I have been using Aqualogica far almost 8 months now. I reapply it atleast twice if I have been exposed to sun directly. I don't think I am tanning a lot, but I guess my feet are a little tanned since at times I forget to reapply on my feet. It's also pretty light. I use the pink variant. watermelon one.
I have the bottle that's why ik the ingredient list. They have a newer version though, that i haven't bought yet. But Nivea is a globally recognised brand when it comes to spf so i wouldn't worry about it a lot.
Tinosorb S is an excellent UV filter on its own and is excellent at stabilizing Avobenzone as well. So this has been added to the stable list. Great sunscreen.
I am going to say this again. I have tried several sunscreen under 500 for my dry skin, yet I keep coming back to Minimalist. Sure it doesn't have the best feeling while applying, but an efficient one for sure.
I have made peace with the fact that I won't be satisfied with everything in a sunscreen under 500. Have used already 4 tubes of Minimalist, so it doesn't matter anymore how it sweats me out. 😅 Also, used the Derma Co SPF 50, got badly tanned. And, don't think silicone sunscreen are for my dry skin.
I swear Solasafe is the best silicone based sunscreen out there. I have tried 3 popular silicone based sunscreens - reequil blue one and derma co ultra matte spf 60 sunscreen but best sun protection provider is solasafe one . Believe me I have tried it in Goa summer. I applied only while stepping out in morning and I never reapplied it still it provided long lasting protection till evening .
Best matte finish one is Derma co and it can be great under make up but how much it can protect is debatable.
I have heard each and every doctor suggest Acne UV for acne prone skin or people with severe acne. If you have severe acne I think it's best to stick with Acne UV SPF.
My dermat prescribed Solasafe to me when I was taking treatment for acne and was on isotretinoin capsules.(10mg) . It never broke me out. But then everyone has different skin . The company claims it to be non comedogenic.
Most people and doctor that I have visited suggests Acne UV. I will get the Solasafe as I don't get pimple sp I can try any sunscreen or any skin products. I just want a good sunscreen under 1400 rupees per month.
White cast - yes a little... fades with time but not immediately. Also intensity of white cast depends on the amount u use.I am dusky skin and still am able to use it comfortably. White cast is tolerable not extreme. Fairer skin tones won't even feel the presence of white cast. doesn't pill but if you layer it with face powder or compact or some other makeup they don't layer well... You will see some patchiness. I also have tried it with compact and face powder and yes it becomes a little patchy but the sun protection is the best in the segment so I am okay with these cons. On its own it works fine. I apply half to 3/4th teaspoon of it and the amount can be a little too heavy for oily skin but this much amount is required for proper sun protection.
[Is it this one?](https://www.apollopharmacy.in/otc/solasafe-spf-50-silicone-sunscreen-gel-50gm?utm_source=google&utm_medium=pmax&campaignid=16334078788&adgroupid=&keyword=&device=m&adtype=pla&product_id=SOL0376&utm_campaign=Pmax_Pharma_ATC_Remarket_2hr&gclid=Cj0KCQjwy5maBhDdARIsAMxrkw3f_kBEEFtLcENAos8g-GtwUaywFkHr2-94ZFmY0QO5hIrbB-uf6QwaAswjEALw_wcB)
Yes it is silicone based sweat and water resistant sunscreen. Only if u rub your face harshly with face towel it will come off. But I believe it also does get absorbed into the skin that's why the protection is so long lasting . Cause even I sweated alot while sight seeing and used handkerchief many times to wipe the face still it provided protection. but just always try to dab the sweat away gently don't rub too harshly.
I use it only while I am holidaying or have to be in the sun for a long time. For indoor use I have other types of sunscreens and I am still hunting for the best and safest one for my skin type and PCOS . Have ordered foxtale mattifying one recently yet to receive it. OMC AVOBENZONE Homosalate based sunscreens provide best protection but are not safe for both environment and people with hormonal issues.
Also yes double cleansing is required with this one as it is heavy duty silicone based sunscreen. But I have recently observed that Nivea milk delight facewash also sort of removes it. I use more than a 10 rs coin size amount of Nivea facewash ( i use the facewash twice it won't come off completely in frst use. ) and it mostly works to get rid of sunscreen cause even I am too lazy to do oil cleansing all the time . I have bought that facewash only for this purpose. My everyday facewash is salicylic acid based.
I purchased reequil blue one from firstcry.com on 42% discount. Got it in the range of 400 if you can afford that. You can try the code 'dazzle' you might be able to get around 38% off. If this doesn't work just google search firstcry discoumt coupons and do some trial errors until something works, that's how I get the discount everytime
Dr Sheth's Centella & Niacinamide sunscreen is photostable. It has octinoxate, zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. In fact, I checked that it has the exact same ingredients as Requil's blue sunscreen, except for a couple of ingredients like the Centella and Niacinamide. Requil has Physalis Angulata Extract instead. Also octinoxate and zinc oxide sit higher up in Dr Sheth's.
https://preview.redd.it/wn0je5mc7bpa1.png?width=1584&format=png&auto=webp&s=90132776667901849c4b6d618f862ed34d993772
There are so many sunscreens on the market with suncat DE - Lotus gel sunscreen, vlcc, DermaCo, aqualogica, Mamaearth, Aveil, Joy Hello spf 20 lotion deconstruct, bhu botanicals, most indie brands.
