
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Face Sunscreen with 3 key ingredients
FEATURES
Maximum Protection with PA+++, dry and mattifying finish, water and sweat resistance, dermatologically tested, no white cast, soothes and moisturizes skin, regulates oil production, fades dark spots and brightens complexion
BEST FOR
all skin types
CHECKS
paraben, gluten
Who Is It For?
All Genders All AgesWhat Does It Help With?
Sun Damage Oil Regulation Pore Minimization Collagen Boosting Free Radical Protection Brightening Complexion Fading Dark SpotsBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What Nykaa E retail limited Says
Product Description:
Sunproof Your Glow With O3+ Glow Shield Sunscreen SPF 50 PA+++. With this daily sunscreen, you can have summer adventures without worrying about sun damage and tanned skin. Its lightweight formula offers powerful protection against 5 signs of sun damage while its dry touch finish ensures comfortable wear without any white cast. This gives extra protection from sun rays and ageing caused by heat. Oat amino acid soothes and moisturizes your skin, Niacinamide regulates oil production, minimizes pores, and boosts collagen, and Ascorbic acid, or vitamin C, fights off free radicals, brightens your complexion, and fades dark spots. This sunscreen is designed to keep your skin glowing and protected all season long. Dermatologically tested and suitable for all skin types, this sunscreen ensures you have a healthy and glowing summer complexion.
About the Brand:
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
oat-amino-acid,niacinamide,ascorbic-acid-vitamin-c
Key Ingredients
Oat Amino Acid, Niacinamide, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
Ingredients Details
Niacinamide
Common Name(s): Vitamin b3,nicotinamide,pyridine-3-carboxamide
CAS Number: 98-92-0
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Niacinamide strengthens the skin barrier, reduces visible pore size, regulates sebum production, fades dark spots, and improves skin texture and tone.
Why It's Used: It is used because it addresses multiple skin concerns at once without irritation, making it suitable for all skin types. it is stable in formulations and pairs well with most other actives.
How It Works: Niacinamide inhibits the transfer of melanosomes (pigment packets) to skin cells, reducing hyperpigmentation. it also stimulates ceramide synthesis to strengthen the skin barrier and reduces inflammation by modulating cytokine activity.
Typically Found In: Serums,moisturizers,toners,cleansers,eye creams,sunscreens,primers
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ vitamin
Secondary Functions: Barrier repair,brightening,anti-inflammatory
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 2%โ10% (typical: 5%; higher concentrations may cause flushing in some individuals)
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ synthetically produced
Halal Status: Yes โ synthetic origin
Source Notes: Commercially produced via synthesis from nicotinic acid or 3-cyanopyridine. no animal-derived sources used in cosmetic-grade niacinamide.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low; concentrations above 10% may cause temporary flushing in sensitive individuals
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: At concentrations >10%, some users experience niacin flush (transient redness/tingling). generally very well-tolerated.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes โ one of the best-tolerated actives for sensitive skin
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Extensively studied and considered very safe. ewg hazard score: 1. no significant systemic toxicity concerns at topical concentrations.
Works Well With: Retinol,peptides,ahas/bhas,hyaluronic acid,ceramides,zinc,vitamin c,spf
Avoid Combining With: High concentrations of vitamin c (ascorbic acid) may theoretically convert to niacin โ use at different times if using pure l-ascorbic acid above 15%
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Niacinamide is a precursor to nad+ and nadp+, coenzymes vital to cellular energy metabolism. its benefits for dna repair and mitochondrial function make it a key ingredient in anti-aging strategies.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment,ewg skin deep,pubmed clinical studies
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12