ajanta Sunstop Aquagel Spf 30
83/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
ajanta Sunstop Aquagel is an SPF 30 sunscreen built on a hybrid chemical filter system, combining Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, and Ethylhexyl Triazone for broad-spectrum cover. The balanced finish stays lightweight with a low white cast and generally does not sting, so it is comfortable for everyday face wear. Its low breakout-trigger rating makes it a reasonable pick for skin prone to congestion. With good protection and a score of 83/100, it is a solid daily option, though SPF 30 sits below the highest tier.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
80
- +18 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #2, UV filter
- +28.8 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #8, UV filter (UVA1 +17.6)
- +17.6 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #9, UV filter
- +28.8 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #16, UV filter (UVA1 +9.6)
- −14.4 UVB coverage saturated
- +1 Label claims (SPF 30)
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Health safety
High
64
- +100 Starting score
- −36 Octinoxate at #2 (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Eye sting
Low
84
- +100 Starting score
- −16 Octinoxate at #2, migrates into eyes with sweat
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Fungal acne
Low
76
- +100 Starting score
- −24 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (PEG-40 Stearate)
- +0 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride at #3, a safe base that does not feed Malassezia
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- −15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #8, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- ← 5 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- → 4 Glycerin at #12, the anchor humectant
- → 4 Light emollient/solvent (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- ← 4 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- → 3 1 emollient lipids (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- → 5 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- → 1 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- ← 4 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Polyacrylamide)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.
How we rate water resistance →Full ingredient list (17)
What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, ↑ / ↓ give the direction, and ← / → shift a slider toward its ends (finish, moisture, makeup base). Auto-derived from our scoring rules and the ingredient's position.
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1 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 18 UV protection
- ↑ 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 4 → nourishing light emollient
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light ← 5 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 24 feeds malassezia
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 28.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 17.6 UV protection
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 3 → dewy emollient lipid
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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12 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 4 → nourishing the anchor humectant
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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 28.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Supporting ingredient
Does ajanta Sunstop Aquagel leave a white cast?
No, white cast is rated low. It uses an all-chemical hybrid filter system with no mineral filters, so it tends to absorb clear on most skin tones.
Is the ajanta Sunstop Aquagel Spf 30 good for oily or acne-prone skin?
It is a reasonable fit. The finish is balanced and lightweight, and the breakout- trigger rating is low, which is generally friendlier for congestion-prone skin.
Is ajanta Sunstop Aquagel a good sunscreen?
It scores 83/100 with good protection at SPF 30, making it a solid everyday face option. The main limitation is that SPF 30 sits below the highest protection tier.