Azelia I-SHIELD SPF50+ Cream, 75gm

Tinosorb S is a highly effective broad-spectrum UV filter that absorbs both UVA and UVB rays, offering comprehensive protection against sunburn, photoaging, and UV-induced damage. Highly photostable, it maintains its protective power without degrading in sunlight and helps stabilize other UV filters. Oil-soluble and effective at low concentrations, it delivers strong SPF with an elegant, lightweight feel, making it ideal for modern, cosmetically pleasing sunscreens.

Tinosorb M is the trade name commonly used for Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (MBBT), a modern broad-spectrum organic UV filter used in sunscreens and other sun-protection products. It provides protection across both UVA and UVB ranges, helping reduce the amount of ultraviolet radiation reaching the skin and thereby supporting protection against sunburn and UV-induced skin damage. Unlike many conventional UV filters, Tinosorb M is a hybrid particulate filter with properties that allow it to absorb, scatter, and reflect UV radiation. It is particularly valued for its photostability, meaning it remains relatively stable when exposed to sunlight, helping maintain sunscreen performance during UV exposure. In formulations, it can also contribute to broad-spectrum protection when combined with other UV filters. Tinosorb M is generally used in sunscreens, facial moisturizers with SPF, and other products designed for daily photoprotection. Because it is a relatively large, poorly soluble molecule, it has limited penetration through intact skin and primarily functions at or near the skin surface. Its effectiveness in a finished product depends on the concentration, formulation, and combination of other UV filters. Thus, Tinosorb M can be described primarily as a photostable broad-spectrum UVA/UVB sunscreen filter used to enhance and maintain UV protection.

A mineral (physical) UV filter. It sits on the skin and reflects and scatters UVA and UVB rays, providing broad-spectrum sun protection. Gentle and suitable for sensitive skin, though it can leave a slight cast.

Avobenzone is a widely used organic sunscreen filter and one of the few that absorbs the full UVA range — the long rays that drive premature ageing, wrinkles, and pigmentation. It converts UV energy into harmless heat, shielding skin from photo-damage. Its main strength is broad UVA protection; it's often paired with stabilisers (like octocrylene) since it can degrade in sunlight on its own.

Octyl Methoxycinnamate, also known as Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (Octinoxate), is an oil-soluble organic UV filter widely used in sunscreens and cosmetic products with sun-protection properties. It primarily absorbs UVB radiation, helping protect the skin from UVB-induced sunburn and contributing to overall photoprotection when combined with UVA filters. Because it is oil-soluble, it can blend readily into the oil phase of creams, lotions, and other formulations, and it can also help improve the cosmetic feel and spreadability of sunscreen products. Octyl Methoxycinnamate is relatively transparent on the skin, making it useful in formulations that aim to avoid a visible white residue. However, it is not considered a complete broad-spectrum sunscreen on its own because its protection is mainly concentrated in the UVB region, so it is typically combined with UVA-protective filters. Its performance can also be affected by exposure to sunlight and by interactions with other ingredients, making formulation and photostability important considerations. In an ingredient list, it can therefore be identified primarily as a UVB sunscreen filter and photoprotective ingredient used to help reduce the effects of ultraviolet radiation on the skin.

Benzophenone-3, also known as Oxybenzone, is an organic UV filter used in sunscreens, skincare products, and other cosmetic formulations to help protect the skin from ultraviolet (UV) radiation. It absorbs mainly UVB and part of the UVA spectrum, making it useful for broadening the overall UV protection of a sunscreen when combined with other filters. Because it is oil-soluble, Benzophenone-3 can be incorporated into the oil phase of creams, lotions, and other formulations and can help protect both the skin and, in some formulations, the product itself from UV-induced degradation. It is also relatively transparent when applied, which makes it suitable for cosmetic products designed to avoid a visible white film. However, some individuals may experience skin irritation or allergic contact reactions, particularly with repeated exposure. Its use and permitted concentrations vary by country and regulatory authority, and concerns regarding environmental effects—especially in aquatic ecosystems—have led to restrictions or limitations in some jurisdictions. In ingredient lists, Benzophenone-3 is therefore primarily identified as a UV-absorbing sunscreen agent and photoprotective ingredient.