Ardene solari Aqua Newgen Sunscreen SPF 50
70/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Ardene solari Aqua Newgen Sunscreen SPF 50 is a chemical hybrid formula combining Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate and Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane (avobenzone). It wears with a low white cast, a balanced finish and a lightweight feel, although it may sting slightly around the eyes for some users. The inclusion of a dedicated UVA filter helps round out its coverage. With good protection and a mid-range overall rating, it is a reasonable lightweight daily option.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
60
- +18 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #2, UV filter
- +34.2 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #4, UV filter (UVA1 +20.9)
- +28.5 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane at #5, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
- −3.6 UVA2 coverage saturated
- ×0.75 Avobenzone + octinoxate degrade each other in sunlight
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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Health safety
High
61
- +100 Starting score
- −36 Octinoxate at #2 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- −3.5 Avobenzone at #5, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Allergens
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- −18 Fragrance
- −12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
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Eye sting
Medium
60
- +100 Starting score
- −16 Avobenzone at #5, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −16 Octinoxate at #2, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −8 Fragrance
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Fabric stains
Medium
40
- +100 Starting score
- −45 Avobenzone at #5, reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
- −15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #4, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- → 1 Glycerin at #17, the anchor humectant
- → 2 Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid at #21, hyaluronic family
- → 1 1 strong humectants (Panthenol)
- → 1 Humectant polyols
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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 (25)
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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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus)
- ↑ 34.2 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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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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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 → nourishing humectant polyol
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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13 Sarcosine
Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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Botanical extract
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Botanical extract
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17 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 → nourishing the anchor humectant
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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19 Panthenol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
- 1 → nourishing humectant
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20 Lactic Acid
pH adjuster
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 → nourishing hyaluronic family
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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25 Fragrance
Fragrance
Is the Ardene solari Aqua Newgen sunscreen mineral or chemical?
It is a chemical hybrid sunscreen. It uses Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate and avobenzone, with no mineral filters.
Does the Ardene solari Aqua Newgen Sunscreen SPF 50 sting the eyes?
It rates medium on stinging, so it may cause mild irritation around the eyes for some users. Applying carefully and avoiding the immediate eye area generally helps.
Is it good for oily or acne-prone skin?
It rates low for pore-clogging and feels lightweight with a balanced finish, so it is generally manageable for oilier skin. People prone to stinging may want to apply it cautiously near the eyes.