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Fluid Brightening Sunscreen SPF 50+

Provides high SPF 50+ protection

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Skin Type Match

62%

Fluid · Dewy · Sensitizing

Pros
  • Non-comedogenic base
  • Soothes acne inflammation
  • Lightweight breathable feel
Cons
  • High irritation risk
  • Leaves dewy finish
  • Endocrine disruption risk
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Performance Scores

SPF Level
The product provides SPF 50+ protection, mapping to the 'Very high' tier, supported by a high concentration of encapsulated UVB filters.
Broad Spectrum
Strong broad-spectrum coverage is achieved through Avobenzone for deep UVA I protection, complemented by Benzophenone-3 which bridges the UVA II gap.
Sweat Resistance
The product claims water resistance, but the formulation relies on water-swellable gums and hydrophilic polymers rather than robust hydrophobic film-formers, making the claim unreliable.
Visible Light
The formulation completely lacks iron oxides, pigmentary minerals, or any tinting agents necessary to provide meaningful protection against visible or blue light.
Irritation Risk
Contains Benzophenone-3 (Oxybenzone), a well-documented cause of photoallergic contact dermatitis, alongside other chemical filters.
Pore Clogging
The formulation consists entirely of water, water-soluble humectants, polymers, and encapsulated chemical filters, with no ingredients rated above 1/5 on the comedogenicity scale.
White Cast
Relies entirely on a chemical UV filter system (octinoxate, avobenzone, oxybenzone) with zero mineral filters present.

Ingredients Analysis

Active Filters

Aqua (and) Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (and) Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane (and) Benzophenone-3 (and) PEG-100 Stearate (and) Butylene Glycol (and) Phospholipids (and) PhenoxyethanolChemical · Broad Spectrum UV
Oxybenzone and octinoxate exhibit estrogenic and antiandrogenic activity which may disrupt human hormone systems based on multiple toxicological studies [1.1].

Key Inactives

WaterWater · Solvent
GlycerinGlycerin · Humectant
Phenoxyethanol and EthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanol · Preservative
Both components are documented, albeit rare, contact allergens that can trigger allergic contact dermatitis in susceptible individuals.
Vitamin B3Vitamin · Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum, Lecithin, Sclerotium Gum, and PullulanGum · Thickener
The lecithin component should not be used in formulations containing nitrosating agents due to the potential formation of carcinogenic nitrosamines.
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer and LecithinPolymeric · Thickener
Lecithin should not be used in cosmetic products containing nitrosating agents due to the potential formation of carcinogenic nitrosamine compounds.
AllantoinOther · Humectant
Disodium EDTAEDTA · Chelating Agent
Poorly biodegradable in the environment and can accumulate in aquatic ecosystems where it may mobilize heavy metals.