Aqua Barrier Sun Cream
Sunscreen

Aqua Barrier Sun Cream

MeloMELI
40Ingredients
0EU Banned
0Caution
0.6/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk2 ingredients flagged
0.6/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk2 ingredients flagged
Low Allergens1 fragrance allergen
68% Natural30% synthetic

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 6.5 — Ineffective
6.5
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 6.5
Active ingredients: Glycolic Acid
Glycolic Acid at pH 6.5: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Glycolic Acid is at pH 6.5, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
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-SafeNot compliant
Contains Homosalate
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

68% natural29% synthetic
27 natural 1 unknown 12 synthetic

Based on 40 ingredients analyzed. 68% natural, 3% unknown and 29% synthetic.

UV filters2 filters
TypeChemical
FragranceContains added fragrance

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning13:Dibutyl Adipate, Pentylene Glycol, Isohexadecane, Caprylyl Glycol, Carapa Guaianensis Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Sprout Extract, Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract... +5 more
solvent7:Aqua, Dipropylene Glycol, Dibutyl Adipate, Pentylene Glycol, Isohexadecane, Caprylic/​Capric Triglyceride, 2-Hexanediol
uv absorber6:Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Octocrylene

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Light lotion that absorbs reasonably fast
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Soft matte — natural-looking, shine-controlled

Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.