Gleam + Glow SPF 50
The MDSolarSciences Gleam + Glow SPF 50 is a sunscreen. Our analysis of its 60 ingredients (42 low-risk) rates it Excellent (99/100).
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
2
|
|
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
(Uv Absorber, Uv Filter) |
|
|
3
|
|
Octocrylene
(Sunscreen Agent, Uv Absorber, Uv Filter) |
|
4
|
|
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
(Uv Absorber, Uv Filter) |
|
|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Butyloctyl Salicylate
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Glycerin
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
|
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Dimethicone
(Antifoaming Agent, Skin Protecting, Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Silicone
|
|
|
|
Zea Mays Oil
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Emulsifying) |
|
|
|
|
Polyester-8
(Film Forming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
2
|
|
Polysilicone-15
(Uv Absorber, Uv Filter) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Cleansingagent, Emulsifying) |
|
|
1
|
|
Ceramide NP
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Ceramide AP
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Ceramide EOP
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Phytosphingosine
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Allantoin
(Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing) |
Good for Oily Skin
Good for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Panthenol
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
|
|
rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
(Antimicrobial, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Niacinamide
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing) |
|
|
|
|
Tremella Fuciformis Extract
(Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Vitis Vinifera Callus Culture Extract
(Not Reported) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
(Fragrance, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
|
|
lavandula angustifolia oil
(Fragrance, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
|
Caffeine
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Masking) |
|
|
1
2
|
|
Diatomaceous Earth
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
(Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent, Emollient, Humectant, Masking, Oral Care Agent, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic, Uv Absorber) |
Good for Oily Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Hyaluronate
(Skin Conditioning, Humectant) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
|
|
Ferric Hexapeptide-35
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
3
|
B
|
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
(Emollient, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Sensitive Skin
|
|
|
|
Chamomilla Recutita Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Laminaria Digitata Extract
(Skin Protecting) |
|
|
|
|
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
(Antioxidant, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
|
Rosa Moschata Seed Oil
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
(Emollient, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Sodium Polyacrylate
(Absorbent, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Hair Fixing, Skin Conditioning Agent Emollient, Viscosity Controlling Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
B
|
TBHQ
(Antioxidant, Masking, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
|
Phenylpropanol
(Masking, Perfuming, Solvent) |
|
|
2
3
|
|
Lecithin
(Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Antistatic Agent, Emollient) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Sodium Hydroxide
(Denaturant, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
|
|
Teprenone
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Proline
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sorbitol
(Flavoring Agent, Fragrance, Humectant, Plasticizer, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
(Chelating Agent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Ethylhexylglycerin
(Deodorant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Xanthan Gum
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Emulsifying Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Cholesterol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Emulsifying, Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Carbomer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
(Bulking Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
|
CI 77891
(Colorant) |
|
|
2
|
|
CI 77499
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
1
|
|
CI 77492
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
1
2
|
|
CI 77491
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
2
|
|
Mica
(Cosmetic Colorant, Opacifying) |
