
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Sunscreen gel with photostable sun protectors; Oilfree; Broad spectrum UV protection
FEATURES
Lightweight, oilfree, broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection, noncomedogenic, nongreasy, long lasting, physical blockers and chemical absorbers, antioxidant, antiageing
BEST FOR
sensitive
CHECKS
It doesn't block pores; Non-greasy; Oil-free
Who Is It For?
Unisex; Suitable For All Skin Types Especially Acne Prone And Sensitive SkinWhat Does It Help With?
Protects From Uva And Uvb Rays; Suitable For Acne-prone And Sensitive SkinBudget
Mid-range ($30-$75)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What Fixderma Says
Product Description:
Fixderma Shadow SPF 50 Gel is a lightweight sunscreen specially designed for the acne prone and sensitive skin. The opaque gel has been formulated with the most photostable sun protectors which is ideal for all weathers and suits all skin types. This oilfree formulation provides an excellent UV rays coverage for a longer duration of time. Sunscreen is a least preferred skin care formulation in acne conditions because it is thought to make the skin oilier and can worse the acne. But Shadow SPF 50 Gel is a lightweight oilfree formulation provides a broadspectrum protection from harmful UVAUVB rays. Shadow SPF 50 Gel is a welldesigned formulation to give a high sun protection with a perfect skin feel. It is infused with the power of both physical blockers and chemical absorbers to give a longlasting effect. Every skin type requires a sun protection. Sensitive skin is more prone to sun damage which makes the sunscreen an essential need for such skin types. But most of the time using a sunscreen is avoided because a bad formulation can worse the condition. Fixderma has scientifically designed a gelbased sunscreen specially for the care of acne prone and sensitive skin. Shadow SPF 50 Gel sunscreen is infused with the power of both physical blockers and chemical absorbers offers a safe and longlasting protection from the UVA & UVB rays. The formulation is completely noncomedogenic and nongreasy which does not block the skin pores and makes it an excellent option for acne prone skin. It has highly photostable sunscreen agent antioxidant antiageing and protective agent. The combination of ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate benzophenone3 and butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane provides perfect fullspectrum protection. The ingredients being in dispersion phase makes the formulation safe and long performing & ingredient that is watersoluble highly effective UVB absorber which forms watersoluble salts with the addition of a base.
About the Brand:
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Key Ingredients
ethylhexyl-methoxycinnamate, benzophenone-3, butyl-methoxydibenzoylmethane
Ingredients Details
Benzophenone-3
Common Name(s): Oxybenzone,2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone,uva+uvb filter
CAS Number: 131-57-7
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides combined uva and uvb filtration in a single chemical uv filter molecule.
Why It's Used: Combined uva+uvb filter historically used for broad-spectrum coverage in a single ingredient, now increasingly restricted.
How It Works: Benzophenone chromophore absorbs uvb (305nm) and uva-ii (326nm) via two separate nโฯ* transitions. water-soluble allows aqueous phase formulation. single filter providing partial broad-spectrum coverage.
Typically Found In: Sunscreens (being phased out in many markets)
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ chemical uva/uvb filter
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: Up to 6% (eu), 6% (us fda)
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ synthetic
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Eu max 6%. coral reef/aquatic toxicity โ banned hawaii, palau, some us states. potential endocrine activity at high systemic exposure. ewg score: 7. use declining due to regulatory pressure.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Benzophenone-3's declining use reflects evolving understanding of environmental and endocrine impacts: discovered in coral bleaching studies, its restriction in hawaii (2018) sparked a global trend in marine-safe sunscreen formulations that is reshaping the industry away from bp-3 toward mineral filters and marine-safer organic alternatives.
Last Verified: Cosing database,fda uv filter otc monograph,hawaii bp-3 restriction law
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12