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Kids Sunscreen SPF 30 SPF 30

Excellent broad spectrum UV protection

Hybrid BalancedCream
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Skin Type Match

20%

Greasy · Comedogenic · Heavy

Pros
  • Excellent broad spectrum
  • Highly photostable
  • No drying alcohol
Cons
  • Highly comedogenic
  • Heavy dewy finish
  • Excessively emollient
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Performance Scores

SPF Level
An SPF 30 rating maps strictly to the moderate protection tier, which is standard for daily recommendation and well-supported by the formulation's UV filter density.
Broad Spectrum
Excellent, continuous coverage across both UVA II and UVA I ranges is achieved through a multi-filter system of complementary next-generation organic and mineral filters.
Sweat Resistance
The formulation includes baseline film-forming infrastructure but lacks a formal water resistance claim or the high-density hydrophobic polymers required for a higher protective tier.
Visible Light
The product provides no meaningful visible light or high-energy visible (blue) light protection due to the total absence of tinting agents or iron oxides.
Irritation Risk
Formulated with synthetic fragrance, witch hazel, and lemon extract which present moderate risks for contact dermatitis, especially in pediatric skin.
Pore Clogging
The formulation is highly comedogenic, driven by a very high concentration of isopropyl myristate near the top of the ingredient list, alongside coconut oil, wheat germ oil, and cocoa butter.
White Cast
Formulated as a hybrid with titanium dioxide and zinc oxide at moderate label positions (10, 11) without tinting agents, which will likely leave a noticeable cast on darker skin.

Ingredients Analysis

Active Filters

Encapsulated UV Filter BlendChemical · Broad Spectrum UV
These next generation filters are not approved by the US FDA for over the counter sunscreen use due to pending safety data requirements.
Titanium DioxideMineral · UVB/UVA II
Classified as a possible human carcinogen if inhaled making spray and powder formulations a potential risk while dermal application remains safe
Zinc OxideMineral · Broad Spectrum UV/High Energy Visible

Key Inactives

WaterWater · Solvent
Isopropyl MyristateFatty Acid Ester · Emollient
Consistently rated very high on the comedogenic scale meaning it frequently causes pore blockages and triggers breakouts in acne prone individuals [1.4].
GlycerinGlycerin · Humectant
Cetyl AlcoholWax · Thickener
Cetearyl AlcoholWax · Emollient
Historically rated as mildly comedogenic in animal models but modern dermatological consensus indicates it is unlikely to clog pores in typical cosmetic formulations.
Glyceryl Stearate and PEG-100 StearateNonionic · Emulsifier
Polyethylene glycol compounds may contain trace amounts of 1 4 dioxane which is a probable carcinogen as a byproduct of the ethoxylation manufacturing process [1.8].
Polysorbate 80Nonionic · Emulsifier
As an ethoxylated compound, it carries a theoretical risk of contamination with 1,4-dioxane, a probable carcinogen formed during the manufacturing process.
Almond OilNatural Oil · Emollient
Sweet almond oil has a mild to moderate comedogenic rating, meaning it may potentially clog pores or exacerbate breakouts in individuals with very oily or acne-prone skin [2.4].
Phenoxyethanol and EthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanol · Preservative
Both components are documented, albeit rare, contact allergens that can trigger allergic contact dermatitis in susceptible individuals.
Glyceryl StearateNonionic · Emulsifier
Citric AcidAcid · pH Adjuster
Water and Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/PVP CrosspolymerSynthetic Polymer · Film Former
Hydrolyzed wheat protein components can occasionally elicit hypersensitivity reactions, prompting safety panels to restrict the average peptide molecular weight to 3,500 Daltons or less [2.1].
Wheat Germ OilNatural Oil · Emollient
Widely recognized as highly comedogenic with a maximum rating of 5 out of 5, meaning it is very likely to clog pores and trigger breakouts in acne-prone skin [1.6].
PPG-3 Benzyl Ether MyristateFatty Acid Ester · Emollient
Because it is a propoxylated compound, it carries a minor theoretical risk of trace contamination with manufacturing byproducts like propylene oxide or 1,4-dioxane [1.8].
EthylhexanoateFatty Acid Ester · Emollient
FragranceSynthetic · Fragrance
Undisclosedfragranceblendsareamongthemostcommoncausesofcontactdermatitisandskinsensitizationincosmeticproducts[1.6].
Shea ButterNatural Oil · Emollient
Cocoa ButterNatural Oil · Emollient
Rated highly comedogenic making it very likely to clog pores and exacerbate breakouts in individuals with oily or acne prone skin [2.1].
Mango ButterNatural Oil · Emollient
Turmeric ExtractBotanical Extract · Skin Conditioning
Although widely used for its soothing properties, there are documented cases of allergic contact dermatitis in response to topical turmeric and its active compound curcumin [3.1].
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerPolymeric · Thickener
Witch Hazel ExtractBotanical Extract · Skin Conditioning
AllantoinOther · Humectant
Lemon ExtractBotanical Extract · Skin Conditioning
Citrus fruit extracts naturally contain fragrant compounds like limonene, which can oxidize and act as skin sensitizers, potentially causing allergic contact dermatitis [1.2].
Sodium GluconateOther · Chelating Agent
Xanthan GumGum · Thickener
Rosehip OilNatural Oil · Emollient
BHTSynthetic · Antioxidant
Some animal studies suggest high oral doses may cause endocrine disruption, though regulatory bodies consider it safe at the low concentrations used in cosmetics.
Saffron ThreadsBotanical Extract · Skin Conditioning