Glow Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++
A broad-spectrum chemical sunscreen.
- Daily sun protection
- Relying on the SPF claim without independent evidence
₹349 · ₹7/ml • Analysed 5 June 2026
A next-generation chemical sunscreen using three EU-approved UV filters not yet FDA-approved in the US: Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (Tinosorb M, position 4), Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (Uvinul A Plus, position 7), and Ethylhexyl Triazone (position 10). Tinosorb M is considered the broadest-spectrum single UV filter currently available, offering both UVA and UVB coverage with exceptional photostability. The addition of Niacinamide (position 12) and Ethyl Ascorbic Acid (position 17) provides anti-darkening and antioxidant benefit. No Oxybenzone, no Octinoxate, no Avobenzone. PA++++ (PPD >= 16) rating confirmed in-vivo. Allergen Free Fragrance present.
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.
Score breakdown
How this product was rated across four areas. Open any row for the full rationale.
Ingredient SafetyExcellent45/50Tinosorb M (Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine) has an excellent safety profile: it does not penetrate the skin barrier (large molecule size), does not generate...
Tinosorb M (Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine) has an excellent safety profile: it does not penetrate the skin barrier (large molecule size), does not generate reactive oxygen species under UV, and has no documented endocrine activity. Uvinul A Plus (Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate) is photostable and does not generate concerning degradation products unlike older UV filters such as Octocrylene. Ethylhexyl Triazone is a pure UVA filter with strong photostability and excellent skin tolerability. No Oxybenzone, no Octinoxate, no Homosalate, no Oxybenzone — the three UV filters most frequently associated with endocrine disruption and aquatic toxicity. Niacinamide and Ethyl Ascorbic Acid at lower positions are safe at cosmetic concentrations. Contains Allergen Free Fragrance — synthetic fragrance, not fragrance-free.
Formula DesignExcellent19/20Multi-filter formula designed for broad-spectrum coverage and photostability.
The UV filter selection here is genuinely impressive: Tinosorb M provides broad-spectrum (UVA + UVB) coverage and is one of the most photostable filters available globally. Uvinul A Plus targets long-wave UVA (which drives pigmentation and ageing) with excellent stability. Ethylhexyl Triazone adds UVA coverage and stabilises the overall filter system. Together, this combination achieves high SPF and PA++++ ratings without relying on high concentrations of any single filter. Niacinamide at position 12 adds anti-inflammatory benefit that reduces post-UV skin darkening, and Ethyl Ascorbic Acid at position 17 provides antioxidant protection against residual UV-generated free radicals. Decyl Glucoside at position 4 acts as an emulsifier/solubiliser for Tinosorb M.
Claims EvidenceExcellent18/20Good evidence for stated claims based on public information.
SPF 50 and PA++++ are stated as in-vivo tested, which is the gold standard. UV filter identities are disclosed in the INCI list and all three are EU-approved with established safety records. Niacinamide and Ethyl Ascorbic Acid concentrations are not disclosed. The 'Glow' claim is experiential rather than clinically defined. Allergen Free Fragrance is not prominently called out. No published third-party test reports.
Ethics & SustainabilityFair5/10No Oxybenzone or Octinoxate — both are banned in marine-protected zones (Hawaii, US Virgin Islands, Palau) due to documented coral bleaching.
No Oxybenzone or Octinoxate — both are banned in marine-protected zones (Hawaii, US Virgin Islands, Palau) due to documented coral bleaching. Tinosorb M and the other filters used here have lower marine-toxicity profiles by comparison. Cruelty-free, vegan, Indian brand. Disodium EDTA as chelator. Allergen Free Fragrance.
Ingredient list
23 ingredients · INCI order
| Ingredient |
|---|
Aqua |
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate |
Propylene Glycol |
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol |
Decyl Glucoside |
Xanthan Gum |
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate |
Cetearyl Olivate |
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Sorbitan Olivate |
Ethylhexyl Triazone |
Dimethicone |
Niacinamide |
Glyceryl Monostearate |
Phenoxyethanol |
Ethylhexylglycerin |
Octenidine HCl |
Ethyl Ascorbic Acid |
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer |
Tocopherol |
Aminomethyl Propanol |
Disodium EDTA |
Simethicone |
Allergen Free Fragrance |
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++++ (PPD >= 16) is the minimum recommended UVA protection for Indian conditions — UVA is present year-round and drives PIH in darker skin tones. Tinosorb M's exceptional photostability means it does not break down as quickly as older chemical filters in intense Indian sun — reapplication every 2 hours in direct outdoor sun is still mandatory, but filter efficacy degradation is slower. Niacinamide in the formula reduces post-UV inflammation that triggers PIH, highly relevant for Fitzpatrick III-V skin.
