
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
A lightweight tinted sunscreen with broad-spectrum protection; ingredient count 7
FEATURES
Fast-absorbing, sheer-finish, broad-spectrum UVA, UVB, IR, visible light protection, infused with tinted iron oxide and vitamin C, Exo-P French Anti-Pollution technology, non-greasy, water-resistant, non-comedogenic, ideal for pH 5.5 skin
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Alcohol, Parabens
Who Is It For?
What Does It Help With?
Sun Protection Pollution Protection Skin Nourishment Photoaging Prevention Blue Light ProtectionBudget
Mid-range ($30-$75)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
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Key Information
What Nykaa E retail limited Says
Product Description:
Adcross Aqua Gel Sunscreen is a lightweight, tinted sunscreen with a sheer finish and advanced broad-spectrum protection against UVA, UVB, IR, and visible light. Enriched with Exo-P French anti-pollution technology, it protects and purifies skin exposed to polluted environments. Formulated with iron oxide, vitamin C, octinoxate, nanonized zinc oxide, micronized titanium dioxide, benzophenone, tinosorb-M, and Dead Sea minerals, it is ideal for pH 5.5 healthy skin. This non-greasy, water-resistant, alcohol-free, and paraben-free sunscreen shields against sunburn, blue light, and photoaging while reducing photodamage. Perfect for radiant and protected skin. Features: Fast-absorbing, sheer-finish sunscreen with broad-spectrum UVA, UVB, IR, and visible light protection; Infused with tinted iron oxide and vitamin C; Features Exo-P French Anti-Pollution technology to protect and cleanse skin from outdoor and indoor pollution; Non-greasy, water-resistant, and non-comedogenic; Ideal for pH 5.5 healthy skin, providing effective sun protection and skin nourishment. About the Brand: Adonis is the only pharmaceutical organization that has Dead Sea Minerals in all its products, which are imported from the Dead Sea River.
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Octinoxate,Zinc-Oxide-Nanonised, Titanium-Dioxide-Micronised, Vitamin-E, Benzophenone, Tinosorb-M, Dead-Sea-Minerals
Key Ingredients
iron oxide, vitamin C, octinoxate, nanonized zinc oxide, micronized titanium dioxide, benzophenone, tinosorb-M, Dead Sea minerals
Ingredients Details
Benzophenone
Common Name(s): Benzophenone,cosmetic active,functional ingredient
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Delivers characteristic cosmetic function at recommended use concentration.
Why It's Used: Selected for functional contribution and formulation compatibility supported by cosmetic science and regulatory safety data.
How It Works: Works through the mechanism of its molecular class โ physicochemical or biological interaction with skin proteins, lipids, or receptors as documented in peer-reviewed cosmetic literature.
Typically Found In: Skin care formulations
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ cosmetic active
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1โ2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Benzophenone has an established safety and efficacy profile within the cosmetic regulatory framework at standard use concentrations.
Last Verified: Cosing database,benzophenone technical literature
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Octinoxate
Common Name(s): Octyl methoxycinnamate,omc,parsol mcx
CAS Number: 5466-77-3
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides the most widely used uvb chemical filtration with light, elegant aesthetics.
Why It's Used: The global uvb standard โ octyl methoxycinnamate's combination of potent uvb absorption, light texture, and global approval makes it the most-used chemical uvb filter worldwide.
How It Works: Trans-cinnamate chromophore absorbs uvb at ฮปmax 308nm (ฮตmax ~24,000 l/molยทcm). undergoes trans-cis photoisomerisation reducing uv protection over time โ requires photostabilisation with avobenzone or octocrylene. oil-soluble for elegant formulation.
Typically Found In: Sunscreens,foundation with spf,tinted moisturisers
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ chemical uvb filter
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: Up to 10% (eu), 7.5% (us fda)
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ synthetic
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Eu max 10%. aquatic toxicity/coral reef concerns; hawaii and some us states restrict omc. requires photostabilisation for durable spf. ewg score: 5.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Omc's trans-cis photoisomerisation (absorbing uv โ converting trans to less-absorbing cis form) was identified as the mechanism for sunscreen product spf decay after uv exposure. this photodegradation led to development of octocrylene and avobenzone photostabilisation strategies โ a pharmacokinetic discovery that fundamentally changed sunscreen formulation science.
Last Verified: Cosing database,fda uv filter otc monograph,eu cosmetics annex vi
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12