protective capacity without requiring secondary photostabilisers.
Visible Light
Poor
Visible Light
A complete absence of iron oxide colour indices (e.g., CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) in the ingredient list confirms a lack of visible light protection.
Irritation Risk
Low Risk
Irritation Risk
Next-generation filters (Bemotrizinol, Bisoctrizole) and physical filters (Titanium Dioxide) are well-documented to have negligible irritation and sensitization rates.
Pore Clogging
Low Risk
Pore Clogging
Clinical comedogenicity scales rate the primary vehicle ingredients like C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate and Caprylyl Methicone at 0/5, with minor lipids restricted to trace amounts.
White Cast
Medium Risk
White Cast
Particulate UV filters like methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol (Tinosorb M) scatter visible light, leaving a moderate white residue on Fitzpatrick IV-VI skin.
Ingredients Analysis
Active Filters
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.
Bemotrizinol Broad Spectrum UV
Identified in recent dermatological literature as a rare but emerging cause of allergic contact dermatitis.
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
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].
Phenoxyethanol Preservative
Generally well tolerated but can cause contact dermatitis or skin irritation in rare cases, particularly in sensitive individuals.
Propylene Glycol Solvent
Recognized as a frequent cause of allergic contact dermatitis especially in individuals with eczema or compromised skin barriers.
Ethylhexylglycerin Preservative
Recognized as a rare but emerging cause of allergic contact dermatitis, particularly in leave-on cosmetic products.
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].
Decyl Glucoside Surfactant
Named Contact Allergen of the Year in 2017 due to increasing reports of allergic contact dermatitis, though it remains safe and mild for the vast majority of users.
Sodium Carbomer Thickener
Carbomers may contain trace amounts of benzene, a known carcinogen, from older manufacturing processes, though modern production largely avoids its use.