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Glow sunscreen SPF 50

Highly photostable modern UV filters

Hybrid Chemical DominantCream

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Skin Type Match

65%

Protective · Comedogenic · Lightweight

Pros

High UV protection
Soothes with niacinamide
Dry touch finish

Cons

May clog pores
High propylene glycol
Low water resistance

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Performance Scores

SPF Level

The labelled SPF 50 maps directly to the 'Very high' protection tier, strongly supported by a synergistic combination of highly efficient UVB and broad-spectrum filters.

Broad Spectrum

Excellent and continuous broad-spectrum coverage spanning both UVA II and the critical UVA I range is achieved through a combination of next-generation, highly photostable filters.

Sweat Resistance

The product contains basic film-forming polymers but lacks a formal water resistance claim or a heavy waterproofing infrastructure, providing only minimal durability.

Visible Light

The formulation lacks the dedicated pigmentary minerals and iron oxides required to meaningfully attenuate visible light and high-energy visible (blue) light.

Irritation Risk

Contains a high concentration of propylene glycol (position 3), which can act as an irritant or contact allergen in compromised skin.

Pore Clogging

The formulation contains moderately comedogenic olive-derived emulsifiers and glyceryl stearate at meaningful concentrations in the middle of the ingredient list.

White Cast

Contains a high concentration of Bisoctrizole (Tinosorb M), an organic particulate filter known to leave a moderate white cast on deeper skin tones.

Ingredients Analysis▾

Active Filters

BisoctrizoleHybrid · Broad Spectrum UV

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.

Ethylhexyl TriazoneChemical · UVB

Currently not approved by the United States FDA for use in sunscreens though it is widely approved in the EU and other global markets.

Key Inactives

WaterWater · Solvent

C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateSynthetic Oil · Emollient

Propylene GlycolGlycol · Solvent

Recognized as a frequent cause of allergic contact dermatitis especially in individuals with eczema or compromised skin barriers.

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.

Xanthan GumGum · Thickener

Cetearyl OlivateNonionic · Emulsifier

Sorbitan OlivateNonionic · Emulsifier

DimethiconeSilicone · Emollient

NiacinamideVitamin · Antioxidant

Glyceryl StearateNonionic · Emulsifier

PhenoxyethanolPhenoxyethanol · Preservative

Generally well tolerated but can cause contact dermatitis or skin irritation in rare cases, particularly in sensitive individuals.

EthylhexylglycerinMultifunctional · Preservative

Recognized as a rare but emerging cause of allergic contact dermatitis, particularly in leave-on cosmetic products.

Octenidine HClMultifunctional · Preservative

Ethyl Ascorbic AcidVitamin · Antioxidant

Although generally well tolerated, there are documented case reports of allergic contact dermatitis and skin sensitization linked to this specific vitamin C derivative [1.7].

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerPolymeric · Thickener

Vitamin EVitamin · Antioxidant

Aminomethyl PropanolBuffer · pH Adjuster

May contain trace secondary amines that can react with nitrosating agents to form potentially carcinogenic nitrosamines [1.3].

Disodium EDTAEDTA · Chelating Agent

Poorly biodegradable in the environment and can accumulate in aquatic ecosystems where it may mobilize heavy metals.

SimethiconeTexture Enhancer · Sensory Modifier

FragranceSynthetic · Fragrance

Undisclosedfragranceblendsareamongthemostcommoncausesofcontactdermatitisandskinsensitizationincosmeticproducts[1.6].