UltraLite Fluid
Sunscreen

Reviewed against India's Cosmetics Rules 2020 (CDSCO). All three UV filters are on the permitted list for sunscreens. No prohibited or restricted substances identified.

Reviewed against EU Cosmetics Regulation EC 1223/2009. All three UV filters are listed in Annex VI (permitted UV filters) and are within the maximum permitted concentrations.

Formula screened against the TCS prohibited ingredient list and the EU Annex II prohibited substances list. No prohibited substances identified.

Preservative system reviewed: Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, 1,2-Hexanediol. None of these are formaldehyde-releasing preservatives.

No 4-MBC, no oxybenzone, no octinoxate. These are restricted or banned in multiple markets due to safety concerns. None are present in this formula.

Complete INCI list present on the product label, in descending order of concentration, as required by India's Cosmetics Rules 2020 and EU Regulation EC 1223/2009.

Label and marketing material reviewed. No 'waterproof' or '100% protection' claims found. Both are prohibited under Indian and EU cosmetic regulations for sunscreen products.

Each ingredient assessed for carcinogenicity, reproductive toxicity, endocrine disruption, and skin sensitisation potential. No high-hazard substances identified at the concentrations used in this formula.

Leave-on product with full-face application. Daily skin exposure modelled. Margin of safety calculations completed for all substances with toxicological significance.

Formula reviewed for known skin sensitisers. Benzyl Alcohol is present as part of the preservative system at preservative-level concentration. No safety concern identified at assessed levels.

Three botanical extracts reviewed: Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Chondrus Crispus (Red Algae) Extract, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract. No furanocoumarins, hypericin, or psoralens identified. No phototoxicity risk.

Formula screened against the European Chemicals Agency SVHC candidate list. No substances of very high concern (carcinogens, mutagens, or endocrine disruptors on the ECHA list) identified.

Benzyl Alcohol + Sodium Benzoate + Potassium Sorbate + 1,2-Hexanediol. This combination is an established, formaldehyde-free preservative system. No parabens, phenoxyethanol, or formaldehyde releasers.

Manufactured by Effeza Science Pvt Ltd. Facility is GMP-certified and holds an FDA India-approved manufacturing licence for cosmetics.

Manufacturing process confirmed to operate under ISO 22716 GMP for cosmetics. Standard covers personnel hygiene, premises, equipment, raw materials, production, and finished product controls.

Accelerated stability data reviewed: 40 degrees Celsius at 75% relative humidity. Product maintained physical integrity (appearance, consistency, pH, viscosity) under test conditions.

Preservative system tested to ISO 11930 (antimicrobial protection evaluation). Passed. The product is adequately protected against microbial contamination under normal use.

All three UV filters (Tinosorb M, Uvinul A Plus, Uvinul T 150) are sourced from BASF. Certificate of analysis reviewed. Filter identities and purity confirmed.

Independent lab result: SPF 59.92, tested to ISO 24444. Label claims SPF 50+. The tested result exceeds the label claim - the product delivers more protection than stated.

UVAPF tested at 22.07 using the JCIA in-vitro method. PA++++ certification requires a UVAPF of 16 or above. This result of 22.07 qualifies comfortably.

After 80 minutes of water immersion, 94% of the original SPF was retained. Tested to ISO 16217 water resistance protocol. Label specifies 80-minute duration - compliant.

28-day clinical study. 33 adults with oily and mixed-oily skin. Zero new comedones observed. 61.5% reduction in inflammatory acne lesions over the study period. Dermatologist supervised.

Primary irritation patch test conducted under dermatologist supervision. Zero irritation reported across all participants.

3-day ocular safety study. Twice-daily periocular application under ophthalmologist supervision. No eye irritation reported.

No oxybenzone, octinoxate, or octisalate in the formula. These are the UV filters banned under Hawaii's Reef Safe Sunscreen Act and Palau's reef protection legislation. Claim substantiated by confirmed ingredient absence.

Full INCI reviewed. No animal-derived ingredients identified. Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate is yeast fermentation origin, not animal-derived. Brand cruelty-free declaration reviewed.

No parfum, fragrance, or masking fragrance in the INCI. No EU 26 fragrance allergens detected above the leave-on product threshold of 0.001%.

Corneometer-based skin surface hydration measurement on dry skin panel. Result: 65% increase at 8 hours. 38% increase sustained at 24 hours.

Complete INCI reviewed for animal-origin ingredients. None identified. Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate is confirmed yeast fermentation origin.

Brand declaration reviewed. No animal testing conducted on this product or its ingredient components.

Formula reviewed for palm-derived ingredients and mica (commonly associated with child labour concerns). Neither was identified in the INCI for this product.

No oxybenzone, octinoxate, or octisalate. These filters are associated with coral bleaching. None are present in this formula.