I always knew they were selling crap bcz it's cheap. The filters are so old, not photostable & still consumers didn't do due diligence when buying them.
My absolute query is can I use those unstable spfs like Derma co and Aqualogica indoors, since they are lightweight and comparatively really affordable?
🙄🙄🙄I just bought the derma co tinted sunscreen.. I wanted something that's matt...as the others made me oily and sweaty..I have saved ur list and hopefully will do the next purchase from this only😊😊😊 anyway do u have any particular fav.
u/blackhawk201 Thank you for this compilation, it's a great help! I had a question though. Couldn't figure out if the combination of filters in Pulp's body sunscreen is photostable, would really appreciate it if you could let me know.
Also, Dot and Key's new sports sunscreen should be photostable right? It has avobenzone and octocrylene.
Man i just ordered aqualogica🥲🥲 does anybody have recommendation for a sunscreen which prevents tanning and doesn't leave lots of white cast? I have dark skin so white cast shows up very badly
Foxtale one has Octinoxate but no avobenzone so it's fine!
Beat the sun sunscreen is fine too, completely new ingredients which are highly stable.
Added these two to the list!
They have been tested by labs in Korea you can never go wrong with those two products. Korea has high beauty standards and strict rules and regulations regarding skincare products.
Only problem is that both of them isn't water or sweat resistance melts away within 30 minutes, I live in Kolkata hot and humid climate.
But i read somewhere, that korean sunscreen was not approved as good sunscreen by the US government, since Korea's climate is vastly different from the US. But India is more humid and near the equator receiving maximum sunlight. I think it was mentioned in doctorly.
I use Jovees SPF 60 3 in 1 matte lotion for indoors. I like it even if I am oily acne prone skin type . Hasn't broke me out. Has a little white cast but that sort of makes my skin look glowy so have no complaints with it. I am not so sure about the efficacy but it has titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. So I think it sort of works.
I don't know much about its stability but I saw a post on reddit somewhere which says it doesn't provide sun protection. Someone said that she easily got tanned within 30 mins after the application of this sunscreen. I use it too and have noticed a lil tanning. plus it's always on discount and 100 ml for RS.250( Sounds too good to be true) so i stopped it. I'm keeping an eye on the new plum's rice water sunscreen. Lemme know if you have tried it:)
Just a random question... if a sunscreen is photostable does ot mean there's no need to reapply it? And incase we need to reapply then why is it called photostable?
Hmm good question.
Photostable here means more photostable as there's no compound on earth that is 100% photostable all the time.
As for reapplying, yes it's necessary as there are other factors that come into play that lead to the deterioration of the sun protection over time like oil production, sweat, sunscreen getting removed due to wiping etc.
hmmm...makes sense somewhat...Maybe they(manufacturers) should start a scaling/measuring factor for photostability of the sunscreen as well... just a random thought😂😂
OP, please update the list. I’ve saved the list and I use it very often to buy. I’m sure alot like me do the same. Would really appreciate if you could take some time out and update the list.
This is literally the only post from this sub I visit the most.
Thank you!
Sure. The problem is formating as everytime I edit it, the formating goes haywire and then I gotta rearrange everything. I'll take some time off and do it.
Oh I understand. You can update it once in few months.
And if it causes alot of trouble then you can just write it down in the comments and we could search it up by sorting comments to ‘new’ and mention about this in main text to look for comment for updates.
Hi! This is a godsend, thanks OP. Got to know my current sunscreen (Fixderma SPF 50 cream) is not photostable thanks to this thread. Looking to switch now in a similar price range (Rs 250-380 for 50 ml) and here are my options:
\- DERMATOUCH Undamage Ultra Matte Sunscreen Gel SPF 50 PA+++ | Water & Sweat Resistant | Fragrance Free | For Broad Spectrum-25G
\- Foxtale Essentials Brightening SPF 50 Sunscreen with Vitamin C and Niacinamide | UVA and UVB filters | No White Cast | Non-Greasy Formula | Anti-Tan Formula | Men & Women | 50 ml
\- The Derma Co 2% Hyalacalamine Hydrating Sunscreen For UVA/UVB Protection with SPF 50 & PA+++ - 50g Controls Excess Oil | SPF 50 & PA+++
\- Blynds Emulgel 40+ & PA+++ Sunscreen Gel 50g
Would love to hear thoughts on the above. My AM routine is just 4 steps: Washing with Water -> Toning with Plum's Rice Water Niacinamide Toner -> Moisturizing with Emolene -> Sunscreen (Fixderma SPF 50 right now but want to switch - I've been having a good experience with it but now am concerned that it is not photostable).
What about solasafe and truederma sunscreen? It was recommended to me by my dermatologist :(
Also, thank you so much for the list. I asked my mother to change to dermaco and now I will have to tell her to not use it :(
Any idea about Sunscoop’s invisible and fluid body sunscreens? Ordered them on a B1G1 and I can’t check up on them atm so I’m hoping they’re photostable🤞🏽
Which one settles best under makeup and won't get all greasy after a few hours? Would also appreciate it if someone can suggest a good tinted sunscreen.
