Hello Sun Sunblock & Anti-Tan Lotion Sunscreen SPF 50, PA+++
Sunscreen
Updated 10 Dec 2025

Hello Sun Sunblock & Anti-Tan Lotion Sunscreen SPF 50, PA+++

Joy Revivify
39Ingredients
0EU Banned
4Caution
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
44% Natural46% synthetic

Contains Regulated Ingredients

EU Restricted Ingredients

These ingredients are permitted in the EU but subject to concentration limits, usage conditions, or mandatory labelling requirements under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation.

Arbutin
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Sodium Sulfite
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Titanium Dioxide
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
What does "EU Restricted" mean?

Restricted ingredients are not banned — they are allowed in cosmetic products as long as specific conditions are met:

  • Concentration limits — maximum allowed percentage in the final product
  • Product type restrictions — some ingredients are only allowed in rinse-off or leave-on products
  • pH restrictions — the finished product must stay within a specific pH range
  • Mandatory labelling — certain allergens must be listed on the packaging
  • Usage conditions — must not be combined with certain other ingredients

These limits are based on the EU CosIng database (Annex III) and are updated regularly. Products sold in the EU must comply with all applicable restrictions.

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 6.8 — Ineffective
6.8
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 6.8
Active ingredients: Glycolic Acid, Alpha-Arbutin, Ascorbyl Glucoside
Glycolic Acid at pH 6.8: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Alpha-Arbutin at pH 6.8: acceptable but not ideal (4–6.5 is best)
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 6.8: optimal range (5–7)
Glycolic Acid is at pH 6.8, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
Alpha-ArbutinpH 4–6.5
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 5–7

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Reef-SafeNot compliant
Contains Benzophenone-3
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

44% natural46% synthetic
17 natural 4 unknown 18 synthetic

Based on 39 ingredients analyzed. 44% natural, 10% unknown and 46% synthetic.

UV filters1 filter
TypeMineral
Preservatives1 preservative
Silicones5 silicones

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning - emollient5:Glyceryl Monostearate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethiconol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
skin conditioning5:Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract, Acetyl Tyrosine, Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate, Phenyl Trimethicone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
type of chemical entity4:Stearic Acid, Citric Acid, Triethanolamine, Disodium EDTA

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Light silky liquid that dries down to a smooth, non-greasy finish
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueNone
Finish:Matte velvet — smooth, shine-free, "soft focus"

Silicones create a smooth, velvety "slip" with a blurring sensory effect. Powder-like dry finish typical of "soft focus" pore-blurring primers.