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Strawberry Dew Tinted Sunscreen SPF 50+

High SPF 50+ broad spectrum protection

Hybrid Chemical DominantLotion
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Skin Type Match

62%

Hydrating · Matte · Sensitizing

Pros
  • Deeply hydrating
  • No drying alcohols
  • Lightweight matte finish
Cons
  • High irritation risk
  • May sting eyes
  • Contains endocrine disruptors
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Performance Scores

SPF Level
The labelled SPF 50+ maps directly to the 'Very high' protection tier, supported by a combination of Octinoxate, Oxybenzone, and Titanium Dioxide.
Broad Spectrum
Strong broad-spectrum protection is achieved with Avobenzone covering UVA I, complemented by overlapping UVA II and UVB coverage from Oxybenzone and Titanium Dioxide.
Sweat Resistance
The formulation includes silicone-based film formers and polymeric thickeners that provide baseline water resistance infrastructure, but it lacks a formal manufacturer water resistance claim.
Visible Light
Multiple iron oxide colour indices are present, but their position at the very end of the ingredient list indicates trace amounts intended for cosmetic tint rather than functional protection.
Irritation Risk
Contains a high concentration of benzophenone-3 (oxybenzone) and avobenzone, which are well-established causes of irritant and allergic contact dermatitis.
Pore Clogging
The formulation is built on a lightweight, non-comedogenic base of water, isododecane, and silicones, with only mild pore-clogging potential from moderate-to-low concentration ingredients like corn starch and glyceryl esters.
White Cast
The white cast from titanium dioxide is completely neutralized by the inclusion of red, yellow, and black iron oxide tinting agents.

Ingredients Analysis

Active Filters

Octinoxate, Avobenzone, Oxybenzone, Phospholipids, and Butylene Glycol BlendChemical · Broad Spectrum UV
Multiple studies confirm that oxybenzone and octinoxate exhibit estrogenic and antiandrogenic activity which can disrupt thyroid and reproductive hormones [1.2].
Titanium Dioxide BlendMineral · Broad Spectrum UV/High Energy Visible
Powdered and aerosolized forms are classified as suspected carcinogens by inhalation and recent European assessments raised genotoxicity concerns regarding incidental oral ingestion [1.9].

Key Inactives

WaterWater · Solvent
IsododecaneOil Based · Solvent
GlycerinGlycerin · Humectant
Phenyl TrimethiconeSilicone · Emollient
May contain trace amounts of cyclic siloxanes (such as D4 and D5) from the manufacturing process, which are restricted in the EU due to environmental bioaccumulation concerns [2.7].
PropanediolPolyol · Humectant
Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/OleateAnionic · Emulsifier
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.
Silicone Elastomer BlendSilicone Elastomer · Sensory Modifier
Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideFatty Acid Ester · Emollient
Dicaprylyl CarbonateSynthetic Oil · Emollient
Corn StarchMattifying Agent · Sensory Modifier
While widely used to absorb oil some acne specialist lists flag corn starch as having comedogenic potential that may exacerbate breakouts in highly susceptible individuals [1.6].
Strawberry Fruit ExtractBotanical Extract · Skin Conditioning
Sodium HyaluronateHyaluronic Acid · Humectant
NiacinamideVitamin · Antioxidant
PanthenolOther · Humectant
Vitamin E AcetateVitamin · Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-3 PolyricinoleateNonionic · Emulsifier
Xanthan GumGum · Thickener
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6Polymeric · Thickener
Polyacrylate-13 BlendPolymeric · Thickener
Polysorbate 20 is an ethoxylated ingredient that may be contaminated with trace amounts of one four dioxane which is a probable human carcinogen depending on the manufacturing process [1.7].
Sodium GluconateOther · Chelating Agent
Phenoxyethanol and EthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanol · Preservative
Both components are documented, albeit rare, contact allergens that can trigger allergic contact dermatitis in susceptible individuals.
Disodium EDTAEDTA · Chelating Agent
Poorly biodegradable in the environment and can accumulate in aquatic ecosystems where it may mobilize heavy metals.
Iron Oxide Red BlendPigment · Colorant
Iron Oxide Yellow BlendPigment · Colorant
Iron Oxide Black BlendPigment · Colorant