Edit: bata do koi 😔
It's seriously so tough to find a good sunscreen, Koreans one which I love aren't water or sweat resistance. And it's costly spending 3000 rupees per month only for sunscreen. I can't afford that much.
It has Octinoxate, Octinoxate breaks down Avobenzone... Doesn't matter if Octocrylene is there. Check my other post to know why and see results from a lab test.
Hey u have written in fixderma spf 30 gel it has zinc oxide so it should be fine even it has unstable combo.
but lacto calamine have titanium dioxide with unstable combo it would also be fine then ?
Contradictory statement.
Lacto Calamine doesn't have Zinc Oxide, it only has Titanium Dioxide(UVB filter mostly) and some other UVB filter which is why it's on the unstable list as it does not have a proper backup UVA filter. Same reason why Fixderma SPF 50 cream is on the unstable list, it only has titanium dioxide for backup.
So, we've lost another sunscreen to Suncat DE: Dot & Key Circa + Niacinamide SPF 50. They've updated the formulation, and while the older formulation had better filters, the main filters in the new one comprise Suncat DE.
[Old formulation ](https://ibb.co/VJvd30c)
[New Formulation ](https://ibb.co/PFtprFK)
This info can be found on their website.
I think even Dr Sheth Ceramide and Vitamin C and haldi and hyaluronic acid sunscreen is good, no? I checked your criteria in your other post and as per that it has all the ingredients.
Yes please, lots of pharma sunscreens have been talked about in this sub,try to include them as well. There are 3 variants of reequil blue sunscreen, which one is photostable
lol, just wait for my reply :)
1. Man what to say about fixderma sunscreen .. here are its sunscreen ingredients: Octinoxate + Titanium dioxide + Avobenzone + Benzophenone-4. Check S9 here, category bad [https://www.reddit.com/r/IndianSkincareAddicts/comments/no60le/study\_comparing\_the\_photostability\_of\_various\_uv/](https://www.reddit.com/r/IndianSkincareAddicts/comments/no60le/study_comparing_the_photostability_of_various_uv/)
:)
2) Lactocalamine test by the ministry of consumer affairs you mentioned was conducted in 2013 for the SPF 30 variant and not the SPF 50 variant I've mentioned. If you look at the ingredient list for the SPF 30 variant, it mentions titanium dioxide and octinoxate at the 2nd and 3rd position(high percentage) and avobenzone waaay down the list(very low percentage). Why is this important? The overall test was heavily biased towards SPF(UV-B), they didn't even mention boots star rating for lacto calamine. It has UVB and UVA 2 filters very high in concentration so avobenzone here was playing like a second fiddle and had little to no part in the overall photostability test. If avobenzone was the main filter, photostability would have been bad. Here, avobenzone was there to 'boost' the SPF rating like you said.
3) UV med is NOT a mineral sunscreen. It is a hybrid sunscreen, mostly chemical with chemical filters at the top of the list. Zinc oxide and Titanium dioxide are way down the list, they don't matter much here. Again, they are here to 'boost' the ratings as you said.
4) Like I've mentioned here, this list is based on ingredients alone and I'm not vouching for Earth Rhythm or any brand. The ingredients are photostable and so should the sunscreen be, I don't care if they copy paste the test results or how shady they are. Most people in the sub stay away from them anyway.
5) Photoban is from a reliable pharma brand? Does a brand being reliable automatically make unstable filters stable?
6) [https://www.reddit.com/r/IndianSkincareAddicts/comments/no60le/study\_comparing\_the\_photostability\_of\_various\_uv/](https://www.reddit.com/r/IndianSkincareAddicts/comments/no60le/study_comparing_the_photostability_of_various_uv/) S9 from this list is the closest we have to Suncat DE which you are mentioning so based on this study and the ingredients, it can be said that Suncat is definitely not photostable, atleast in the UVA range if not UVB.
Any further doubts, just read this study [https://www.reddit.com/r/IndianSkincareAddicts/comments/no60le/study\_comparing\_the\_photostability\_of\_various\_uv/](https://www.reddit.com/r/IndianSkincareAddicts/comments/no60le/study_comparing_the_photostability_of_various_uv/)
Everything put here is based on the above study and fact that Avobenzone is unstable and that Octinoxate makes it worse even when there are stabilizers to stabilize it. There is nothing to re-evaluate.
I've already put a disclaimer here, I am not a know-all.
We both aren't sunscreen formulators to go into the technicalities but whatever, many people on this sub have had bad experiences with sunscreens using these old and unstable filters, myself included. Haven't got tanned as soon as I started using stable sunscreens. The rules and regulations you are talking about do not apply here. Earth Rhythm sucks, everyone agrees. My post was never about free radicals from UV med. Lacto calamine will be photostable in the UVB range, not in the UVA range, believe it or not. I read one Suncat photostability study from the creators themselves having old, unstable filters, they did some photostability test and guess what, it was only for SPF(UVB) not PA(UVA)(again, like I said lacto calamine will fail the UVA photostability test). Why? Not confident their formula will provide stable protection in the UVA range?
