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Salicylic Acid Gel SunscreenA sunscreen built around Chemical sunscreen and Mineral sunscreen, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A sunscreen built around AHA and Chemical sunscreen, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
INR 337.00 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
INR 499.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Chemical sunscreen4
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Triazone
Sunscreen5
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Chemical sunscreen3
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Benzophenone-3, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
Sunscreen3
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol

Benefits

Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Ectoin, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Squalane, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair15
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Cetearyl Olivate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Diheptyl Succinate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Dibehenate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycine Soja Oil, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Propylene Glycol, Squalane, Tocopherol, Tridecane, Undecane
Smoothing12
Refines rough or uneven texture.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetearyl Olivate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Diheptyl Succinate, Glyceryl Dibehenate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycine Soja Oil, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Salicylic Acid, Squalane, Tridecane, Undecane
Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair7
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Betaine, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Lecithin, Niacinamide, Propylene Glycol
Smoothing5
Refines rough or uneven texture.
C13-14 Isoparaffin, Citric Acid, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Lecithin, Niacinamide

Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis11
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetearyl Olivate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glyceryl Dibehenate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycine Soja Oil, PEG-100 Stearate, Phospholipids, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan Olivate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.

Ingredients Side-by-side

Phospholipids (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cleansing
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (in both products)
UV Filter
- Mineral sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Skin Conditioning
Preservative
UV Filter
0 / 0
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aqua
Solvent
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Phospholipids isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Phospholipids →Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
Light Stabilizer, UV Filter
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol is a mineral UV filter.
Learn more about Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol →Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing, Emulsion Stabilising, Cleansing
Decyl Glucoside is the product obtained from the condensation of decyl alcohol with glucose
Learn more about Decyl Glucoside →Propylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propylene Glycol is the aliphatic alcohol that conforms generally to the formula
Learn more about Propylene Glycol →Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
Learn more about Xanthan Gum →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →
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