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SKOTOS 360 offers a popular sunscreen format and high SPF claims, but its lack of ingredient transparency and visible clinical evidence for its ambitious '360-degree' protection claims places a significant burden of trust on the consumer.
₹547 • Analysed 23 October 2026
SKOTOS 360 Sunscreen Gel is positioned as a high-SPF, broad-spectrum sunscreen suitable for Indian conditions, offering protection against UVA, UVB, IR, and Blue Light. Its oil-free, matte, silicone-based gel formula is well-suited for India's humid climate and for oily/acne-prone skin types, which are common. The price point is in the mid-to-premium range for a 50g sunscreen, with significant discounts available on some platforms. However, the lack of a full INCI list and publicly visible finished-product clinical evidence for its ambitious claims (especially SPF/PA, IR/Blue Light, and anti-aging) raises transparency and ASCI compliance concerns for the Indian consumer.
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Claimed SPF/PA rating is a clinical endpoint, but no ISO 24444 or equivalent in-vivo test report for the finished product is publicly visible.
Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide are listed as components, which are known physical UV filters providing broad-spectrum protection. However, no finished product test data is visible.
This is a performance claim requiring specific testing for IR and Blue Light protection, which is not publicly visible for the finished product.
The product is described as a 'gel' and 'silicone-based', which supports a lightweight, oil-free feel. Cyclopentasiloxane is listed as a component.
The silicone-based gel formulation (containing Cyclopentasiloxane) is consistent with these claims.
This claim requires specific water resistance testing (e.g., ISO 16217 or FDA monograph), which is not publicly visible for the finished product.
Brand states testing was done, but no details of the study (methodology, sample size, results) are publicly visible.
The oil-free, silicone-based gel formulation is generally well-suited for oily and acne-prone skin. No full INCI to confirm non-comedogenicity.
What we could confirm from public sources and the verified ingredient list.
Ingredient Safety & Toxicity
Full ingredient list retrieved and verified against the label.
Screened against the ingredient database (3 of 3 ingredients matched); no cosmetics-prohibited ingredient found.
Cyclopentasiloxane: D5 bioaccumulates in aquatic environment
No IARC-classified or formaldehyde-releasing ingredient found in the database screen.
Irritation & Allergen Risk
No EU-declarable or database-flagged allergen found in the list.
No high-sensitisation preservative (MI/MCI/formaldehyde-releaser) from our screen was found.
Brand claims dermatologist testing (claim stated; underlying report not seen).
Ingredient Transparency
Active percentages are disclosed for the hero ingredient(s).
Standards & Compliance
Usage warnings and directions are clear on the label.
Sustainability & Ethics
Brand makes a cruelty-free / PETA claim.
Screened against a curated reference set that we are continuing to verify and expand, so “clear” means no flag from that set, not a guarantee. Not a substitute for a full toxicological or clinical assessment.
| Ingredient |
|---|
Zinc Oxide |
Titanium Dioxide |
Cyclopentasiloxane |
INCI order as declared on packaging. Position reflects approximate concentration (high to low).
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified based on partial INCI.
Full INCI not disclosed, which is a requirement under India Cosmetics Rules 2020.
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified based on partial INCI.
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified based on partial INCI.
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified based on partial INCI.
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified based on partial INCI.
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified based on partial INCI.
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified based on partial INCI.
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified based on partial INCI.
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified based on partial INCI.
Flags are based on publicly available INCI only. Not a substitute for full regulatory compliance assessment.
“SPF 60+ PA+++ broad-spectrum sun protection.”
Quantified SPF/PA claims require verifiable clinical study data for substantiation, which is not publicly visible for this product.
“Helps defend against Infrared (IR) and Blue Light exposure.”
Specific protection claims against IR and Blue Light require verifiable test data, which is not publicly visible.
“Water- and sweat-resistant for long-lasting protection.”
Water- and sweat-resistance claims require verifiable test data, which is not publicly visible.
“Reduces melanin polymerization, freckles, and black spots while providing the most effective skin lightening.”
Uses absolute and superlative language ('most effective') without disclosed comparative study. Claims 'skin lightening' which is a sensitive area under CDSCO guidance. No clinical proof for this specific product.
“Protects against harmful free radicals and helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, which…”
Claims to 'reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles' without publicly visible clinical evidence for the finished product.
“SHIELD against blue light helps in the fight against aging and hyperpigmentation caused by blue light.”
Claims to 'fight against aging and hyperpigmentation caused by blue light' without publicly visible clinical evidence for the finished product.
“Best indoor sunscreen.”
Uses unsubstantiated superlative 'Best' without disclosed methodology or comparative study.
“Anti-pollution support.”
Anti-pollution claims require verifiable test data, which is not publicly visible.
Claimed SPF/PA rating is a clinical endpoint, but no ISO 24444 or equivalent in-vivo test report for the finished product is publicly visible.
Missing
Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide are listed as components, which are known physical UV filters providing broad-spectrum protection. However, no finished product test data is visible.
Mentioned only
This is a performance claim requiring specific testing for IR and Blue Light protection, which is not publicly visible for the finished product.
Missing
The product is described as a 'gel' and 'silicone-based', which supports a lightweight, oil-free feel. Cyclopentasiloxane is listed as a component.
Mentioned only
The silicone-based gel formulation (containing Cyclopentasiloxane) is consistent with these claims.
Mentioned only
This claim requires specific water resistance testing (e.g., ISO 16217 or FDA monograph), which is not publicly visible for the finished product.
Missing
Brand states testing was done, but no details of the study (methodology, sample size, results) are publicly visible.
Evidence visible
The oil-free, silicone-based gel formulation is generally well-suited for oily and acne-prone skin. No full INCI to confirm non-comedogenicity.
Mentioned only
Broad-spectrum UV filters (Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide) are known to help prevent these concerns, but no finished product evidence is visible.
Mentioned only
UV protection generally helps reduce premature aging, but this is an indirect benefit of sunscreen, not a specific anti-aging claim with finished product evidence.
Mentioned only
Public evidence the brand could provide to close verification gaps
This analysis evaluates brand claims against visible evidence and formula logic. It does not replace a full ingredient safety analysis or a clinical product test. Results vary by individual, and the consumer should always read the full ingredient list and follow usage guidance.
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