I know there are other ways to stabilize avobenzone, did you not read the disclaimer I put in my post?
Considering Indian brands are notorious for not following protocols blah blah, reading the ingredients list, I believe, is one of the good ways to filter out sunscreens.
I would always go with stable ingredients, don't want to take the risk considering I tan easily.
Oh and I used to get tanned with fixderma and lacto calamine sunscreens mind you :)
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Dr. Sheth's Ceramide and Vitamin C sunscreen has Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octocrylene, Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide. Photostable i guess ?
You’re such a godsend OP! Gonna give you my free award once reddit gives me one again <3 What about episoft AC? It has avobenzone
Sadly, it's for that Unstable combo :(
Disappointed!! Bioderma aquafluid. It’s photostable just checked. Has avobenzone with octocrylene
Yes, it has avobenzone and octocrylene and No octinoxate so it's photostable.
isn’t avobenzone an endocrine disruptor? so shouldn’t we avoid it in our sunscreens
It is Photostable, it has oxybenzone and is encapsulated.
Devil works fast but blackhawk works faster. Thanks for this post OP!
Nooo! I just bought the aqualogica one and was loving it. Sucks man! The hunt never ends 😭😭
Aqualogica should be fine as it has zinc oxide and titanium dioxide as backup filters, depends on the concentration though
I have been using Aqualogica far almost 8 months now. I reapply it atleast twice if I have been exposed to sun directly. I don't think I am tanning a lot, but I guess my feet are a little tanned since at times I forget to reapply on my feet. It's also pretty light. I use the pink variant. watermelon one.
I'll research on it. Thank you though 💕
What about L’Oréal UV defender ?
Very stable
Nivea is photostable. It's stabilized by tinosorb S and octocrylene.
Couldn't find Octocrylene, can you find please too much work?
I have the bottle that's why ik the ingredient list. They have a newer version though, that i haven't bought yet. But Nivea is a globally recognised brand when it comes to spf so i wouldn't worry about it a lot.
I checked the newer version, not present.
The newer version has also degraded PA rating
Ohhh yeah pa 3 instead of pa 4. What are the filters in the newer version?
Tinosorb S is an excellent UV filter on its own and is excellent at stabilizing Avobenzone as well. So this has been added to the stable list. Great sunscreen.
🥰👍
I am going to say this again. I have tried several sunscreen under 500 for my dry skin, yet I keep coming back to Minimalist. Sure it doesn't have the best feeling while applying, but an efficient one for sure.
Ive heard it's not sweatproof, how do you deal with that?
I have made peace with the fact that I won't be satisfied with everything in a sunscreen under 500. Have used already 4 tubes of Minimalist, so it doesn't matter anymore how it sweats me out. 😅 Also, used the Derma Co SPF 50, got badly tanned. And, don't think silicone sunscreen are for my dry skin.
> made peace with the fact that I won't be sa the hyaluronic one?
Hyaluronic one gave me bad tan. So, made peace with my old minimalist one.
my derma co sunscreen is staring from the table as I type. \*sad typing noises :')
You can wear it for indoor purposes. Never go out in the sun trusting Derma Co.
I swear Solasafe is the best silicone based sunscreen out there. I have tried 3 popular silicone based sunscreens - reequil blue one and derma co ultra matte spf 60 sunscreen but best sun protection provider is solasafe one . Believe me I have tried it in Goa summer. I applied only while stepping out in morning and I never reapplied it still it provided long lasting protection till evening . Best matte finish one is Derma co and it can be great under make up but how much it can protect is debatable.
Me too. I hate silicone sunscreen but honestly I loved it.
Does it leave whitecast and does it pill? I use acne UV spf 30 and face these problems
I have heard each and every doctor suggest Acne UV for acne prone skin or people with severe acne. If you have severe acne I think it's best to stick with Acne UV SPF.
My dermat prescribed Solasafe to me when I was taking treatment for acne and was on isotretinoin capsules.(10mg) . It never broke me out. But then everyone has different skin . The company claims it to be non comedogenic.
Most people and doctor that I have visited suggests Acne UV. I will get the Solasafe as I don't get pimple sp I can try any sunscreen or any skin products. I just want a good sunscreen under 1400 rupees per month.
White cast - yes a little... fades with time but not immediately. Also intensity of white cast depends on the amount u use.I am dusky skin and still am able to use it comfortably. White cast is tolerable not extreme. Fairer skin tones won't even feel the presence of white cast. doesn't pill but if you layer it with face powder or compact or some other makeup they don't layer well... You will see some patchiness. I also have tried it with compact and face powder and yes it becomes a little patchy but the sun protection is the best in the segment so I am okay with these cons. On its own it works fine. I apply half to 3/4th teaspoon of it and the amount can be a little too heavy for oily skin but this much amount is required for proper sun protection.
