
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Sunscreen gel with 1% hyaluronic complex
FEATURES
SPF 50 PA++++, protects against UVA and UVB rays, water-light feel, no white cast, suitable for all skin types, dermatologically tested, deep hydration
BEST FOR
sensitive
CHECKS
No white cast
Who Is It For?
All Genders All AgesWhat Does It Help With?
Sun Protection Hydration No White CastBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What Lakme Says
Product Description:
Tired of oily sunscreen feel? Say hello to water-light feel in sunscreen! Introducing Lakme Sun Expert 1% Hyaluronic complex Aqua Sun gel. It has SPF 50 PA++++ which protects against UVA and UVB rays and its hyaluronic molecules that give water-light feel on skin. This cutting-edge sun gel is a skincare essential offering the perfect fusion of advanced sun protection and refreshing hydration. Experience the ultimate balance as this Sungel effortlessly combines sun defense with deep hydration ensuring your skin remains supple and moisturized throughout the day. Bid farewell to the dreaded white cast associated with many sunscreens as Lakme's Sungel boasts a seamlessly blendable formula that leaves no trace behind. This sunscreen gel with SPF 50 and PA++++ with the power of 1% hyaluronic complex that gives your skin a burst of water-light hydration. Lightweight feel it blends seamlessly into your skin without any white cast. Suitable for all skin types Dermatologically tested. Fashionistas guide to beautiful protected skin: 1. Cleanse your face with Lakme Dew Drama Facewash 2. Pump out required quantity of product on your hand. 3. Apply it evenly across your face & neck. 4. Reapply every 3-4 hours for better protection. Elevate your sun care routine with Lakme's 1% Hyaluronic Complex Sungel an ode to lightweight luxury and uncompromising sun protection.
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Water, Glycerine, Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Alcohol (Ethanol 95% V/V), Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Silica, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, C18-36 Acid Triglyceride, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Fragrance, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, T-Butyl Alcohol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Niacinamide, Titanium Dioxide, Disodium Edta, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tin Oxide, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerine, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool. Ethyl Alcohol (95% V/V Alcohol), Content 5% W/W (Denatured With 0.15% W/W T-Butyl Alcohol)
Key Ingredients
hyaluronic acid
Ingredients Details
Alpha-isomethyl Ionone
Common Name(s): Alpha-isomethyl ionone
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Delivers targeted skin-conditioning or bioactive benefits through a specific mechanism of action suited to the formulation's intended purpose.
Why It's Used: Specialty actives address specific skin concerns through targeted molecular mechanisms, providing efficacy beyond what base formulation ingredients alone can achieve.
How It Works: The bioactive compound interacts with specific molecular targets in skin cells or the extracellular matrix โ enzymes, receptors, structural proteins, or signaling molecules โ triggering beneficial biological responses.
Typically Found In: Serums,treatments,moisturizers,specialty products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Specialty actives
Secondary Functions: Skin-conditioning,anti-aging
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.01โ5%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Specialty active ingredient; check individual sourcing for vegan status.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1
Comedogenicity Rating: 0
Sensitivity Concerns: Low sensitization potential at recommended use concentrations.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Well-characterized cosmetic ingredient with established safety profile. generally non-irritating at typical use concentrations. suitable for leave-on and rinse-off cosmetics.
Works Well With: Niacinamide,hyaluronic acid,vitamin c,peptides
Avoid Combining With: Incompatible with oxidizing agents; check ph stability
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Specialty actives typically work through enzyme inhibition (e.g., tyrosinase inhibition for brightening, mmp inhibition for anti-aging), receptor activation (e.g., retinoid receptors, ppar-ฮณ for barrier genes), or transcription factor modulation (e.g., nrf2 for antioxidant gene upregulation). structure-activity relationships determine potency and selectivity.
Last Verified: Cosing eu database; pcpc cosmetic ingredient safety reviews; ingredient-specific safety and efficacy literature
Primary Sources: 2025-01-15
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Common Name(s): Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/beheneth-25 methacrylate crosspolymer
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Delivers targeted skin-conditioning or bioactive benefits through a specific mechanism of action suited to the formulation's intended purpose.
