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ANTINORMSunscreens
Set to Protect SPF 50 PA++++ Sunscreen Mist
Antinorm's flagship product is a multi-function SPF 50 PA++++ setting spray built around a seven-filter UV system, one of the most advanced photostable filter combinations available in the Indian market. The system includes Tinosorb S (Bemotrizinol), Tinosorb M, Mexoryl SX, DHHB (Uvinul A+), Uvinul T150, Ensulizole, and Benzophenone-4. Critically, there is no Oxybenzone, no Octinoxate, and no Avobenzone, avoiding all three of the most contested organic UV filters. Denatured Alcohol appears near the top of the list as a required solvent for the setting spray format; the brand explicitly acknowledges this trade-off in their product description. Supporting actives include Niacinamide, Ectoin, Panthenol, Glycerin, Green Tea, and Centella Asiatica. No published SPF test report is publicly available.
MOSTLYCLEAN
Mostly CleanBest for
- Daily Use
- Humid Weather
- Makeup Wearers
Avoid if
- Drying Alcohol
- Relying on the SPF claim without independent evidence
Rs.799-Rs.1,199 • Analysed 10 June 2026
India Context
The seven-filter photostable system makes this one of the most rigorously formulated sunscreens available in the Indian market at any price. For India's UV Index 8-11+ year-round environment, avoiding avobenzone photodegradation and Oxybenzone's endocrine disruptor classification are meaningful advantages. The setting spray format is particularly relevant for Indian climates where heavy sunscreen textures cause sweating and pilling under makeup. Ectoin's stress-protection is valuable under India's chronic high-UV load. The Denatured Alcohol trade-off is most relevant for individuals with dry or compromised-barrier skin; for oily skin types prevalent in India's humid regions, the alcohol may actually be beneficial for texture and sebum control. Reapply every 2-3 hours outdoors.
This is a web evidence review, not a Clean Sheet certification. We checked the ingredient list, publicly available test reports, marketing claims, and formula logic using only public information available at the time of review.
At a glance
✗Alcohol free
✓Paraben free
✗SPF verified
✓Reef safe
What was checked
Good
What was checked
Good
SPF 50 PA++++Needs context
SPF claim is plausible from the seven-filter system but no independent published test report is publicly available to confirm the stated protection factor.
Brand claim
Seven next-generation UV filters, photostableVerified
All seven filters are identifiable by INCI name and their photostability is established in published literature.
Published evidence
Blue light protectionNeeds context
Blue light protection from cosmetic SPF products is not well-supported by current evidence and is generally considered a marketing claim.
Brand claim
Verified: confirmed from public evidenceSupported: consistent with available evidenceNeeds context: relevant for some usersNot verified: could not be confirmed
The breakdown
Public Evidence Score across 5 pillars. Open any row for the full rationale.
Ingredient SafetyStrong
Ingredient Safety
Strong
This formula deliberately avoids the three most contested UV filters: no Oxybenzone (Benzophenone-3, classified as a Category 1 Endocrine Disruptor by ECHA in 2025), no Octinoxate ...
This formula deliberately avoids the three most contested UV filters: no Oxybenzone (Benzophenone-3, classified as a Category 1 Endocrine Disruptor by ECHA in 2025), no Octinoxate (under FDA and EU hormonal disruption review), and no Avobenzone (which degrades in sunlight without careful co-formulation). No mandatory deductions apply. Discretionary: Denatured Alcohol appears at a high concentration in this leave-on sunscreen and can disrupt the stratum corneum lipid layer with chronic daily use, particularly on dry or compromised skin (-4). Benzophenone-4 (Sulisobenzone) is structurally distinct from Oxybenzone and EU-permitted at up to 5% in leave-on; some studies note mild hormonal activity at high doses (-1). No fragrance allergens, no parabens, and all UV filters comply with EU and India regulations.
Formula LogicExcellent
Formula Logic
Excellent
The seven-filter UV system is among the most advanced sunscreen chemistry available to Indian consumers at any price. Tinosorb S (Bemotrizinol) is a broad-spectrum UVA and UVB filter that is intrinsically photostable via reverse photoisomerism. Tinosorb M is a hybrid organic-inorganic filter that photostabilises co-formulated filters. Mexoryl SX provides high photostability UVA coverage. DHHB (Uvinul A+) covers UVA1 and UVA2. Uvinul T150 is one of the most photostable UVB filters available. Ensulizole covers UVB. Together they provide comprehensive, degradation-resistant broad-spectrum coverage. Ectoin is a stress-protectant helping repair UV-induced cellular stress. Pullulan film-forming provides the setting spray lock. Minor deduction: Denatured Alcohol as a key solvent is a necessary trade-off for the spray format but creates a formulation logic tension for a daily leave-on product.