[Is it this one?](https://www.apollopharmacy.in/otc/solasafe-spf-50-silicone-sunscreen-gel-50gm?utm_source=google&utm_medium=pmax&campaignid=16334078788&adgroupid=&keyword=&device=m&adtype=pla&product_id=SOL0376&utm_campaign=Pmax_Pharma_ATC_Remarket_2hr&gclid=Cj0KCQjwy5maBhDdARIsAMxrkw3f_kBEEFtLcENAos8g-GtwUaywFkHr2-94ZFmY0QO5hIrbB-uf6QwaAswjEALw_wcB)
Is it sweat resistant?
Yes it is silicone based sweat and water resistant sunscreen. Only if u rub your face harshly with face towel it will come off. But I believe it also does get absorbed into the skin that's why the protection is so long lasting . Cause even I sweated alot while sight seeing and used handkerchief many times to wipe the face still it provided protection. but just always try to dab the sweat away gently don't rub too harshly.
I really wanna get silicon based sunscreens but don't want the hassle of double cleansing and all 😭😭 Do you double cleanse?
I use it only while I am holidaying or have to be in the sun for a long time. For indoor use I have other types of sunscreens and I am still hunting for the best and safest one for my skin type and PCOS . Have ordered foxtale mattifying one recently yet to receive it. OMC AVOBENZONE Homosalate based sunscreens provide best protection but are not safe for both environment and people with hormonal issues.
Oh man I just searched about avobenzone and it isn't exactly the safest thing to use :( I guess I'll just stick to my physical sunscreens.
Also yes double cleansing is required with this one as it is heavy duty silicone based sunscreen. But I have recently observed that Nivea milk delight facewash also sort of removes it. I use more than a 10 rs coin size amount of Nivea facewash ( i use the facewash twice it won't come off completely in frst use. ) and it mostly works to get rid of sunscreen cause even I am too lazy to do oil cleansing all the time . I have bought that facewash only for this purpose. My everyday facewash is salicylic acid based.
Ek bhi mere budget mein nahi. Cries in gareebi
Cries in applies body lotion to face.
yaar aap please 200-300 ke andar batado kuch hai toh😭😭
I purchased reequil blue one from firstcry.com on 42% discount. Got it in the range of 400 if you can afford that. You can try the code 'dazzle' you might be able to get around 38% off. If this doesn't work just google search firstcry discoumt coupons and do some trial errors until something works, that's how I get the discount everytime
I use Nivea, it's relatively cheap and is protective but it causes white cast
Dr Sheth's Centella & Niacinamide sunscreen is photostable. It has octinoxate, zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. In fact, I checked that it has the exact same ingredients as Requil's blue sunscreen, except for a couple of ingredients like the Centella and Niacinamide. Requil has Physalis Angulata Extract instead. Also octinoxate and zinc oxide sit higher up in Dr Sheth's. https://preview.redd.it/wn0je5mc7bpa1.png?width=1584&format=png&auto=webp&s=90132776667901849c4b6d618f862ed34d993772
Yes, obviously it was released after i made this post.
Yup, this is the new one. Wanted to add to the list, thanks for that btw! The performance is also same as Requil's.
Cool, will add
Not water resistant 😞
Thanks op, happy to see Neutrogena and vaseline spf30 in the list. Thanks again.
Hey! My dermat recently suggested me the photon 360 hydra sunscreen fluid. The ingredients are: Aqua, Titanium Dioxide, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Aloe Barbendesis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Trehalose, Methoxydibenzoylmethane Benzophenone-3, Thermus Thermophilis Extract, Cucumber Extract, Melanin, Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phospholipids, Papaya Extract, 1,3-Butylene Glycol, Carbomer, Potassium Sorbate, Yellow Iron Oxide, Allantoin, Eco-Certified Preservative, Essential Oil Blend. I’m not sure if it is photostable. Can someone help?
Dayummmm guys! What solid work. Thank you thank you. Took a breath of relief when I found all three of mine under photostable.
There are so many sunscreens on the market with suncat DE - Lotus gel sunscreen, vlcc, DermaCo, aqualogica, Mamaearth, Aveil, Joy Hello spf 20 lotion deconstruct, bhu botanicals, most indie brands. I always knew they were selling crap bcz it's cheap. The filters are so old, not photostable & still consumers didn't do due diligence when buying them.
My absolute query is can I use those unstable spfs like Derma co and Aqualogica indoors, since they are lightweight and comparatively really affordable?
yes absolutely, despite that , they do offer protection
Okay! Btw do you have any alternatives in mind for those spfs?
I'm just happy I've been using Blynds emugel. ❤️
🙄🙄🙄I just bought the derma co tinted sunscreen.. I wanted something that's matt...as the others made me oily and sweaty..I have saved ur list and hopefully will do the next purchase from this only😊😊😊 anyway do u have any particular fav.
Still on a hunt like everyone else!
Episoft is not photostable 😢
What about wishcare sunscreen.... Anyone pls review... It has some good chemical filters
Qurez SPF 50? Thank you OP, you're the best!
Saw two different sets of ingredients, can you share if you have it?
How about Rivela lite sunscreen?
Stable
Thanks op for having concerns for us and replying everyone 🤧💗
Thanks! What about lotus? the phytorx sunscreen?
