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Vitamin C + E Sunscreen SPF 50+

Provides strong broad-spectrum UV protection

Hybrid BalancedLotion
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Skin Type Match

52%

Hydrating · Sensitizing · Lightweight

Pros
  • Strong UV protection
  • Low comedogenicity risk
  • Hydrating humectant base
Cons
  • High irritation potential
  • Contains endocrine disruptors
  • Severe eye sting
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Performance Scores

SPF Level
The 50+ label claim maps directly to the highest 'Very high' protection tier, indicating excellent UVB blocking capacity.
Broad Spectrum
Provides strong broad-spectrum protection by combining Avobenzone for critical UVA I coverage with Oxybenzone and Titanium Dioxide for overlapping UVA II coverage.
Sweat Resistance
The product lacks an explicit manufacturer water resistance claim but does contain minimal film-forming infrastructure that provides slight formulation durability.
Visible Light
The formulation entirely lacks the iron oxides or pigmentary-grade minerals required to meaningfully attenuate visible or high-energy visible (blue) light.
Irritation Risk
Formulated with a high concentration of multiple chemical UV filters, including oxybenzone and avobenzone, which are known contact sensitizers.
Pore Clogging
The formulation is built on a lightweight, non-comedogenic base of volatile solvents and short-chain esters, with only a few minor emulsifiers and lipid derivatives presenting mild comedogenic potential (rated 1-3).
White Cast
Contains un-tinted titanium dioxide at position 6 within a hybrid filter base, likely leaving a moderate, visible ashy residue on deeper skin tones.
Ingredients Analysis▾

Active Filters

Octinoxate, Avobenzone, Oxybenzone, Phospholipids, and Butylene Glycol blendChemical · Broad Spectrum UV
Oxybenzone and octinoxate exhibit estrogenic and antiandrogenic activity which may disrupt normal hormonal functions [1.4].
Titanium Dioxide, Silica, and Dimethicone blendMineral · Broad Spectrum UV/High Energy Visible
Banned as a food additive in the European Union over genotoxicity concerns and restricted in inhalable cosmetic powders and sprays due to suspected inhalation carcinogenicity [1.3].

Key Inactives

WaterWater · Solvent
IsododecaneOil Based · Solvent
Dicaprylyl CarbonateSynthetic Oil · Emollient
GlycerinGlycerin · Humectant
Caprylic TriglycerideFatty Acid Ester · Emollient
Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/OleateAnionic · Emulsifier
PropanediolPolyol · Humectant
Vitamin B3Vitamin · Antioxidant
Vitamin CVitamin · Antioxidant
Vitamin EVitamin · Antioxidant
Fructooligosaccharides and Beet Root ExtractBotanical Extract · Skin Conditioning
Kakadu Plum ExtractBotanical Extract · Skin Conditioning
Blood Orange ExtractBotanical Extract · Skin Conditioning
Citrus extracts can contain furanocoumarins like 5 methoxypsoralen which may cause phytophotodermatitis upon ultraviolet exposure if not strictly limited in leave on products [1.5].
Sodium GluconateOther · Chelating Agent
Xanthan GumGum · Thickener
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6Polymeric · Thickener
Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, and Polysorbate 20 blendPolymeric · Thickener
Polysorbate 20 is an ethoxylated ingredient that may be contaminated with trace amounts of 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide, which are probable carcinogens linked to the manufacturing process [2.6].
Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, and Octenidine HCl blendMultifunctional · Preservative
While generally considered safe both ethylhexylglycerin and phenoxyethanol have been identified as rare but potential causes of allergic contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals [2.1].