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Acne UV SPF 50 Gel SPF 50+

Exceptional UVA and UVB sun protection

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Skin Type Match

60%

Mattifying · Anhydrous · Protective

Pros
  • Excellent oil control
  • Completely noncomedogenic
  • Strong UV protection
Cons
  • Provides zero hydration
  • Contains synthetic fragrance
  • Endocrine disruptor risk
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Performance Scores

SPF Level
The labelled SPF 50+ maps directly to the 'Very high' protection tier, which is strongly supported by a synergistic blend of chemical and mineral UVB filters.
Broad Spectrum
The combination of Uvinul A Plus and Bemotrizinol provides exceptional, continuous coverage across both the UVA II and deep UVA I spectrums.
Sweat Resistance
The formulation includes silicone-based film-formers that offer minimal inherent water resistance, but it lacks a formal, verifiable water-resistance claim from the manufacturer.
Visible Light
The product lacks the necessary tinted pigments or iron oxides required to physically attenuate visible and high-energy visible (blue) light.
Irritation Risk
The silicone gel base is generally soothing, but the inclusion of synthetic fragrance poses a moderate irritation risk for compromised acne-prone skin.
Pore Clogging
The formulation is a silicone-based gel containing non-comedogenic synthetic UV filters and inert texture enhancers, with no known pore-clogging lipids or waxes.
White Cast
Contains un-tinted mineral titanium dioxide at a high concentration (position 4) alongside chemical filters, presenting a moderate white cast risk.
Ingredients Analysis▾

Active Filters

Uvinul A PlusChemical · UVA II/UVA I
Not approved by the US FDA as a sunscreen active and subject to strict EU impurity limits for the reproductive toxicant di n hexyl phthalate.
BemotrizinolChemical · Broad Spectrum UV
Identified in recent dermatological literature as a rare but emerging cause of allergic contact dermatitis.
OctinoxateChemical · UVB
Studies indicate potential estrogenic and thyroid disrupting activity in animal models and human cell lines.
Titanium DioxideMineral · UVB/UVA II
Classified as a possible human carcinogen if inhaled making spray and powder formulations a potential risk while dermal application remains safe
IscotrizinolChemical · UVB/UVA II

Key Inactives

SilicaMattifying Agent · Sensory Modifier
DimethiconeSilicone · Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateSynthetic Oil · Emollient
Diethylhexyl SyringylidenemalonatePhotostabilizer · UV Stabilizer
Controversially used in sunscreen doping to artificially boost SPF in products marketed as purely mineral, effectively acting as an undisclosed chemical UV filter to bypass active ingredient regulations [2.4].
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.
Dimethicone CrosspolymerSilicone Elastomer · Sensory Modifier
FragranceSynthetic · Fragrance
Undisclosedfragranceblendsareamongthemostcommoncausesofcontactdermatitisandskinsensitizationincosmeticproducts[1.6].