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Helios Moisturizing Sunscreen SPF 50+

Exceptional photostable broad spectrum UV protection

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Skin Type Match

55%

Hydrating · Unscented · Sensitizing

Pros
  • Deeply hydrates skin
  • Strong soothing botanicals
  • Completely fragrance free
Cons
  • Contains irritating retinoids
  • High active load
  • Barrier compromise risk
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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 highly efficient UVB filters.
Broad Spectrum
Excellent and continuous UVA coverage is achieved through a synergistic combination of next-generation filters that provide robust protection across both UVA II and UVA I ranges.
Sweat Resistance
The product makes no formal water resistance claim and relies on basic polymeric thickeners rather than robust hydrophobic film-formers, providing only minimal durability against moisture.
Visible Light
The formulation completely lacks iron oxides, dedicated tinting agents, or pigmentary-grade minerals necessary to meaningfully attenuate visible and high-energy visible (blue) light.
Irritation Risk
Formulation contains a cumulative load of active depigmenting agents and a retinoid derivative, which raises the risk of irritant contact dermatitis.
Pore Clogging
The formulation relies heavily on non-comedogenic solvents, modern UV filters, and lightweight emollients like C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, with only mildly rated (1-2/5) lipids present at moderate to low concentrations.
White Cast
The formulation relies exclusively on completely organic (chemical) UV filters with zero mineral filters present.
Ingredients Analysis▾

Active Filters

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateChemical · UVA II/UVA I
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.
BemotrizinolChemical · Broad Spectrum UV
Identified in recent dermatological literature as a rare but emerging cause of allergic contact dermatitis.

Key Inactives

WaterWater · Solvent
C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateSynthetic Oil · Emollient
PropanediolPolyol · Humectant
PhospholipidsFatty Acid · Skin Conditioning
PhenoxyethanolPhenoxyethanol · Preservative
Generally well tolerated but can cause contact dermatitis or skin irritation in rare cases, particularly in sensitive individuals.
HydroxyacetophenoneSynthetic · Antioxidant
Whilewidelyconsideredsafeandnon-sensitizingbytheCIR, rarecasereportsofallergiccontactdermatitisfromcosmeticproductshavebeendocumented[1.1].
Green Tea ExtractBotanical Extract · Skin Conditioning
Gotu Kola ExtractBotanical Extract · Skin Conditioning
Purslane ExtractBotanical Extract · Skin Conditioning
Polypodium Leucotomos ExtractBotanical Extract · Skin Conditioning
NiacinamideVitamin · Antioxidant
Alpha ArbutinMiscellaneous · Other
Restricted in the EU to a maximum concentration of 2 percent in face creams and half a percent in body lotions to minimize potential exposure to hydroquinone [2][12].
GlycerinGlycerin · Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate CitrateAnionic · Emulsifier
Isoamyl LaurateFatty Acid Ester · Emollient
Kojic Acid DipalmitateFatty Acid Ester · Emollient
Functions as a prodrug that releases kojic acid in the skin [1.2], which is suspected of interfering with thyroid function and is restricted in concentration by the EU SCCS.
Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideFatty Acid Ester · Emollient
1,2-HexanediolGlycol · Solvent
Sodium HyaluronateHyaluronic Acid · Humectant
Potassium HyaluronateHyaluronic Acid · Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerHyaluronic Acid · Humectant
Sodium Acetylated HyaluronateHyaluronic Acid · Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium HyaluronateHyaluronic Acid · Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidHyaluronic Acid · Humectant
Hyaluronic AcidHyaluronic Acid · Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium HyaluronateHyaluronic Acid · Humectant
Sodium Retinoyl HyaluronateHyaluronic Acid · Humectant
Zinc Hydrolyzed HyaluronateHyaluronic Acid · Humectant
Ascorbyl Propyl Hydrolyzed HyaluronateHyaluronic Acid · Humectant
Ascorbyl Propyl HyaluronateVitamin · Antioxidant
Dimethylsilanol HyaluronateHyaluronic Acid · Humectant
Pentylene GlycolGlycol · Solvent
Butylene GlycolGlycol · Solvent
Sodium BenzoateOrganic Acid · Preservative
Cancauseallergiccontactdermatitisandnonimmunologiccontacturticariacharacterizedbyrednessandwheals, thoughitisgenerallywelltoleratedbymostindividuals[1.5].
Potassium SorbateOrganic Acid · Preservative
Considered a rare skin sensitizer, it may occasionally cause mild allergic contact dermatitis or irritation, particularly on damaged or compromised skin [1.8].
TetrahydrocurcuminPolyphenol · Antioxidant
Sodium Acrylates CopolymerPolymeric · Thickener
LecithinFatty Acid Ester · Emollient
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review expert panel advises that lecithin should not be used in formulations containing nitrosating agents to prevent the formation of potentially carcinogenic N nitroso compounds [1.6].
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerPolymeric · Thickener
Xanthan GumGum · Thickener
GlabridinBotanical Extract · Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTAEDTA · Chelating Agent
Poorly biodegradable in the environment and can accumulate in aquatic ecosystems where it may mobilize heavy metals.
4-ButylresorcinolMiscellaneous · Other
Though generally well tolerated, cases of allergic contact dermatitis have been documented in individuals using it for hyperpigmentation [1.10].