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Strawberry Dew Tinted Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++

A tinted SPF 50+/PA++++ sunscreen using a five-filter system: Uvinul A Plus, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Tinosorb S, Tinosorb M, and Titanium Dioxide. No Benzophenone-3, no Octinoxate, no fragrance. Tint is delivered via iron oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492), inert mineral pigments that also provide visible light protection - clinically relevant for melasma and PIH management. Niacinamide, Panthenol, and Sodium Hyaluronate add meaningful skin benefit. Strawberry extract (Fragaria Ananassa) is a supporting antioxidant ingredient.

Approved

Clean Sheet Approved

Best for

Daily Use
Humid Weather
Melanin Rich Skin

Avoid if

Relying on the SPF claim without independent evidence

₹449-₹749 • Analysed 11 June 2026

India Context

Iron oxide tinted sunscreens have particular relevance for India because visible light (blue-violet light) is now understood to worsen melasma, a condition highly prevalent in South Asian skin. Iron oxides in tinted sunscreens provide visible light protection that untinted SPFs cannot. This makes tinted SPFs a clinically meaningful upgrade for Indians with melasma or PIH.

Key Ingredients

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate•Ethylhexyl Triazone•C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateView all ingredients

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Ingredient & Safety

Formula Logic

Public Claim Support

Transparency

Consumer Clarity

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

✓Fragrance free

✓Alcohol free

✓Paraben free

✗SPF verified

What was checked

3 claims checked against public evidence

Strong

SPF 50+ PA++++Needs context

Five-filter system credibly supports the claim but no published test report on brand PDP.

Brand claim

Visible light protection (melasma relevance)Verified

Iron oxides provide visible light (blue-violet) protection, clinically documented to benefit melasma and PIH.

Published evidence

Strawberry Dew - Strawberry as hero activeNeeds context

Fragaria Ananassa appears mid-to-late in the ingredient list; antioxidant contribution is secondary and the name overstates its role.

Brand claim

Verified: confirmed from public evidenceSupported: consistent with available evidenceNeeds context: relevant for some usersNot verified: could not be confirmed

The breakdown

Strong public evidence

Public Evidence Score across 5 pillars. Open any row for the full rationale.

Ingredient Safety

Excellent

Clean allergen profile with a fragrance free formula.

The UV filter system uses modern, photostable filters: Uvinul A Plus, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Tinosorb S, Tinosorb M, and Titanium Dioxide. No Benzophenone-3, no Octinoxate, no synthetic fragrance, no azo dyes. The tint is delivered by iron oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492), which are inert mineral pigments with no allergen risk. This is one of the cleanest UV filter profiles in the Dot & Key range. Isododecane is a volatile silicone; Phenyl Trimethicone adds a smooth, skin-feel effect.

Formula Logic

Strong

SPF 50+ PA++++ with five UV filters (Uvinul A Plus, Tinosorb S, Tinosorb M, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Titanium Dioxide) covering UVA I, UVA II, and UVB comprehensively. Iron oxides provide visible light protection, particularly blue-violet wavelengths - clinically relevant for melasma and PIH management. Niacinamide, Panthenol, and Sodium Hyaluronate add skin benefit beyond SPF. Fragaria Ananassa (Strawberry) extract appears mid-to-late in the list as an antioxidant supporting ingredient.

Claims Evidence

Strong

Good evidence for stated claims based on public information.

SPF 50+ PA++++ is claimed but the brand does not publish a test report on the product page. Without a published SPF test, consumers cannot independently verify the stated protection level. The full ingredient list is published on dotandkey.com and the iron oxide pigments are clearly listed. The 'Strawberry Dew' name implies that strawberry extract plays a meaningful functional role, but its position in the ingredient list suggests only trace concentration. The visible light protection benefit of iron oxides is not explained to consumers.

“SPF 50+ PA++++” Five-filter system credibly supports the claim but no published test report on brand PDP.

“Visible light protection (melasma relevance)” Iron oxides provide visible light (blue-violet) protection, clinically documented to benefit melasma and PIH.

“Strawberry Dew - Strawberry as hero active” Fragaria Ananassa appears mid-to-late in the ingredient list; antioxidant contribution is secondary and the name overstates its role.

Test Transparency

Grade CGood

No SPF test certificate published on brand PDP. SPF and PA claims are made without consumer-accessible test data. The iron oxide visible-light-protection benefit - one of this product's most clinically meaningful differentiators - is not supported by product-specific published data.