Claims EvidenceGood
Claims Evidence
Good
The SPF 50 PA++++ and seven next-generation UV filter claims are fully verifiable from the published ingredient list. Every filter is identifiable by name. The brand publicly acknowledges the Denatured Alcohol trade-off, which is an unusual and positive standard for the Indian market. Gaps: no independent SPF test report has been published to confirm the stated protection factor. Benzophenone-4's regulatory profile is not communicated to consumers. The blue light protection claim is not strongly supported by current evidence and is a marketing claim.
“SPF 50 PA++++” SPF claim is plausible from the seven-filter system but no independent published test report is publicly available to confirm the stated protection factor.
“Seven next-generation UV filters, photostable” All seven filters are identifiable by INCI name and their photostability is established in published literature.
“Blue light protection” Blue light protection from cosmetic SPF products is not well-supported by current evidence and is generally considered a marketing claim.
Test TransparencyGrade CFair
Test Transparency
Grade CFair
No published SPF test report. For a sunscreen making an SPF 50 PA++++ claim, the absence of a public test certificate is a significant transparency gap. The seven-filter system is advanced but unverified by any published independent test. Grade C reflects a lack of published study despite the product being a regulated SPF claim product.
Consumer ClarityStrong
Consumer Clarity
Strong
The brand communicates the Denatured Alcohol trade-off directly on the product page, which is notably transparent for the Indian market. Full ingredient list is published. Gaps: no SPF test certificate published; Benzophenone-4 concern profile not disclosed.
Ingredient list
Strong
Ingredient list
Strong
SafeNoteCaution
| Ingredient |
|---|
Aqua |
Denatured Alcohol |
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid |
Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid |
Benzophenone 4 |
Niacinamide |
Phenoxyethanol (and) Ethylhexylglycerin |
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol |
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine |
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate |
Ethylhexyl Triazone |
Sodium Hydroxide |
D-Panthenol |
Glycerin |
Green Tea Extract |
Centella Asiatica Extract |
Ectoin |
Pullulan |
Polyvinylpyrrolidone |
Sodium Gluconate |
Disodium EDTA |
INCI order as declared on packaging. Position reflects approximate concentration (high to low).
Regulatory screen
Review
Regulatory screen
Review
EU 1223/2009EU Cosmetics Regulation - Annexes II–VI
All UV filters comply with EU Regulation 1223/2009 Annex VI. No Oxybenzone (BP-3), no Octinoxate. Benzophenone-4 is EU permitted at up to 5% in leave-on. No prohibited substances.
India CR 2020India Cosmetics Rules, CDSCO
Compliant with India Cosmetics Regulation 2020. All UV filters are Schedule S permitted.
Health Canada HotlistCanada prohibited & restricted ingredients
No hotlist substances detected. Denatured Alcohol and UV filters are not on the Canadian hotlist.
US FDA 21 CFRUS FDA Parts 700–740
Tinosorb S and Tinosorb M are not FDA-approved OTC sunscreen ingredients for the US market. Product is marketed in India, not the US.
MFDS KoreaKorea Cosmetics Act
No restricted substances under Korean MFDS cosmetics regulations.
ECHA SVHCSubstances of Very High Concern
No SVHC detected. No Oxybenzone present; ECHA 2025 Annex XIV candidate classification for Oxybenzone is therefore not triggered.
IARCCarcinogen classifications Groups 1/2A/2B
No IARC classified carcinogens in formula.
AICIS AustraliaAustralian industrial chemical safety
No restricted industrial chemicals.
TGA AustraliaTherapeutic claims (if applicable)
UV filters comply with Australian sunscreen regulations. No restricted substances.
Canada NHPIDNatural health product ingredients
Not applicable. No Natural Health Product claims.
Flags are based on publicly available INCI only. Not a substitute for full regulatory compliance review.
Claims checked
Good
Claims checked
Good
SPF 50 PA++++Needs proof
SPF claim is plausible from the seven-filter system but no independent published test report is publicly available to confirm the stated protection factor.
Mentioned only
Seven next-generation UV filters, photostablePublicly supported
All seven filters are identifiable by INCI name and their photostability is established in published literature.
Evidence visible
Blue light protectionNeeds proof
Blue light protection from cosmetic SPF products is not well-supported by current evidence and is generally considered a marketing claim.
Mentioned only
What would strengthen this review
Public evidence the brand could provide to close verification gaps
- ○Independent published SPF test report confirming SPF 50 PA++++ protection factor
- ○Consumer communication on Benzophenone-4 regulatory profile
About this review
The seven-filter photostable system is genuinely one of India's most advanced sunscreen formulations. The brand's honest disclosure of the Denatured Alcohol trade-off sets a positive transparency standard. The main gap for this scoring band is the absence of a published SPF test report, which is a meaningful omission for a product making an SPF 50 PA++++ claim.
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Independent reviewPublic evidence only
Full methodology
- What global regulations say about each ingredient
- What toxicology evidence shows at cosmetic concentrations
- What formula concentration context changes
- What the product format and leave-on contact time changes
- What the stated user group needs
- What published test evidence confirms
- What the brand is claiming vs what evidence supports
