1% Hyaluronic Sunscreen Oil-Free Matte Gel

Whether it provides direct protection against UV radiation.

From Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, TEREPHTHALYLIDENE DICAMPHOR SULFONIC ACID, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid

Whether it supports the skin barrier — restoring lipids, reducing water loss, aiding barrier repair, or strengthening the skin’s protective function.

From Niacinamide, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xylitylglucoside

Whether the ingredient helps increase the skin’s water content — humectants that attract water, ingredients that reduce water loss, or ones that make skin feel less dry.

From Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol

Whether it can calm the skin — linked to less redness, irritation, discomfort, or visible reactivity.

From Niacinamide, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Zinc PCA

Whether it can reduce excess sebum, shine, or greasiness — absorbents, sebum-regulating ingredients, and some acne actives.

From Zinc PCA, Niacinamide, Tapioca Starch

Risk of short-term irritation — stinging, burning, dryness, redness, or discomfort. Common for strong actives, acids, retinoids, fragrances, and harsh surfactants.

From Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ceteareth-20

Whether it has meaningful potential to be absorbed into the body at levels that may matter biologically. Most cosmetic ingredients score low unless there is known concern or high exposure.

From Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Triethanolamine, Butylated Hydroxytoluene

Whether it has known or suspected hormone-related activity or endocrine-disruption concern.

From Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

Whether there are known or plausible concerns for pregnancy, fertility, fetal development, or breastfeeding.

From Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

Risk of allergic contact dermatitis or immune-based reactions. Fragrance allergens, preservatives, botanicals, and some dyes may score here.

From Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Phenoxyethanol