Aqualogica
Aqualogica Bright+ Tone Up Sunscreen - 50 gm
Aqualogica Bright+ Tone Up Sunscreen - 50 gm
Aqualogica
aqualogica-bright-tone-up-sunscreen-50-gm
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WHAT IS IT?
Tone Up Sunscreen with a blend of fruits and active ingredients
FEATURES
Instant glowup, brightens skin by a whole tone, SPF 50 PA protection, protects from blue light, super lightweight, fast absorbing, no greasiness, natural glowing skin, loaded with fruits & actives including Blueberries, Kojic Acid and Hyaluronic Acid
BEST FOR
normal
CHECKS
no ashy white cast (no ghosting) noted, greasiness skipped
Who Is It For?
What Does It Help With?
Sun Protection Brightening Hydration Even ToneBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
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What Aqualogica Says
Product Description:
We just levelled up our SPF game. Super iconic This just in Aqualogica Bright+ Tone Up Sunscreen which gives you that instant glowup, brightens your skin by a whole tone while also keeping you sunsafe. Absolute chefs kiss. Tone Up Sunscreens are the new kids that have hit the Stown.. But what makes ours worth the hype? The universally flattering shade of this sunscreen doesnt leave you ghosted we mean no ashy white cast yes weve redefined being ghosted. Its that zero-efforts, all results sunscreen you need for a nomakeup makeup look. Whether youre looking for a glowup after pulling an allnighter or entering your corporate girlie era, its always in your corner. Hold up the tea gets hotter. It offers SPF 50 PA and protects your skin from blue light drama because lets be real Netflix bingewatching is nonnegotiable. Lets talk texture: Super lightweight Check. Fastabsorbing Doublecheck. Greasiness Skipped town Just naturallooking and glowing skin with this sunscreen. It comes loaded with a blend of fruits & actives. Blueberries > brightness goals, Kojic Acid > even tone check, Hyaluronic Acid > hydration boost. Its the trio that takes toning up to the nextgen status. Itll seriously make your skin look PHAT - sun Protected Hydrated And Toned Up Periodt.
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Aqua, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate , Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, propanediol, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Titanium Dioxide, Tin Oxide, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Kojic Dipalmitate,Trehalose, AMPS/HEMA Crosspolymer, C13-15 Alkane, Coco-Glucoside, Butylene Glycol (and) Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract, phenoxyethanol, Glyceryl glucoside, Iron Oxides (CI 77499 & CI 77491 & CI 77492),Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, sodium gluconate, Tocopherol acetate, Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax (and) Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract, PPG-17/IPDI/DMPA Copolymer, Polyacrylate-13 (and) Polyisobutene (and) Polysorbate 20
Key Ingredients
Blueberries,Kojic Acid,Hyaluronic Acid
Ingredients Details
Allantoin
Common Name(s): 5-ureidohydantoin,glyoxyldiureide,aluminum dihydroxy allantoinate
CAS Number: 97-59-6
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Soothes irritation, accelerates wound healing, promotes skin cell renewal, and provides mild keratolytic exfoliation.
Why It's Used: Gold standard multi-function soothing active โ one of the most widely used cosmetic ingredients across all product types for its exceptional tolerability and clinically proven multi-action skin conditioning.
How It Works: Promotes keratinocyte proliferation and fibroblast migration for wound healing. mild keratolytic activity by disrupting corneocyte binding. anti-irritant via direct protein binding and anti-inflammatory cytokine reduction. humectant activity via hydroxyl groups.
Typically Found In: Post-procedure products,sensitive skin formulas,wound care,anti-acne treatments,baby products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ soothing / anti-inflammatory
Secondary Functions: Wound healing,keratolytic,anti-irritant
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ2%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ synthetic or comfrey-derived
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Plant-derived extract or synthetic.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Exceptionally well-tolerated; suitable for all skin types including baby and compromised skin.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes โ particularly recommended for sensitive skin
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Ceramides,panthenol,allantoin,hyaluronic acid,centella asiatica
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Allantoin's keratinocyte proliferation stimulation occurs via receptor-mediated signaling (possibly machr activation) rather than non-specific irritation-driven proliferation, making it a true wound-healing stimulant rather than a pro-inflammatory proliferative signal.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment,araรบjo et al. allantoin review
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Common Name(s): Aloe barbadensis leaf extract,botanical extract,phytochemical active
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides antioxidant protection from reactive oxygen species, reduces inflammatory cytokine production in skin, and conditions skin surface through the plant's secondary metabolite complex.
