Earth Rhythm Glow Surge Brightening Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Spray SPF 50 With Vitamin C & E
71/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Earth Rhythm Glow Surge SPF 50 is a hybrid chemical sunscreen spray that pairs Homosalate and Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate with Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, and adds Vitamin C and E. The balanced finish is lightweight with low chance of a white cast, and it is generally low risk for breakouts, though some may find it stings slightly around the eyes. It layers reasonably well under makeup. Scoring 71 out of 100 with good protection, it is a capable everyday spray for general sun.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
66
- +12 Homosalate at #2, UV filter
- +18 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #3, UV filter
- +34.2 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #6, UV filter (UVA1 +20.9)
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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Health safety
Medium
47
- +100 Starting score
- −40 Homosalate at #2 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- −12.6 Octinoxate at #3, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- +0 2 endocrine-scrutinized filters together
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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
44
- +100 Starting score
- −16 Octinoxate at #3, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −9 Homosalate at #2, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −18 Volatile alcohol at #1
- −5 Alcohol high up speeds filter migration
- −8 Fragrance
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- −15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #6, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- ← 22 Volatile alcohol at #1
- → 4 1 strong humectants (Betaine)
- → 1 Humectant polyols
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- → 10 Quick-setting carrier (alcohol at #1), fast, even canvas
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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.
- ✨ Vitamin C
- ✨ Vitamin E
Full ingredient list (14)
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 Alcohol
Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
- ↑ 5 high up speeds filter migration
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Legacy UV filter (Homosalate), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 12 UV protection
- ↑ 9 migrates into eyes with sweat
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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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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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5 Betaine
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 4 → nourishing humectant
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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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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 → nourishing humectant polyol
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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10 Xylitol
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Supporting ingredient
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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14 Fragrance
Fragrance
What SPF is Earth Rhythm Glow Surge?
It is an SPF 50 broad spectrum sunscreen spray. The line also adds Vitamin C and E, and it carries good protection in our rating.
Does the Earth Rhythm Glow Surge Brightening Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Spray SPF 50 With Vitamin C & E leave a white cast?
No, it is rated low for white cast and has a balanced, lightweight finish, so it should blend in well on most skin tones.
Is it good for acne-prone skin?
It is generally low risk for clogging pores, so it can suit acne-prone skin. Note it has a medium sting rating, so take care around the eyes.