Aqualogica Glowy Dewy Sunscreen
63/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Aqualogica Glowy Dewy Sunscreen is an old-school formula combining Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane (Avobenzone), and Benzophenone-3 with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. It delivers a dewy, glow-forward finish that is lightweight with low white cast and low pore-clogging potential. With good protection but a lower score of 62.6 out of 100, it is a pleasant-feeling option whose dated filter mix holds back its overall rating.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
58
- +18 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #3, UV filter
- +28.5 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane at #6, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
- +17.6 Benzophenone-3 at #8, UV filter
- +12.3 Zinc Oxide at #28, UV filter (UVA1 +5.4)
- +9.9 Titanium Dioxide at #38, UV filter (UVA1 +1.5)
- −2.1 UVB coverage saturated
- −7.1 UVA2 coverage saturated
- ×0.75 Avobenzone + octinoxate degrade each other in sunlight
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Health safety
Low
14
- +100 Starting score
- −70 Oxybenzone at #8 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- −12.6 Octinoxate at #3, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- −3.5 Avobenzone at #6, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- +0 2 endocrine-scrutinized filters together
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Allergens
Low
94
- +100 Starting score
- −6 Photoallergen-tail UV filters (Benzophenone-3)
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White cast
Low
84
- +100 Starting score
- −5 Zinc Oxide at #28
- −6 Titanium Dioxide at #38
- −10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- +2.1 PHSA dispersant, fights agglomeration
- +2.8 Coated minerals (Aluminum Hydroxide, Hydrogen Dimethicone)
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Eye sting
Low
63
- +100 Starting score
- −16 Avobenzone at #6, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −5 Oxybenzone at #8, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −16 Octinoxate at #3, migrates into eyes with sweat
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Heavy feel
Low
95
- +100 Starting score
- −3 Zinc Oxide at #28
- −2 Titanium Dioxide at #38
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Fungal acne
Medium
68
- +100 Starting score
- −23 2 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Lecithin)
- −9 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Glyceryl Stearate)
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Fabric stains
High
28
- +100 Starting score
- −45 Avobenzone at #6, reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
- −20 Oxybenzone at #8, yellow stains on white cotton
- −2 Zinc Oxide at #28, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- −5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Nourishing
LightNourishing
- ← 2 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- → 10 Glycerin at #7, the anchor humectant
- → 2 Hyaluronic Acid at #35, hyaluronic family
- → 2 2 strong humectants (Trehalose, Glyceryl Glucoside)
- → 1 1 emollient lipids (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil)
- → 6 Ceramide barrier lipids
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Finish
Dewy
MatteDewy
- ← 2 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- → 10 2 emollient lipids (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- → 3 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- → 3 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- ← 7 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Sodium Acrylates Copolymer)
- ← 3 Humectant syrup tackiness
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.
How we rate water resistance →Skincare extras
Beneficial actives this formula contains. Informational only, not part of the rating: their effect depends on a concentration the label does not disclose.
- ✨ Aloe vera
Full ingredient list (40)
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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 9 → dewy emollient lipid
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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 18 UV protection
- ↓ 12.6 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- ↑ 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Legacy UV filter (Avobenzone)
- ↑ 28.5 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↓ 3.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- ↑ 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
- ↑ 45 reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
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7 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 10 → nourishing the anchor humectant
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Legacy UV filter (Oxybenzone), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 17.6 UV protection
- ↑ 5 migrates into eyes with sweat
- ↑ 20 yellow stains on white cotton
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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12 Lecithin
Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 14 feeds malassezia
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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14 Xylitol
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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15 Glucose
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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20 Allantoin
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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22 Trehalose
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 → nourishing humectant
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Supporting ingredient
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- 1 → nourishing humectant
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28 Zinc Oxide
Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 12.3 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 2 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light ← 1 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 1 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Botanical extract
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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32 Ceramide
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Botanical extract
- 1 → nourishing emollient lipid
- 1 → dewy emollient lipid
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 → nourishing hyaluronic family
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36 C9-12 Alkane
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- light ← 1 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 1 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 9.9 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
Does Aqualogica Glowy Dewy Sunscreen leave a white cast?
No, white cast is commonly low even with the zinc oxide and titanium dioxide in the blend. It wears dewy and lightweight for a glow-forward look. The finish suits drier skin types.
Is the Aqualogica Glowy Dewy Sunscreen mineral or chemical?
It is an old-school mix, combining chemical filters like Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Avobenzone, and Benzophenone-3 with mineral zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. The dated filter set limits its rating. It scores 62.6 out of 100.
Is it a good sunscreen?
It provides good protection but scores a lower 62.6 out of 100, mainly because of its older filter mix. The dewy, glowy feel is its strength. Those wanting a higher rating may look elsewhere.