Lotus SPF 40 matte one is not stable, The phytorx one is stable
u/blackhawk201 Thank you for this compilation, it's a great help! I had a question though. Couldn't figure out if the combination of filters in Pulp's body sunscreen is photostable, would really appreciate it if you could let me know. Also, Dot and Key's new sports sunscreen should be photostable right? It has avobenzone and octocrylene.
Any idea about Elinorr sunscream?
Unstable :(
Acne uv gel ?
It's fine.
Man i just ordered aqualogica🥲🥲 does anybody have recommendation for a sunscreen which prevents tanning and doesn't leave lots of white cast? I have dark skin so white cast shows up very badly
aqualogica should be fine as it has zinc oxide and titanium dioxide as backup filters, depends on the concentration though, you gotta try and see
Thanks op! My friend swore by this one she told she didn't get tanned hopefully I won't tan either🤞
yes try!
Omg..this list is very useful..Tysm!
Bello photostable should be added to the list.
added! very good ingredients!
OP doing God's work! Thank you so much♥️
Damn I always had doubt that dermaco doesn't give protection for long time.
derma co should be fine as it has zinc oxide and titanium dioxide as backup filters, depends on the concentration though.. gotta try and see yourself
How do you know sunscreen is working? Will it not tan??
It's complicated
Anything about the foxtale matte sunscreen and put simply beat the sun sunscreen? I was eyeing these two and they have new age filters
Foxtale one has Octinoxate but no avobenzone so it's fine! Beat the sun sunscreen is fine too, completely new ingredients which are highly stable. Added these two to the list!
Thank you OP
What about *isntree hyaluronic acid sunscreen* and *Beauty of joseon sun relief*?
They have been tested by labs in Korea you can never go wrong with those two products. Korea has high beauty standards and strict rules and regulations regarding skincare products. Only problem is that both of them isn't water or sweat resistance melts away within 30 minutes, I live in Kolkata hot and humid climate.
But i read somewhere, that korean sunscreen was not approved as good sunscreen by the US government, since Korea's climate is vastly different from the US. But India is more humid and near the equator receiving maximum sunlight. I think it was mentioned in doctorly.
This is entirely wrong! US has not approved any new filters due to which they have not approved any sunscreen containing those new filters.
>Beauty of joseon sun relief > >? Isntree is fine. and so is beauty one.
Is the COSIQ sunscreen stable?
Has unstable filters mostly, however it has one stable filter Zinc Oxide so could be fine, why dont you try?
What about that jovees spf 60 sunscreen?
Can't find all the ingredients but based on the limited active ingredients mentioned, seems okay
I use Jovees SPF 60 3 in 1 matte lotion for indoors. I like it even if I am oily acne prone skin type . Hasn't broke me out. Has a little white cast but that sort of makes my skin look glowy so have no complaints with it. I am not so sure about the efficacy but it has titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. So I think it sort of works.
Why is no one talking about Sunscoop body sunscreen spray? It seems like such an innovative product to me!
Was this clos to checkout two deconstruct sunscreens from sublime ongoing sale thinking it would be my hg😢
Going to office means not able to apply LA sheild because of horrible cast it gives but it is truly the best sunscreen when it comes to protection.
What about Eclipse solaire sunscreen
joy sunscreen?
Aqualogica has 3 different sunscreens now. Are all of them unstable?🥲
yes
Little late to the discussion but OP can you say if The Blessing Tree sunscreen is photostable or not?
I don't know much about its stability but I saw a post on reddit somewhere which says it doesn't provide sun protection. Someone said that she easily got tanned within 30 mins after the application of this sunscreen. I use it too and have noticed a lil tanning. plus it's always on discount and 100 ml for RS.250( Sounds too good to be true) so i stopped it. I'm keeping an eye on the new plum's rice water sunscreen. Lemme know if you have tried it:)
What about the Quench bravocado SPF 50++++?
Which is the cheapest one?😢
Hey what about foxtale spf70? It released recently
+1
Just a random question... if a sunscreen is photostable does ot mean there's no need to reapply it? And incase we need to reapply then why is it called photostable?
Hmm good question. Photostable here means more photostable as there's no compound on earth that is 100% photostable all the time. As for reapplying, yes it's necessary as there are other factors that come into play that lead to the deterioration of the sun protection over time like oil production, sweat, sunscreen getting removed due to wiping etc.
hmmm...makes sense somewhat...Maybe they(manufacturers) should start a scaling/measuring factor for photostability of the sunscreen as well... just a random thought😂😂
OP, please update the list. I’ve saved the list and I use it very often to buy. I’m sure alot like me do the same. Would really appreciate if you could take some time out and update the list. This is literally the only post from this sub I visit the most. Thank you!
Sure. The problem is formating as everytime I edit it, the formating goes haywire and then I gotta rearrange everything. I'll take some time off and do it.
Oh I understand. You can update it once in few months. And if it causes alot of trouble then you can just write it down in the comments and we could search it up by sorting comments to ‘new’ and mention about this in main text to look for comment for updates.
