1 / 5Sunscreen Body Lotion SPF 50
Strong SPF 50 UVA/UVB protection
Most Suitable For
Skin Type Match
Nourishing · Emollient · Comedogenic
- Deeply moisturizes skin
- Smooths rough texture
- No drying alcohols
- May clog pores
- Eye sting risk
- Systemic absorption risks
Performance Scores
SPF Level
Excellent
SPF Level
Label claims SPF 50, corroborated by multiple primary UVB filters including Octisalate, Octocrylene, and Homosalate positioned highly in the ingredient list.
Broad Spectrum
Excellent
Broad Spectrum
Avobenzone delivers deep UVA I protection (peak absorption at 357 nm), while Octocrylene bridges the UVA II gap (315-340 nm), validating the PA+++ rating.
Sweat Resistance
Poor
Sweat Resistance
The formulation relies on basic rheology modifiers like Xanthan Gum and fatty alcohols, completely omitting specialized water-proofing polymers, acrylates, or silicones.
Photo Stability
Excellent
Photo Stability
Cosmetic science literature confirms Octocrylene acts as an effective triplet-state quencher to prevent the UV-induced degradation of Avobenzone.
Visible Light
Poor
Visible Light
Total absence of iron oxide color indices (e.g., CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) or pigmentary-grade non-white minerals in the formulation.
Irritation Risk
Medium Risk
Irritation Risk
Octocrylene is a known photoallergen, and coco-glucoside was designated the 2017 ACDS Allergen of the Year due to rising rates of allergic contact dermatitis.
Pore Clogging
High Risk
Pore Clogging
Clinical and dermatological studies consistently rate Isopropyl Myristate as a 5/5 comedogen, while high-oleic botanical oils and stearate emulsifiers are established as moderate (3/5) pore-clogging agents.
White Cast
Low Risk
White Cast
At trace concentrations (typically <1%), mineral filters do not produce significant visible reflectance on most Fitzpatrick skin types.
Ingredients Analysis
Active Filters
Octisalate UVB
Clinical trials demonstrate systemic absorption into the bloodstream exceeding the FDA threshold requiring further safety testing.
Octocrylene UVB / UVA II
Banned in several jurisdictions due to evidence of coral toxicity and accumulation in marine life.
Homosalate UVB
Laboratory studies indicate homosalate may act as an endocrine disruptor by interfering with hormone systems [1.1].
Avobenzone UVA I / UVA II
Rapidly degrades under UV exposure losing significant UVA protection capacity unless stabilized by other filters.
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
Texique HE-20 Thickener
The blend contains coco glucoside which belongs to the alkyl glucoside class of surfactants that was named Contact Allergen of the Year in 2017 due to an increasing incidence of allergic contact dermatitis [4.1].
Carrot Seed Oil Emollient
Contains high levels of oleic acid and typically scores a 3 to 4 on the comedogenic scale making it likely to clog pores and exacerbate breakouts in acne prone individuals [2.4].
Texique HE-10 Thickener
Contains coco glucoside, an alkyl glucoside surfactant that is increasingly recognized as a cause of allergic contact dermatitis.
Cetearyl Alcohol 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 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].
Glyceryl Stearate AS Emulsifier
Fatty acid esters like glyceryl monostearate are frequently identified as moderate pore cloggers that may contribute to acne breakouts in susceptible individuals [2.1].
Isopropyl Myristate Emollient
Consistently rated very high on the comedogenic scale meaning it frequently causes pore blockages and triggers breakouts in acne prone individuals [1.4].
Emulsifying Wax Emulsifier
Because it is typically a blend containing ethoxylated compounds like polysorbates it carries a risk of trace contamination with 1,4 dioxane a probable carcinogen created during manufacturing [1.8].
Phenoxyethanol and Ethylhexylglycerin Preservative
Both components are documented, albeit rare, contact allergens that can trigger allergic contact dermatitis in susceptible individuals.
Oat Extract Skin Conditioning
Although generally hypoallergenic repeated topical application of oat proteins on severely compromised skin such as in children with atopic dermatitis may increase the risk of epicutaneous sensitization [1.5].
Potassium Sorbate Preservative
Considered a rare skin sensitizer, it may occasionally cause mild allergic contact dermatitis or irritation, particularly on damaged or compromised skin [1.8].
Sodium Benzoate Preservative
Cancauseallergiccontactdermatitisandnonimmunologiccontacturticariacharacterizedbyrednessandwheals, thoughitisgenerallywelltoleratedbymostindividuals[1.5].