Amil C Whip M5 5% Niacinamide SPF20
Sunscreen
Updated 24 Apr 2026

Amil C Whip M5 5% Niacinamide SPF20

Facetheory
20Ingredients
0EU Banned
0Caution
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Low Allergens1 fragrance allergen
65% Natural35% synthetic

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 5.9 — Ineffective
5.9
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.9
Active ingredients: Niacinamide, L-Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Glycolic Acid
Niacinamide at pH 5.9: optimal range (5–7)
L-Ascorbic Acid at pH 5.9: likely ineffective — above 4
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 5.9: optimal range (5–7)
Glycolic Acid at pH 5.9: likely ineffective — above 4.5
L-Ascorbic Acid is at pH 5.9, which is too high for optimal efficacy (2.5–3.5).
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.9, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
NiacinamidepH 5–7
L-Ascorbic AcidpH 2.5–3.5
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 5–7
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Reef-SafeLikely
No reef-harmful ingredients detected
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

65% natural35% synthetic
13 natural 7 synthetic

Based on 20 ingredients analyzed. 65% natural and 35% synthetic.

Fragrance1 essential oil

Functions Overview (15)

emollient3:Coco-Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Citrus Bergamia (Bergamot) Peel Oil
surfactant - emulsifying3:Cetyl Alcohol, Hydroxystearic Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate
skin conditioning2:Niacinamide, Sodium Levulinate

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Light lotion that absorbs reasonably fast
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionNormal
Tackiness / ResidueNoticeable
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.