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Aqualogica

Glow+ Dewy Gel Sunscreen SPF 50+

Strong broad-spectrum UV protection

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Skin Type Match

42%

Hydrating · Comedogenic · Irritating

Pros

Highly hydrating
No drying alcohol
Dewy skin finish

Cons

Pore clogging risk
High irritation risk
May worsen acne

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Performance Scores

SPF Level

The labelled SPF 50+ maps directly to the 'Very high' protection tier, supported by a dense combination of established UVB filters including Octinoxate, Ensulizole, and Octisalate.

Broad Spectrum

Excellent broad-spectrum coverage is achieved through a multi-filter UVA system combining Avobenzone, Ecamsule, and Bisoctrizole, providing overlapping and robust protection up to 400 nm.

Sweat Resistance

The formulation contains film-forming infrastructure such as Polyester-7 but lacks a formal manufacturer claim for water or sweat resistance.

Visible Light

The formulation completely lacks iron oxides or pigmentary-grade mineral filters necessary to meaningfully attenuate visible light and high-energy visible (blue) light.

Irritation Risk

High concentration of propylene glycol combined with multiple chemical filters and capsicum extract significantly increases irritation risk.

Pore Clogging

The formulation contains a synergistic emulsifier blend with historical moderate-to-high comedogenic risk, alongside trace amounts of a highly rated marine extract.

White Cast

Formulated entirely without mineral UV filters (Zinc Oxide or Titanium Dioxide). It relies on chemical and organic particulate filters which leave no visible cast.

Ingredients Analysis▾

Active Filters

AvobenzoneChemical · UVA I/UVA II

Rapidly degrades under UV exposure losing significant UVA protection capacity unless stabilized by other filters.

EcamsuleChemical · UVA II/UVA I

OctinoxateChemical · UVB

Studies indicate potential estrogenic and thyroid disrupting activity in animal models and human cell lines.

BisoctrizoleHybrid · Broad Spectrum UV

EnsulizoleChemical · UVB

In vitro studies suggest it can generate reactive oxygen species upon UV exposure which may lead to cellular damage though real world impact is debated.

OctisalateChemical · UVB

Clinical trials demonstrate systemic absorption into the bloodstream exceeding the FDA threshold requiring further safety testing.

Key Inactives

WaterWater · Solvent

IsododecaneOil Based · Solvent

Propylene GlycolGlycol · Solvent

Recognized as a frequent cause of allergic contact dermatitis especially in individuals with eczema or compromised skin barriers.

GlycerinGlycerin · Humectant

Decyl GlucosideCleansing · 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.

Hyaluronic AcidHyaluronic Acid · Humectant

Vitamin CVitamin · Antioxidant

TriethanolamineBase · pH Adjuster

May react with nitrosating agents in formulations to form nitrosamines which are potential carcinogens.

Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideFatty Acid Ester · Emollient

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerPolymeric · Thickener

Tapioca StarchMattifying Agent · Sensory Modifier

Dicaprylyl CarbonateSynthetic Oil · Emollient

DimethiconeSilicone · Emollient

CyclopentasiloxaneSilicone · Emollient

The European Union is restricting this ingredient to a maximum concentration of one tenth of a percent in leave on cosmetics effective June 2027.

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.

Ceteareth-20Nonionic · Emulsifier

As an ethoxylated compound, it may contain trace amounts of 1,4 dioxane and ethylene oxide, which are potential carcinogens formed during the manufacturing process.

Cetearyl OlivateNonionic · Emulsifier

Sorbitan OlivateNonionic · Emulsifier

PhenoxyethanolPhenoxyethanol · Preservative

Generally well tolerated but can cause contact dermatitis or skin irritation in rare cases, particularly in sensitive individuals.

EthylhexylglycerinMultifunctional · Preservative

Recognized as a rare but emerging cause of allergic contact dermatitis, particularly in leave-on cosmetic products.

Glyceryl StearateNonionic · Emulsifier

Papaya ExtractBotanical Extract · Skin Conditioning

Glyceryl GlucosideOther · Humectant

NiacinamideVitamin · Antioxidant

Polyester-7Synthetic Polymer · Film Former

Neopentyl Glycol DiheptanoateFatty Acid Ester · Emollient

Sodium PolyacrylatePolymeric · Thickener

EthoxydiglycolGlycol · Solvent

Restricted in the EU to specific maximum concentrations and banned in eye and oral products to prevent potential kidney damage [2.1].

Biosaccharide Gum-4Natural Polymer · Film Former

1,2-HexanediolGlycol · Solvent

Capsicum ExtractBotanical Extract · Skin Conditioning

Contains capsaicinoids that are recognized skin and eye irritants requiring careful formulation at low concentrations to avoid burning or dermatitis [1.1].

Xanthan GumGum · Thickener

Vitamin EVitamin · Antioxidant

Sodium GluconateOther · Chelating Agent

Kelp ExtractBotanical Extract · Skin Conditioning

Kelpandalgaeextractsarenaturallyhighiniodine, whichcanpenetrateandirritatethepore, potentiallytriggeringbreakoutsinacneproneindividuals[2.14].

Cetyl-PG Hydroxyethyl PalmitamideCeramide · Skin Conditioning

Subject to EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex III limits on secondary amine impurities to prevent the formation of potential nitrosamines [2.2].

Ceramide EOPCeramide · Skin Conditioning

Ceramide NGCeramide · Skin Conditioning

Ceramide NPCeramide · Skin Conditioning

Ceramide ASCeramide · Skin Conditioning

Ceramide APCeramide · Skin Conditioning

PanthenolOther · Humectant

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.