Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel
88/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel is a chemical (hybrid) sunscreen that combines modern filters such as Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine and Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol with homosalate and salicylate for broad coverage. It is lightweight with a balanced finish, keeps white cast low, and generally does not sting, which suits most skin types including blemish-prone. Protection is excellent and the score of 88.3/100 is one of the strongest in this set. A well-rounded everyday choice.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
100
- +8 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #3, UV filter
- +11.4 Homosalate at #4, UV filter
- +45.6 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #7, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
- +38.4 Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol at #9, UV filter (UVA1 +14.4)
- +9.6 Polysilicone-15 at #10, UV filter
- +28.8 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #11, UV filter (UVA1 +17.6)
- β26.9 UVB coverage saturated
- β12.7 UVA2 coverage saturated
- β2.2 UVA1 coverage saturated
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Health safety
Medium
60
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Homosalate at #4 (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Eye sting
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- β6 Homosalate at #4, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β9 Octisalate at #3, migrates into eyes with sweat
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Comedogenic
Low
99
- +100 Starting score
- β1 Olea Europaea Fruit Oil at #20, moderate comedogenic signal
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Fungal acne
Medium
73
- +100 Starting score
- β18 2 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin)
- β9 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Ceteth-10)
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #11, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Moisture
Hydrating
LightNourishing
- β 2 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 1 Glycerin at #17, the anchor humectant
- β 2 Sodium Hyaluronate at #22, hyaluronic family
- β 2 Humectant polyols
- β 1 1 emollient lipids (Olea Europaea Fruit Oil)
- β 6 Ceramide barrier lipids
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 2 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 2 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dibutyl Adipate)
- β 1 1 emollient lipids (Olea Europaea Fruit Oil)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 2 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 2 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 1 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Carbomer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.
How we rate water resistance βSkincare extras
Beneficial actives this formula contains. Informational only, not part of the rating: their effect depends on a concentration the label does not disclose.
- β¨ Niacinamide
- β¨ Ceramides
- β¨ Centella asiatica
Full ingredient list (43)
What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, β / β give the direction, and β / β 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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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 β nourishing humectant polyol
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Legacy UV filter (Octisalate), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 8 UV protection
- β 9 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Legacy UV filter (Homosalate)
- β 11.4 UV protection
- β 6 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S)
- β 45.6 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 2 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 2 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb M), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 38.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Polysilicone-15), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 9.6 UV protection
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 28.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Botanical extract
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15 Ceramide NP
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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17 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
- β 1 moderate comedogenic signal
- 1 β nourishing emollient lipid
- 1 β dewy emollient lipid
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Botanical extract
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 β nourishing hyaluronic family
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23 Ceteth-10
Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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26 Propanediol
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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27 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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28 Astaxanthin
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the 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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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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37 Adenosine
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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38 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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40 Tromethamine
pH adjuster
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41 Carbomer
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
Does the Isntree Watery Sun Gel leave a white cast?
No, white cast is generally low. The gel texture and chemical-led filter mix keep it from leaving a noticeable cast.
Is the Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel good for oily or acne-prone skin?
It tends to suit them well. It is lightweight with a balanced finish and low breakout risk, which works for blemish-prone and combination skin.
Is this a good sunscreen overall?
Yes. With a score of 88.3/100 and excellent protection, it is one of the strongest options here. It is lightweight, low on white cast, and generally non-stinging.