Consumer Clarity

Excellent

Full INCI list published. Iron oxide pigments clearly listed and identifiable. Minor opportunity to communicate visible light protection benefit to consumers, but no clarity gaps that penalise.

Ingredient list

32 ingredients · INCI order

Excellent

SafeNoteCaution

Ingredient	What it does
Aqua	Solvent base
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate	Uvinul A Plus; photostable UVA filter, modern, excellent safety profile
Ethylhexyl Triazone	Photostable UVB filter; part of UV filter pre-blend
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate	Emollient and UV filter solubiliser
Dibutyl Adipate	Emollient solvent for UV filter dispersal
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate	Lightweight emollient, aids UV filter solubilisation
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine	Tinosorb S; broad-spectrum UVA/UVB filter, highly photostable
Isododecane	Volatile silicone; evaporates on skin, contributes to non-greasy finish
Glycerin	Humectant
Dimethicone	Silicone, smooth application texture
Phenyl Trimethicone	Silicone emollient; adds glide and light-reflecting finish
Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate	Multifunctional ester emollient and emulsifier
Titanium Dioxide	Physical broad-spectrum UV filter; provides the base for the tinted finish and adds visible light protection
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol	Tinosorb M; broad-spectrum organic-mineral hybrid filter, photostable
Isononyl Isononanoate	Lightweight emollient ester, non-greasy
Propanediol	Plant-derived humectant and solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride	Lightweight coconut-derived emollient, non-comedogenic
Dicaprylyl Carbonate	Lightweight emollient with excellent skin feel
Fragaria Ananassa (Strawberry) Fruit Extract	Antioxidant, soothing; mid-to-late list position as supporting ingredient
Tocopheryl Acetate	Vitamin E ester, antioxidant
Niacinamide	Vitamin B3, brightening, anti-inflammatory, sebum regulation
Panthenol	Pro-Vitamin B5, soothing, barrier-supportive
Sodium Hyaluronate	Humectant, surface moisture support
Xanthan Gum	Natural polysaccharide thickener
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6	Gel-forming thickener
Zea Mays (Corn) Starch	Mattifying powder for smooth, non-greasy finish
Sodium Gluconate	Biodegradable chelating agent
Disodium EDTA	Chelating agent
CI 77491 (Iron Oxide Red)	Mineral tint pigment, inert, safe; provides visible light protection relevant for melasma and PIH
CI 77492 (Iron Oxide Yellow)	Mineral tint pigment, inert, safe; contributes to visible light broad-spectrum coverage
Phenoxyethanol	Preservative; late-list position confirms within safe limits
Ethylhexylglycerin	Co-preservative

INCI order as declared on packaging. Position reflects approximate concentration (high to low).

Regulatory screen

Each ingredient mapped against 10 global regulatory authorities

Clear

EU 1223/2009EU Cosmetics Regulation - Annexes II–VI

No flagged substances

India CR 2020India Cosmetics Rules, CDSCO

No flagged substances

Health Canada HotlistCanada prohibited & restricted ingredients

No flagged substances

US FDA 21 CFRUS FDA Parts 700–740

No flagged substances

MFDS KoreaKorea Cosmetics Act

No flagged substances

ECHA SVHCSubstances of Very High Concern

No flagged substances

IARCCarcinogen classifications Groups 1/2A/2B

No flagged substances

AICIS AustraliaAustralian industrial chemical safety

No flagged substances

TGA AustraliaTherapeutic claims (if applicable)

No flagged substances

Canada NHPIDNatural health product ingredients

No flagged substances

Flags are based on publicly available INCI only. Not a substitute for full regulatory compliance review.

Claims checked

1 of 3 publicly supported

Strong

SPF 50+ PA++++Needs proof

Five-filter system credibly supports the claim but no published test report on brand PDP.

Mentioned only

Visible light protection (melasma relevance)Publicly supported

Iron oxides provide visible light (blue-violet) protection, clinically documented to benefit melasma and PIH.

Evidence visible

Strawberry Dew - Strawberry as hero activeNeeds proof

Fragaria Ananassa appears mid-to-late in the ingredient list; antioxidant contribution is secondary and the name overstates its role.

Mentioned only

What would strengthen this review

Public evidence the brand could provide to close verification gaps

○Published SPF 50+ test certificate
○Visible light protection benefit communicated on product page

About this review

One of the best formulations in the range. Iron oxide tint provides clinically relevant visible light protection for melasma and PIH - a genuinely differentiated benefit that the brand undersells. SPF test publication is the main gap.

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