
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Sunscreen serum with numerous active ingredients - more than 20
FEATURES
Airy lightweight texture, matte finish, fast absorption (60 seconds), no white cast, smooth skin feel, can be applied under makeup, prevents makeup fading, 8-hours oil control, non-sticky, no shine, Double Shine Control Technology with Zinc PCA and Fomes Officinalis to reduce oil production, contains Oat Extract with 5X Cereal Proteins to increase water retention and antioxidant protection, broad spectrum SPF 50+ PA++++, protects from UVA, UVB, and Blue Light, suitable for all skin types especially oily and acne prone skin
BEST FOR
oily
CHECKS
No white cast, non-sticky, no shine
Who Is It For?
What Does It Help With?
Oil Control Skin Protection From Sun Uva/uvb And Blue Light Antioxidant Protection Increase Water Retention Prevents Skin BreakoutBudget
Mid-range ($30-$75)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What SKINTIFIC Says
Product Description:
Sunscreen with airy lightweight texture, protects the skin comfortably, feels like second skin. Matte finish, fast absorption in 60 second, no white-cast also make the skin feels smooth. Can be applied under make-up, prevents the make up from fading. 8-hours oil control, non-sticky and no shines. Using Double Shine Control Technology by combining Zinc PCA and Fomes Officinalis, to reduce oil production. Contains Oat Extract with 5X Cereal Proteins, to increase water retention within the skin and giving antioxidant protection. Added with broad spectrum SPF 50+ PA++++, protects from UVA, UVB, and also Blue Light Protection. Comfortable sunscreen suitable for all skin type, especially oily skin and acne prone skin.
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
AQUA, ETHYLHEXYL-METHOXYCINNAMATE, DIETHYLAMINO-HYDROXYBENZOYL-HEXYL-BENZOATE, BUTYLENE-GLYCOL, METHYL-METHACRYLATE-CROSSPOLYMER, ETHYLHEXYL-TRIAZONE, BIS-ETHYLHEXYLOXYPHENOL-METHOXYPHENYL-TRIAZINE, GLYCERETH-26, ETHYLHEXYL-PALMITATE, ISONONYL-ISONONANOATE, DIMETHICONE, FOMES-OFFICINALIS-EXTRACT, CETYL-ALCOHOL, GLYCERYL-STEARATE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, SORBITAN-OLEATE, SILICA, HYDROXYACETOPHENONE, SODIUM-POLYACRYLATE, PEG-75-STEARATE, ACRYLATES/C10-30-ALKYL-ACRYLATE-CROSSPOLYMER, POTASSIUM-CETYL-PHOSPHATE, TOCOPHERYL-ACETATE, CETETH-20, STEARETH-20, ECTOIN, AVENA-SATIVA-(OAT)-KERNEL-EXTRACT, ZINC-PCA, SODIUM-HYDROXIDE, XANTHAN-GUM, GENTIANA-SCABRA-ROOT-EXTRACT, PHENOXYETHANOL, DISODIUM-EDTA, TOCOPHEROL, PEG-40-HYDROGENATED-CASTOR-OIL, BHT, PENTYLENE-GLYCOL
Key Ingredients
Zinc PCA, Fomes Officinalis Extract, Oat Extract with 5X Cereal Proteins, Ectoin, SPF 50+ PA++++
Ingredients Details
1-2-hexanediol
Common Name(s): 1-2-hexanediol,cosmetic active,functional ingredient
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Delivers characteristic cosmetic function at recommended use concentration.
Why It's Used: Selected for functional contribution and formulation compatibility supported by cosmetic science and regulatory safety data.
How It Works: Works through the mechanism of its molecular class โ physicochemical or biological interaction with skin proteins, lipids, or receptors as documented in peer-reviewed cosmetic literature.
Typically Found In: Skin care formulations
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ cosmetic active
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional
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: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1โ2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
1-2-hexanediol has an established safety and efficacy profile within the cosmetic regulatory framework at standard use concentrations.
Last Verified: Cosing database,1-2-hexanediol technical literature
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Bht
Common Name(s): Bht
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
Ceteth-20
Common Name(s): Ceteth-20,cosmetic active,established formulation ingredient
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Ceteth-20 contributes its primary cosmetic function to formulations โ improving skin feel, stability, performance, or delivering a specific active benefit depending on its chemical class and concentration level.
Why It's Used: Formulators choose ceteth-20 for its established efficacy in contributing the required functional property to their formulation โ whether rheological control, active delivery, aesthetic enhancement, or preservation โ supported by the cosmetic chemistry literature and regulatory assessment framework.
How It Works: Ceteth-20 works through the characteristic mechanism of its chemical class โ either through physicochemical interaction with the formulation matrix (surface activity, film formation, viscosity building) or through biological interaction with skin tissues (receptor binding, enzymatic substrate, barrier component integration). the specific mechanism follows from its molecular structure as detailed in peer-reviewed cosmetic chemistry literature.
Typically Found In: Skin care formulations
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ cosmetic active
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional
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: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1โ2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Ceteth-20 has been assessed within the regulatory framework applicable to cosmetic ingredients. at standard cosmetic use concentrations, the ingredient delivers documented functional benefit with an established safety profile based on the available toxicological and clinical evidence reviewed by regulatory bodies including cosing (eu), inci, and cir.
Last Verified: Cosing database,ceteth-20 technical literature
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Dimethicone
Common Name(s): Pdms,polydimethylsiloxane,silicone fluid
CAS Number: 9006-65-9
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides silicone-characteristic silky feel and skin protection with adjustable viscosity.
Why It's Used: The benchmark cosmetic silicone โ sets the gold standard for silky application feel, spreadability, and skin protection in virtually all skin care categories.
How It Works: Polydimethylsiloxane chain flexibility provides extremely low surface tension and high spreadability. inert si-o backbone provides chemical stability and excellent skin tolerance. occlusive film formation reduces tewl. higher viscosity grades provide more intense conditioning.
Typically Found In: Moisturizers,foundations,primers,sunscreens โ nearly universal
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ polydimethylsiloxane
Secondary Functions: Barrier sealing,softening
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ30%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ synthetic
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Plant-derived, synthetic or animal-derived. verify source.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 1/5 โ low; formulation-dependent
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Humectants,ceramides,actives as carrier
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Dimethicone's exceptional silky feel arises from its very low intermolecular attractive forces (weak van der waals forces due to non-polar methyl groups) that allow silicone chains to slide freely over skin. the coefficient of kinetic friction for pdms against skin (~0.04) is among the lowest of any cosmetic material โ explaining why even small amounts transform product feel.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12