
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Sunscreen
FEATURES
Serum-infused, ultra-lightweight, 100% invisible formula, high-performance sun defense, no white cast, non-greasy, oil-absorbing formula, velvety matte texture, perfect makeup base
BEST FOR
oily
CHECKS
No stickiness, No white cast
Who Is It For?
What Does It Help With?
Radiant Skin Sun Protection Shine ControlBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What Hygienic Research Institute Pvt Ltd Says
Product Description:
Streax Invisible Matte Sunscreen Gel SPF 50 PA+++ Ultimate Sunscreen for the Modern, Glamorous You. Your sunscreen should do more than just shield—it should transform. Streax Invisible Matte Sunscreen Gel, a serum-infused, ultra-lightweight, and 100% invisible formula that redefines sun care standards, Streax Invisible Matte Sunscreen Gel delivers a 100% invisible, ultra-light, and non-greasy finish—your secret to radiant & sun-protected skin. This isn’t just a sunscreen—it’s a skincare powerhouse in disguise. Unlike traditional sunblocks that feel heavy or greasy, our anhydrous serum formula glides on like silk, absorbs instantly, and leaves behind a flawless matte finish. No stickiness. No white cast. Just high-performance sun defense wrapped in an indulgent, weightless texture. With Oil-Absorbing Formula – Keeps skin fresh & shine-free and Anhydrous Feel – Creates a velvety matte texture that doubles as the perfect base for makeup.
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Cyclopentasiloxane, DimethiconeCrosspolymer, Caprylyl Methicone, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Peg-12Dimethicone/Ppg-20 Crosspolymer, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Dimethiconol,Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyi HexylBenzoate, Bis-EthylhexyloxyphenolMethoxyphenyl Triazine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Silica Silylate, Silica
Key Ingredients
Ingredients Details
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Common Name(s): Atip,vc-ip,vitamin c tetraisopalmitate
CAS Number: 183476-82-6
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Delivers potent, stable vitamin c deep into skin for antioxidant protection, brightening, and collagen stimulation.
Why It's Used: Premium anti-aging where deep vitamin c penetration and exceptional stability are both required.
How It Works: Four isopalmitate chains facilitate passive diffusion through stratum corneum lipid bilayers. esterases progressively cleave chains releasing ascorbic acid in deeper skin layers.
Typically Found In: Premium serums,oil-based vitamin c,anti-aging oils
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient – vitamin c derivative
Secondary Functions: Superior penetration,stable vitamin c
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.5%–3%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes – synthetic
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Fully synthetic. produced by esterification of ascorbic acid with isopalmitic acid derivatives.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; suitable for all skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Tocopherol,ferulic acid,niacinamide,spf
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Ex vivo penetration studies confirm significantly higher skin penetration depth vs l-ascorbic acid. the four isopalmitate chains facilitate partitioning into the lipid-continuous stratum corneum phase.
Last Verified: Cosing database,pinnell vitamin c derivatives review
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Common Name(s): C12-15 alkyl benzoate,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 — 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 – 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%–10%
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 – very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – 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: 1–2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
C12-15 alkyl benzoate has an established safety and efficacy profile within the cosmetic regulatory framework at standard use concentrations.
Last Verified: Cosing database,c12-15 alkyl benzoate technical literature
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Caprylyl Methicone
Common Name(s): Caprylyl methicone,specialty silicone polymer,conditioning performance silicone
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides specialty silicone performance — elastomeric skin feel, water-soluble silicone activity, or enhanced hair cuticle conditioning — depending on the specific functional modification.
Why It's Used: Specialty silicones deliver performance profiles unavailable from standard dimethicone: amine-modified (amodimethicone) provides the strongest hair cuticle substantivity; crosslinked elastomers provide the unique velvet-bounce feel; peg-grafted forms provide water compatibility.
How It Works: Functional modification determines mechanism: amine groups (amodimethicone) electro-statically bind negatively charged hair cuticle providing substantive conditioning deposition; crosslinks create elastic network providing deformation-recovery (velvet feel); peg grafts increase hlb providing water miscibility.
Typically Found In: Hair conditioners,primers,specialty formulas
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient – emollient
Secondary Functions: Barrier sealing,softening
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.5%–20%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Plant-derived, synthetic or animal-derived. verify source.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 1/5 – 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
Amodimethicone's amine groups have pka ~9 — at typical conditioner ph 4–5, they are fully protonated (–nh₃⁺) providing maximum cationic character for electrostatic attraction to negatively charged damaged hair cuticle.
Last Verified: Cosing database,specialty silicone performance review
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Cyclopentasiloxane
Common Name(s): Cyclopentasiloxane,cyclic volatile silicone,dry-touch carrier solvent
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides a dry, weightless application vehicle that evaporates cleanly leaving actives and non-volatile silicones deposited on skin — eliminating the residual heaviness of conventional liquid carrier solvents.
Why It's Used: Cyclosiloxanes are the unique volatile silicone solvents that dissolve non-volatile silicones (dimethicone, cyclomethicone), organic uv filters, and lipophilic actives, providing the sensory-superior dry-touch application experience in premium formulations.
How It Works: Cyclosiloxane vapour pressure (d5 cyclopentasiloxane ~0.3 mmhg at 25°c) provides clean evaporation at body temperature. the cyclic ring structure provides lower boiling point than equivalent linear dimethicone, enabling faster evaporation while the ring conformation maintains the silicone's low surface energy for smooth application.
Typically Found In: Primers,antiperspirants,sunscreens
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient – emollient
Secondary Functions: Barrier sealing,softening
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 1%–50%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Plant-derived, synthetic or animal-derived. verify source.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 1/5 – 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
Cyclopentasiloxane (d5) and cyclohexasiloxane (d6) are under eu regulatory review for potential environmental persistence (pbt assessment) — formulators should monitor eu regulation 2018/35 implementation for restrictions in wash-off products.
Last Verified: Cosing database,eu cyclosiloxane regulatory review
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12