Why It's Used: Chosen for its natural origin narrative, traditional use heritage, and multi-functional phytochemical profile that supports several concurrent skin care claims from one ingredient.
How It Works: Polyphenols, terpenoids, and alkaloids in the extract scavenge ros via hydrogen atom transfer, inhibit nf-kb or cox-2 inflammatory pathways, and interact with skin surface proteins for conditioning.
Typically Found In: Botanical skin care,natural products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ antioxidant
Secondary Functions: Free radical scavenging,anti-aging
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: Yes
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Plant-derived extract or synthetic.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; well-tolerated.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Vitamin c,vitamin e,ferulic acid,spf,other antioxidants
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Plant secondary metabolites evolved as uv photoprotectants and antimicrobial agents โ mechanisms that directly translate to cosmetic antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity in human skin.
Last Verified: Cosing database,aloe barbadensis leaf extract botanical review
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Amps/hema Crosspolymer
Common Name(s): Amps/hema crosspolymer
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Delivers targeted skin-conditioning or bioactive benefits through a specific mechanism of action suited to the formulation's intended purpose.
Why It's Used: Specialty actives address specific skin concerns through targeted molecular mechanisms, providing efficacy beyond what base formulation ingredients alone can achieve.
How It Works: The bioactive compound interacts with specific molecular targets in skin cells or the extracellular matrix โ enzymes, receptors, structural proteins, or signaling molecules โ triggering beneficial biological responses.
Typically Found In: Serums,treatments,moisturizers,specialty products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Specialty actives
Secondary Functions: Skin-conditioning,anti-aging
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.01โ5%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Specialty active ingredient; check individual sourcing for vegan status.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1
Comedogenicity Rating: 0
Sensitivity Concerns: Low sensitization potential at recommended use concentrations.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Well-characterized cosmetic ingredient with established safety profile. generally non-irritating at typical use concentrations. suitable for leave-on and rinse-off cosmetics.
Works Well With: Niacinamide,hyaluronic acid,vitamin c,peptides
Avoid Combining With: Incompatible with oxidizing agents; check ph stability
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Specialty actives typically work through enzyme inhibition (e.g., tyrosinase inhibition for brightening, mmp inhibition for anti-aging), receptor activation (e.g., retinoid receptors, ppar-ฮณ for barrier genes), or transcription factor modulation (e.g., nrf2 for antioxidant gene upregulation). structure-activity relationships determine potency and selectivity.
Last Verified: Cosing eu database; pcpc cosmetic ingredient safety reviews; ingredient-specific safety and efficacy literature
Primary Sources: 2025-01-15
Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Common Name(s): Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine,antimicrobial biocide,broad-spectrum preservative-grade
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Kills bacteria, fungi, and viruses on skin and within formulations through membrane disruption, protein denaturation, or enzyme inhibition โ providing antiseptic, preservation, or therapeutic antimicrobial protection.
Why It's Used: Chosen when broad-spectrum antimicrobial coverage including gram-negative bacteria (particularly pseudomonas) is required, where standard cosmetic preservatives provide insufficient protection for challenge tests.
How It Works: Cationic biocides (qacs) adsorb electrostatically to negative microbial surfaces then insert hydrophobic chains into lipid bilayers, collapsing membrane potential. non-ionic biocides (triclosan) inhibit fatty acid synthesis (fabi enoyl reductase). oxidants (hโoโ, chlorine dioxide) oxidise microbial thiol enzymes non-specifically.
Typically Found In: Antiseptics,therapeutic skin care
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: Check regulatory limits
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes
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
Regulatory limits vary significantly by compound and application โ formulators must verify permitted concentrations in target market (eu annex v, fda otc monographs) before formulating at functional concentrations.
Last Verified: Cosing database,bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine antimicrobial regulatory review
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12