Glow+ Dewy Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++ with Papaya & Vitamin C
A broad-spectrum chemical sunscreen. The main watch out is Oxybenzone, flagged for potential hormonal disruption.
- Daily sun protection
- Mineral UV filter preference
- Fragrance free routines
- Relying on the SPF claim without independent evidence
₹279 · ₹6/ml • Analysed 6 June 2026
A hybrid mineral-chemical SPF 50 PA++++ sunscreen with brightening actives - Papaya Extract (Papain enzyme) and Zinc Oxide alongside chemical filters Octinoxate, Avobenzone, and Benzophenone-3. The critical concern shared with the Hydrate+ variant: Benzophenone-3 (Oxybenzone) is present alongside Octinoxate - both are documented endocrine disruptors under regulatory review and both are banned in marine-protected areas for coral toxicity. An additional formulation note: Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Extract is present in a leave-on daytime product; furocoumarins in grapefruit extract have phototoxic potential. Cyclopentasiloxane (D5) is an EU-restricted cyclic silicone. The brightening actives (Papaya, Ceramide) and the UV system are coverage-effective, but the filter safety profile is a meaningful trade-off.
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
What was checked
Each claim checked against publicly available evidence: published test reports, the ingredient list, and regulatory data.
SPF is stated on packaging. No independently published test report found.
PA rating is stated on packaging. The brand's pattern of publishing test reports supports this claim.
No fragrance of any kind found in the INCI. No parfum, no essential oils, no Benzyl Alcohol.
Score breakdown
How this product was rated across four areas. Open any row for the full rationale.
Ingredient SafetyGood32/50Two UV filters carry hormonal disruption concerns: Benzophenone-3 (Oxybenzone), with more established evidence of endocrine disruption and systemic absorption, and Ethylhexyl...
Two UV filters carry hormonal disruption concerns: Benzophenone-3 (Oxybenzone), with more established evidence of endocrine disruption and systemic absorption, and Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (Octinoxate), whose EU max was reduced in 2023. Both are India-permitted but represent a stacking of endocrine-concern filters in a daily-use product. Additionally, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Extract is present in this leave-on daytime formula - grapefruit contains furanocoumarins that can sensitise skin to UV light (phototoxicity). Cyclopentasiloxane (D5) is restricted in EU rinse-off products and faces increasing environmental scrutiny. No fragrance, no parabens.
Formula DesignStrong16/20Multi-filter formula designed for broad-spectrum coverage and photostability.
The hybrid mineral-chemical UV system provides reliable broad-spectrum coverage. TiO2 and ZnO add mineral reliability; Avobenzone covers full UVA range. Papaya Extract's Papain enzyme provides genuine gentle brightening at cosmetic concentrations. Ceramide adds barrier benefit to a sunscreen. Blueberry and Trehalose provide antioxidant support. Titanium Dioxide at tail position (35 of 37) suggests it is present at very low concentration - the mineral contribution to UV protection may be minor relative to the chemical filters.
Claims EvidenceStrong15/20Good evidence for stated claims based on public information.
Full ingredient list on aqualogica.in. SPF 50 and PA++++ are stated. UV filter identities are named. However, Benzophenone-3 (Oxybenzone) is not called out in the product communication despite its established concern profile. Grapefruit Extract's phototoxic potential in a daytime leave-on is not mentioned. No concentrations for brightening actives disclosed.
Ethics & SustainabilityConcern4/10Cruelty-free claim.
Cruelty-free claim. Vegan. Fragrance-free. Both Oxybenzone and Octinoxate are documented coral bleaching agents banned in Hawaii, Palau, and other marine-protected zones. Having both in one formula is a significant environmental concern. HUL brand with Unilever Compass commitments. Cyclopentasiloxane (D5) is an environmental persistence concern.
Ingredient list
37 ingredients · INCI order
| Ingredient |
|---|
Aqua |
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate |
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate |
Dimethicone |
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer |
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane |
Glycerin |
Benzophenone-3 |
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1,3 Butylene Glycol |
Phenoxyethanol |
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice |
Lecithin |
Sodium Levulinate |
Xylitol |
Glucose |
Propylene Glycol |
Phospholipids |
Anhydroxylitol |
Glyceryl Stearate |
Allantoin |
D-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate |
Trehalose |
Oxothiazolidine |
Vaccinium Sect. Cyanococcus (Blueberry) Fruit Extract |
Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Extract |
Phoenix Dactylifera Extract |
Glyceryl Glucoside |
Zinc Oxide |
Cyclopentasiloxane |
Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract |
PEG-10 Dimethicone |
Ceramide |
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil |
Dimethicone |
Titanium Dioxide |
Aluminum Hydroxide |
Polyhydroxystearic Acid |
INCI order as declared on packaging. Position reflects approximate concentration (high to low).
Consumer reviews
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.
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
PA++++ and broad-spectrum coverage are essential for India's intense year-round UV exposure. The Papaya brightening adds relevance for PIH-prone darker Indian skin tones. However, Indian consumers preferring to avoid Oxybenzone (Benzophenone-3) should note its presence alongside Octinoxate. Grapefruit Extract in a daytime leave-on warrants awareness for users with reactive skin. Reapply every 2 hours of direct sun exposure.