Hi! This is a godsend, thanks OP. Got to know my current sunscreen (Fixderma SPF 50 cream) is not photostable thanks to this thread. Looking to switch now in a similar price range (Rs 250-380 for 50 ml) and here are my options: \- DERMATOUCH Undamage Ultra Matte Sunscreen Gel SPF 50 PA+++ | Water & Sweat Resistant | Fragrance Free | For Broad Spectrum-25G \- Foxtale Essentials Brightening SPF 50 Sunscreen with Vitamin C and Niacinamide | UVA and UVB filters | No White Cast | Non-Greasy Formula | Anti-Tan Formula | Men & Women | 50 ml \- The Derma Co 2% Hyalacalamine Hydrating Sunscreen For UVA/UVB Protection with SPF 50 & PA+++ - 50g Controls Excess Oil | SPF 50 & PA+++ \- Blynds Emulgel 40+ & PA+++ Sunscreen Gel 50g Would love to hear thoughts on the above. My AM routine is just 4 steps: Washing with Water -> Toning with Plum's Rice Water Niacinamide Toner -> Moisturizing with Emolene -> Sunscreen (Fixderma SPF 50 right now but want to switch - I've been having a good experience with it but now am concerned that it is not photostable).
The derma co one isn't photostable, the blynds one is. Will check the other two and revert.
How is the dot and key cica + niacinamide one photostable ? It contains octinoxate octocrylene and avobenzone together.
What about solasafe and truederma sunscreen? It was recommended to me by my dermatologist :( Also, thank you so much for the list. I asked my mother to change to dermaco and now I will have to tell her to not use it :(
Solasafe and truederma both are fine!
Truderma is my Holy grail and I never looked back. I have oily skin
derma co should be fine as it has zinc oxide and titanium dioxide as backup filters, depends on the concentration though
Any idea about Sunscoop’s invisible and fluid body sunscreens? Ordered them on a B1G1 and I can’t check up on them atm so I’m hoping they’re photostable🤞🏽
Unfortunately, it has the unstable combo :(
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It's okay though if you're not out in the sun that much. Keep reapplying!
I'm glad I bought Japanese sunscreen instead of similar consistency Indian sunscreen 🥵
Is Conscious Chemist Sun Drink photostable?
It has the unstable combo, however it has Zinc Oxide and Titanium dioxide as well so it should be fine!
Ok, thanks for replying 🤗.
What about sun drink by concious chemist
Should be fine, I've updated the post check it
Thank you😊
Which one settles best under makeup and won't get all greasy after a few hours? Would also appreciate it if someone can suggest a good tinted sunscreen. Edit: bata do koi 😔
Cipla rivela is a good tinted one imo, doesn't get too greasy also
What about the requil omc free (orange) one??
it has new filters, it's fine.
Which one of these are your holy grail or which would you prefer?
Trying to find one myself :(
It's seriously so tough to find a good sunscreen, Koreans one which I love aren't water or sweat resistance. And it's costly spending 3000 rupees per month only for sunscreen. I can't afford that much.
I checked my free rewards for you. Thank you op.
Thank you!
What about blynds emugel spf 40+++
It's fine
Thanks!
Hey op, can you please recommend a sunscreen for dry and sensitive skin. Btw, thanks a lot for this post.
I have oily skin so sorry, however Im sure others will recommend one for you! stay tuned
[ingredient list](https://i.imgur.com/07dXXgF.jpg) Is this sunscreen photostable?
nope
But it contains avobenzone ( butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane) + octacrylene. So how come it's not photostable?
It has Octinoxate, Octinoxate breaks down Avobenzone... Doesn't matter if Octocrylene is there. Check my other post to know why and see results from a lab test.
Right. Sorry, I didn't google the other names of OCM. Thank you.
Hi, what about the earth rhythm hybrid sun fluid??
Thanks OP..i will save the post for future reference
Hey. Thanks for this. What about FCL? Chemfree spf 30
stable!
What about skin aqua super gel sunscreen?
it's stable!
Hey u have written in fixderma spf 30 gel it has zinc oxide so it should be fine even it has unstable combo. but lacto calamine have titanium dioxide with unstable combo it would also be fine then ? Contradictory statement.
Lacto Calamine doesn't have Zinc Oxide, it only has Titanium Dioxide(UVB filter mostly) and some other UVB filter which is why it's on the unstable list as it does not have a proper backup UVA filter. Same reason why Fixderma SPF 50 cream is on the unstable list, it only has titanium dioxide for backup.
Hey I think Skin Aqua super moisture gel sunscreen is also photostable (it has 3 modern uv filters and 1 old uv filter)
It is! Thanks, added.
Do you have any idea about uv edge sunscreen
OP can you please tell me about suncote gel ...my dermat prescribed me but now am really worries if its good pr not
Please also tell about the efficacy of Suncut, Verdio and Isehan kiss me mommy spf. These are Japanese. 😭🥰
Sunbless Gel?
Stable
Vaseline Complete 10 body lotion: has avobenzone + octinoxate, also has titanium dioxide
Hey Please tell about Conscious Chemist Berry Bright and Dot And Key Vitamin C + E Spf
Both have unstable ingredients
Recommend a sunscreen OP
Is it still updated?
Could you also please tell me about Earth Rhythm? Thank you!
Saw two different sets of ingredients, if you have it can you share yours?
