Hydrate+ Dewy Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++
A broad-spectrum chemical sunscreen. The main watch out is Oxybenzone, flagged for potential hormonal disruption.
- Dry skin
- Skincare beginners
- Relying on the SPF claim without independent evidence
₹279 · ₹6/ml • Analysed 6 June 2026
Aqualogica's hero sunscreen uses a hybrid mineral-chemical UV filter system: Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Octinoxate, and Avobenzone for broad-spectrum coverage. The critical concern is Benzophenone-3 (Oxybenzone) - a UV filter with more established endocrine disruption evidence than Octinoxate, banned in Hawaii, Palau, and several marine-protected areas due to coral reef toxicity. Both Oxybenzone and Octinoxate are present in this daily-use leave-on formula applied in meaningful quantities - a significant stacking of hormonal-concern filters. The mineral filters (TiO2, ZnO) add coverage reliability and the hybrid approach achieves a white-cast-free finish. Ceramide 11 provides barrier support. Hyaluronic Acid and Trehalose deliver hydration. Coconut Water appears at INCI position 19 - a supporting ingredient, not the primary hydrating base. Fragrance-free. PA++++ confirms highest UVA protection category.
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 SafetyGood33/50Two UV filters in this formula carry hormonal disruption concerns.
Two UV filters in this formula carry hormonal disruption concerns. Benzophenone-3 (Oxybenzone) has more established evidence of endocrine disruption than Octinoxate: it has been detected in blood and urine after topical application, is banned in several marine-protected areas, and is one of the most scrutinised UV filters globally. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (Octinoxate) is separately flagged - the EU reduced its permitted maximum in 2023 due to endocrine disruption data. Having both in a product applied daily and in generous quantities (the 2-finger-length rule) is a meaningful stacking of concern. Both remain India-permitted. Mineral filters TiO2 and ZnO are inert and safe. Fragrance-free and paraben-free.
Formula DesignStrong16/20Multi-filter formula designed for broad-spectrum coverage and photostability.
The hybrid mineral-chemical UV filter system provides reliable broad-spectrum coverage: TiO2 handles UVB and short UVA, ZnO extends to longer UVA, Avobenzone covers the full UVA range, and Octinoxate contributes UVB absorption. The combination is coverage-effective even without a dedicated next-generation photostabiliser. Ceramide 11 adds genuine barrier value to a sunscreen. Hyaluronic Acid and Trehalose support hydration alongside Xylitol and NMF component Sodium Lactate. Melanin as an ingredient is an interesting novel inclusion. Coconut Water at position 19 is a supporting ingredient rather than a core hydrating base as implied by the brand.
Claims EvidenceStrong15/20Good evidence for stated claims based on public information.
Full ingredient list is published on aqualogica.in. SPF 50 and PA++++ are clearly stated. UV filter identities are visible in the INCI list. However, the brand's marketing and product positioning around Coconut Water as a primary hydration driver is not supported by the INCI position (19 out of 28) - it is a supporting ingredient, not the primary hydrating agent. The presence of Benzophenone-3 (Oxybenzone) is not highlighted or acknowledged in product communications. Active concentrations are not disclosed.
Ethics & SustainabilityConcern4/10Cruelty-free claim.
Cruelty-free claim. Vegan formula. Fragrance-free. Both Oxybenzone and Octinoxate are documented marine ecosystem toxins: both have been banned in Hawaii, Palau, Aruba, and several other marine-protected zones for causing coral bleaching and reef damage. Having both filters in one formula is a significant environmental concern. HUL brand with published Unilever Compass sustainability commitments. Packaging is widely recyclable.
Ingredient list
28 ingredients · INCI order
| Ingredient |
|---|
Aqua |
Titanium Dioxide |
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate |
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane |
Benzophenone-3 |
Phospholipids |
1,3 Butylene Glycol |
Sodium Polyacrylate |
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Glycerin |
Zinc Oxide |
Xylitol |
Caprylic Acid |
Glyceryl Stearate |
Dimethicone |
Hyaluronic Acid |
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil |
D-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate |
Ceramide 11 |
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Water |
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice |
Sodium Lactate |
Trehalose |
Sodium Benzoate |
E-Ascorbic Acid |
Sodium Levulinate |
Phenoxyethanol |
Allantoin |
Melanin |
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++++ is essential for Indian conditions where UVA-driven PIH is a primary concern across darker Fitzpatrick skin tones. The hybrid mineral-chemical formula achieves a white-cast-free finish that makes daily SPF compliance more realistic. However, Indian consumers who prefer to avoid Oxybenzone (Benzophenone-3) - due to its endocrine disruption and marine toxicity profile - should note it is present in this formula. Reapply every 2 hours of direct sun exposure. The dewy finish may feel heavy for oily skin types during humid Indian summers.