Why It's Used: Specialty actives address specific skin concerns through targeted molecular mechanisms, providing efficacy beyond what base formulation ingredients alone can achieve.
How It Works: The bioactive compound interacts with specific molecular targets in skin cells or the extracellular matrix โ enzymes, receptors, structural proteins, or signaling molecules โ triggering beneficial biological responses.
Typically Found In: Serums,treatments,moisturizers,specialty products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Specialty actives
Secondary Functions: Skin-conditioning,anti-aging
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.01โ5%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Specialty active ingredient; check individual sourcing for vegan status.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1
Comedogenicity Rating: 0
Sensitivity Concerns: Low sensitization potential at recommended use concentrations.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Well-characterized cosmetic ingredient with established safety profile. generally non-irritating at typical use concentrations. suitable for leave-on and rinse-off cosmetics.
Works Well With: Niacinamide,hyaluronic acid,vitamin c,peptides
Avoid Combining With: Incompatible with oxidizing agents; check ph stability
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Specialty actives typically work through enzyme inhibition (e.g., tyrosinase inhibition for brightening, mmp inhibition for anti-aging), receptor activation (e.g., retinoid receptors, ppar-ฮณ for barrier genes), or transcription factor modulation (e.g., nrf2 for antioxidant gene upregulation). structure-activity relationships determine potency and selectivity.
Last Verified: Cosing eu database; pcpc cosmetic ingredient safety reviews; ingredient-specific safety and efficacy literature
Primary Sources: 2025-01-15
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp Copolymer
Common Name(s): Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Delivers targeted skin-conditioning or bioactive benefits through a specific mechanism of action suited to the formulation's intended purpose.
Why It's Used: Specialty actives address specific skin concerns through targeted molecular mechanisms, providing efficacy beyond what base formulation ingredients alone can achieve.
How It Works: The bioactive compound interacts with specific molecular targets in skin cells or the extracellular matrix โ enzymes, receptors, structural proteins, or signaling molecules โ triggering beneficial biological responses.
Typically Found In: Serums,treatments,moisturizers,specialty products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Specialty actives
Secondary Functions: Skin-conditioning,anti-aging
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.01โ5%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Specialty active ingredient; check individual sourcing for vegan status.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1
Comedogenicity Rating: 0
Sensitivity Concerns: Low sensitization potential at recommended use concentrations.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Well-characterized cosmetic ingredient with established safety profile. generally non-irritating at typical use concentrations. suitable for leave-on and rinse-off cosmetics.
Works Well With: Niacinamide,hyaluronic acid,vitamin c,peptides
Avoid Combining With: Incompatible with oxidizing agents; check ph stability
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Specialty actives typically work through enzyme inhibition (e.g., tyrosinase inhibition for brightening, mmp inhibition for anti-aging), receptor activation (e.g., retinoid receptors, ppar-ฮณ for barrier genes), or transcription factor modulation (e.g., nrf2 for antioxidant gene upregulation). structure-activity relationships determine potency and selectivity.
Last Verified: Cosing eu database; pcpc cosmetic ingredient safety reviews; ingredient-specific safety and efficacy literature
Primary Sources: 2025-01-15
Benzyl Salicylate
Common Name(s): Benzyl 2-hydroxybenzoate,salicylate ester
CAS Number: 118-58-1
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides floral-balsamic scent with uv-absorbing fixative properties.
Why It's Used: Natural jasmine-associated fragrance ester with mild uv protection contribution for fragranced sun-exposed products.
How It Works: Salicylate ester absorbs uv-b mildly. provides fixative function by slowing evaporation of lighter fragrance top notes. naturally in jasmine absolute (1-3%). good skin absorption.
Typically Found In: Floral fragrances,sun-exposed products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Fragrance component โ floral fixative
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.001%โ1%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ from jasmine absolute, or 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 cosmetics regulation: declared fragrance allergen. ifra guidelines apply.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Benzyl salicylate's salicylate moiety provides uv absorption in the uvb range (absorbs at 295-315nm) despite not being a registered uv filter. its occurrence in jasmine absolute means natural jasmine-fragranced products inherently contain a mild uv absorber โ an incidental benefit of the natural fragrance chemistry that wasn't intentionally designed as photoprotection.
Last Verified: Cosing database,ifra standards
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12