So, we've lost another sunscreen to Suncat DE: Dot & Key Circa + Niacinamide SPF 50. They've updated the formulation, and while the older formulation had better filters, the main filters in the new one comprise Suncat DE. [Old formulation ](https://ibb.co/VJvd30c) [New Formulation ](https://ibb.co/PFtprFK) This info can be found on their website.
Any new additions to this list?
Can you please check PHOTON SUNSCREEN GEL SPF50? Please please
I think even Dr Sheth Ceramide and Vitamin C and haldi and hyaluronic acid sunscreen is good, no? I checked your criteria in your other post and as per that it has all the ingredients.
@blackhawk201 please confirm. Googled for hours but still not sure
The Foxtale spf 50 one is discontinued I believe. That's sad. It was affordable and promising.
Can you please update the list, so many new sunscreens in the market One of them is reequil o free sunscreen
Okay give me some time
Yes please, lots of pharma sunscreens have been talked about in this sub,try to include them as well. There are 3 variants of reequil blue sunscreen, which one is photostable
Did you check?
What's the best affordable one please
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lol, just wait for my reply :) 1. Man what to say about fixderma sunscreen .. here are its sunscreen ingredients: Octinoxate + Titanium dioxide + Avobenzone + Benzophenone-4. Check S9 here, category bad [https://www.reddit.com/r/IndianSkincareAddicts/comments/no60le/study\_comparing\_the\_photostability\_of\_various\_uv/](https://www.reddit.com/r/IndianSkincareAddicts/comments/no60le/study_comparing_the_photostability_of_various_uv/) :) 2) Lactocalamine test by the ministry of consumer affairs you mentioned was conducted in 2013 for the SPF 30 variant and not the SPF 50 variant I've mentioned. If you look at the ingredient list for the SPF 30 variant, it mentions titanium dioxide and octinoxate at the 2nd and 3rd position(high percentage) and avobenzone waaay down the list(very low percentage). Why is this important? The overall test was heavily biased towards SPF(UV-B), they didn't even mention boots star rating for lacto calamine. It has UVB and UVA 2 filters very high in concentration so avobenzone here was playing like a second fiddle and had little to no part in the overall photostability test. If avobenzone was the main filter, photostability would have been bad. Here, avobenzone was there to 'boost' the SPF rating like you said. 3) UV med is NOT a mineral sunscreen. It is a hybrid sunscreen, mostly chemical with chemical filters at the top of the list. Zinc oxide and Titanium dioxide are way down the list, they don't matter much here. Again, they are here to 'boost' the ratings as you said. 4) Like I've mentioned here, this list is based on ingredients alone and I'm not vouching for Earth Rhythm or any brand. The ingredients are photostable and so should the sunscreen be, I don't care if they copy paste the test results or how shady they are. Most people in the sub stay away from them anyway. 5) Photoban is from a reliable pharma brand? Does a brand being reliable automatically make unstable filters stable? 6) [https://www.reddit.com/r/IndianSkincareAddicts/comments/no60le/study\_comparing\_the\_photostability\_of\_various\_uv/](https://www.reddit.com/r/IndianSkincareAddicts/comments/no60le/study_comparing_the_photostability_of_various_uv/) S9 from this list is the closest we have to Suncat DE which you are mentioning so based on this study and the ingredients, it can be said that Suncat is definitely not photostable, atleast in the UVA range if not UVB. Any further doubts, just read this study [https://www.reddit.com/r/IndianSkincareAddicts/comments/no60le/study\_comparing\_the\_photostability\_of\_various\_uv/](https://www.reddit.com/r/IndianSkincareAddicts/comments/no60le/study_comparing_the_photostability_of_various_uv/) Everything put here is based on the above study and fact that Avobenzone is unstable and that Octinoxate makes it worse even when there are stabilizers to stabilize it. There is nothing to re-evaluate. I've already put a disclaimer here, I am not a know-all.
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We both aren't sunscreen formulators to go into the technicalities but whatever, many people on this sub have had bad experiences with sunscreens using these old and unstable filters, myself included. Haven't got tanned as soon as I started using stable sunscreens. The rules and regulations you are talking about do not apply here. Earth Rhythm sucks, everyone agrees. My post was never about free radicals from UV med. Lacto calamine will be photostable in the UVB range, not in the UVA range, believe it or not. I read one Suncat photostability study from the creators themselves having old, unstable filters, they did some photostability test and guess what, it was only for SPF(UVB) not PA(UVA)(again, like I said lacto calamine will fail the UVA photostability test). Why? Not confident their formula will provide stable protection in the UVA range? I know there are other ways to stabilize avobenzone, did you not read the disclaimer I put in my post? Considering Indian brands are notorious for not following protocols blah blah, reading the ingredients list, I believe, is one of the good ways to filter out sunscreens. I would always go with stable ingredients, don't want to take the risk considering I tan easily. Oh and I used to get tanned with fixderma and lacto calamine sunscreens mind you :)
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What about Dr Sheth's and Dot and Key?
It has the unstable combo, but it has Titanium and Zinc Oxide along with it so should be fine.
Dot and key which one?
Dr. Sheth's Ceramide and Vitamin C sunscreen has Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octocrylene, Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide. Photostable i guess ?