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Watermelon Cooling Sunscreen SPF 50+

Excellent broad-spectrum UV protection

Hybrid Chemical DominantCream
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Skin Type Match

38%

Hydrating · Sensitizing · Cooling

Pros
  • Deeply hydrating
  • No drying alcohol
  • Safe botanical extracts
Cons
  • High irritation risk
  • Causes eye stinging
  • Contains known sensitizers
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Performance Scores

SPF Level
The labelled SPF 50+ maps directly to the 'Very high' protection tier, supported by a robust combination of UVB-absorbing filters including Octinoxate, Oxybenzone, and Bisoctrizole.
Broad Spectrum
Excellent, robust coverage across the entire UVA spectrum (315-400 nm) is achieved through a multi-filter system featuring Avobenzone, Bisoctrizole, and DHHB.
Sweat Resistance
The formula contains basic rheology modifiers and volatile silicones but lacks the robust hydrophobic film-forming polymers required for verifiable, durable water resistance.
Visible Light
The formulation lacks iron oxides or pigmentary-grade non-nano minerals necessary to meaningfully attenuate visible light and high-energy visible (blue) light.
Irritation Risk
Formulated with a high concentration of known chemical sensitizers (oxybenzone, avobenzone) and a synthetic cooling agent (menthyl lactate) that can trigger neurogenic inflammation.
Pore Clogging
The formulation is built on non-comedogenic solvents and lightweight emollients, with only a few minor ingredients rated 1-2/5 appearing in the lower half of the ingredient list.
White Cast
The presence of particulate filters Tinosorb M and Titanium Dioxide (positions 11 and 13) will cause noticeable reflection on Fitzpatrick IV-VI skin tones.
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].
Bisoctrizole BlendHybrid · Broad Spectrum UV
Formulated with decyl glucoside as a stabilizer which has been identified as a hidden allergen responsible for contact dermatitis in sunscreen users.
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateChemical · UVA II/UVA I
Titanium Dioxide and Silica BlendMineral · Broad Spectrum UV/High Energy Visible
The European Union banned its use as a food additive due to genotoxicity concerns and restricts inhalable cosmetic powders while allowing topical applications [1.8].

Key Inactives

WaterWater · Solvent
GlycerinGlycerin · Humectant
C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateSynthetic Oil · Emollient
Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideFatty Acid Ester · Emollient
PropanediolPolyol · Humectant
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.
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].
Watermelon Fruit ExtractBotanical Extract · Skin Conditioning
Oxothiazolidine, Butylene Glycol, and Sodium Benzoate BlendSynthetic · Antioxidant
The preservative sodium benzoate is restricted by European Union cosmetics regulations to a maximum concentration of 0.5 percent in leave on products. [2.8]
Fructooligosaccharides, Beet Root Extract, and Water BlendOther · Humectant
Sodium HyaluronateHyaluronic Acid · Humectant
Aloe Vera Leaf JuiceBotanical Extract · Skin Conditioning
Vitamin E AcetateVitamin · Antioxidant
Menthyl LactateSynthetic · Fragrance
Glyceryl Stearate and PEG-100 Stearate BlendNonionic · Emulsifier
The PEG-100 Stearate component may contain trace amounts of 1,4-dioxane, a probable carcinogen, as a byproduct of the ethoxylation manufacturing process [2.10].
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerPolymeric · Thickener
Sorbitan Stearate and Sucrose Cocoate BlendNonionic · Emulsifier
Sodium LactateOther · Humectant
Sodium GluconateOther · Chelating Agent
Disodium EDTAEDTA · Chelating Agent
Poorly biodegradable in the environment and can accumulate in aquatic ecosystems where it may mobilize heavy metals.
Sodium HydroxideBase · pH Adjuster
Phenoxyethanol and Ethylhexylglycerin BlendPhenoxyethanol · Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin is a known but relatively rare cosmetic sensitizer that can trigger allergic contact dermatitis in susceptible individuals [1.14].