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Gel Sunscreen for Oily Skin SPF 50

Uses advanced photostable UV filters.

Hybrid Chemical DominantGel
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Skin Type Match

55%

Unscented · Lightweight · Drying

Pros
  • High UV protection
  • No synthetic fragrance
  • Includes hydrating humectants
Cons
  • Contains propylene glycol
  • Low occlusivity level
  • Contains oil absorbers
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Performance Scores

SPF Level
The product provides an SPF of 50, which maps to the 'Very high' protection tier, supported by a robust combination of modern UVB filters including Ethylhexyl Triazone, Tinosorb S, and Tinosorb M.
Broad Spectrum
Excellent, continuous broad-spectrum coverage is achieved through a synergistic combination of DHHB, Tinosorb S, and Tinosorb M, providing robust protection across both UVA II and the critical UVA I range.
Sweat Resistance
The formula contains some film-forming ingredients like Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, but lacks a robust, dedicated water-resistance polymer system or a formal 40/80-minute claim.
Visible Light
The formulation lacks iron oxides or pigmentary-grade mineral filters necessary to provide meaningful protection against visible and high-energy visible (blue) light.
Irritation Risk
The formulation relies on modern, large-molecule UV filters and lacks harsh surfactants or volatile alcohols, though propylene glycol is present at a moderate concentration.
Pore Clogging
The formulation is primarily composed of non-comedogenic water, chemical UV filters, and glycols, with only a few minor ingredients carrying a mild 1-2/5 comedogenicity rating.
White Cast
Minimal cast potential; relies primarily on chemical filters but contains the hybrid particulate filter Tinosorb M, which may leave a slight cast on deep skin.
Ingredients Analysis▾

Active Filters

DHHBChemical · UVA II/UVA I
Approved in the EU and most global markets up to ten percent but currently not approved by the US FDA or Health Canada as an active sunscreen ingredient.
OctyltriazoneChemical · UVB
Approved for use in the EU and Australia up to 5 percent but currently not authorized by the US FDA as an active sunscreen ingredient.
BemotrizinolChemical · Broad Spectrum UV
Identified in recent dermatological literature as a rare but emerging cause of allergic contact dermatitis.
BisoctrizoleHybrid · Broad Spectrum UV
OctisalateChemical · UVB
Clinical trials demonstrate systemic absorption into the bloodstream exceeding the FDA threshold requiring further safety testing.

Key Inactives

WaterWater · Solvent
C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateSynthetic Oil · Emollient
PhospholipidsFatty Acid · Skin Conditioning
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.
Butylene GlycolGlycol · Solvent
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.
Propylene GlycolGlycol · Solvent
Recognized as a frequent cause of allergic contact dermatitis especially in individuals with eczema or compromised skin barriers.
Xanthan GumGum · Thickener
Cetearyl OlivateNonionic · Emulsifier
Sorbitan OlivateNonionic · Emulsifier
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate and Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer and SqualaneTexture Enhancer · Sensory Modifier
Butyloctyl SalicylateOil Based · Solvent
Structurally similar to octisalate, it has been flagged in predictive modeling studies for potential weak estrogen receptor binding activity.
Sodium CarbomerCarbomer · Thickener
Carbomers may contain trace amounts of benzene, a known carcinogen, from older manufacturing processes, though modern production largely avoids its use.
Glyceryl DibehenateFatty Acid Ester · Emollient
May contain 1,2-diglycerides as a byproduct, which the Cosmetic Ingredient Review panel notes could potentially induce epidermal hyperplasia if present in high concentrations.
Phenoxyethanol and EthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanol · Preservative
Both components are documented, albeit rare, contact allergens that can trigger allergic contact dermatitis in susceptible individuals.
Hydrated SilicaMattifying Agent · Sensory Modifier
Sodium GluconateOther · Chelating Agent
Dehydroxanthan GumGum · Thickener
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerPolymeric · Thickener
TriethanolamineBase · pH Adjuster
May react with nitrosating agents in formulations to form nitrosamines which are potential carcinogens.