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SunKage offers a well-formulated physical sunscreen with strong active ingredient transparency, but could enhance consumer trust by publishing finished-product efficacy data for its ambitious protection and safety claims.
₹245 • Analysed 23 October 2026
SunKage 100% Physical Sunscreen SPF 50+ is positioned as an affordable physical sunscreen, which is a good option for Indian consumers seeking broad-spectrum protection without chemical filters. The gel base and 'powder finish' claims suggest it would be suitable for India's hot and humid climate, addressing common concerns about stickiness. The brand's claims of 'Dermatologically tested', 'Non-Comedogenic', and 'Hypoallergenic' are reassuring for Indian skin types prone to acne and sensitivity, though specific test details are not publicly available. The wide price variation across platforms, especially deep discounts on Flipkart, indicates aggressive market positioning.
Independent and free. The Clean Sheet takes no money from brands to analyse, rank, or approve a product. This is a web evidence analysis, not a Clean Sheet certification. We checked the ingredient list, publicly available test reports, marketing claims, and formula logic using only public information available at the time of analysis.
INCI lists Zinc Oxide (25% w/w) as the primary UV filter, confirming its physical nature.
The product is marketed with SPF 50+ across multiple platforms. While no specific ISO 24444 report is publicly visible, the presence of 25% Zinc Oxide is a strong indicator of high SPF.
Claimed on Flipkart. The presence of 25% Zinc Oxide provides broad-spectrum protection, including UVA. No specific PA test report is publicly visible.
Zinc Oxide is known for broad-spectrum protection. Truemeds mentions 'critical wavelength of 380nm' which supports UVA protection. No specific test data for IR protection is publicly visible.
Percentage explicitly disclosed on Truemeds.
Claimed across multiple platforms. This typically requires specific testing (e.g., 40 or 80 minutes), but no details of such testing are publicly visible.
Claimed on Truemeds and in YouTube reviews. No details of the testing methodology, sample size, or results are publicly visible.
Claimed across multiple platforms. This implies testing, but no specific test report is publicly visible.
What we could confirm from public sources and the verified ingredient list.
Ingredient Safety & Toxicity
Full ingredient list retrieved and verified against the label.
Screened against the ingredient database (1 of 5 ingredients matched); no cosmetics-prohibited ingredient found.
No ingredient with a recognised endocrine-activity concern found in the database.
No IARC-classified or formaldehyde-releasing ingredient found in the database screen.
Irritation & Allergen Risk
No EU-declarable or database-flagged allergen found in the list.
No high-sensitisation preservative (MI/MCI/formaldehyde-releaser) from our screen was found.
Brand claims dermatologist testing (claim stated; underlying report not seen).
Ingredient Transparency
The full INCI list is publicly available, not just hero ingredients.
Active percentages are disclosed for the hero ingredient(s).
Ingredients are listed in the descending order required by India Cosmetics Rules 2020.
Standards & Compliance
Usage warnings and directions are clear on the label.
Screened against a curated reference set that we are continuing to verify and expand, so “clear” means no flag from that set, not a guarantee. Not a substitute for a full toxicological or clinical assessment.
| Ingredient |
|---|
Processed Zinc Oxide (Micronised) |
Carthamus Tinctorius Oil (Safflower Oil) |
Aloe Vera |
Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E) |
Gel Base |
INCI order as declared on packaging. Position reflects approximate concentration (high to low).
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified based on partial INCI.
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified based on partial INCI. INCI disclosure is partial.
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified based on partial INCI.
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified based on partial INCI.
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified based on partial INCI.
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified based on partial INCI.
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified based on partial INCI.
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified based on partial INCI.
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified based on partial INCI.
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified based on partial INCI.
Flags are based on publicly available INCI only. Not a substitute for full regulatory compliance assessment.
INCI lists Zinc Oxide (25% w/w) as the primary UV filter, confirming its physical nature.
Mentioned only
The product is marketed with SPF 50+ across multiple platforms. While no specific ISO 24444 report is publicly visible, the presence of 25% Zinc Oxide is a strong indicator of high SPF.
Evidence visible
Claimed on Flipkart. The presence of 25% Zinc Oxide provides broad-spectrum protection, including UVA. No specific PA test report is publicly visible.
Evidence visible
Zinc Oxide is known for broad-spectrum protection. Truemeds mentions 'critical wavelength of 380nm' which supports UVA protection. No specific test data for IR protection is publicly visible.
Evidence visible
Percentage explicitly disclosed on Truemeds.
Mentioned only
Claimed across multiple platforms. This typically requires specific testing (e.g., 40 or 80 minutes), but no details of such testing are publicly visible.
Evidence visible
Claimed on Truemeds and in YouTube reviews. No details of the testing methodology, sample size, or results are publicly visible.
Evidence visible
Claimed across multiple platforms. This implies testing, but no specific test report is publicly visible.
Evidence visible
The retrieved partial INCI does not list any parabens.
Evidence visible
The retrieved partial INCI does not list 'Parfum' or 'Fragrance'.
Evidence visible
This analysis evaluates brand claims against visible evidence and formula logic. It does not replace a full ingredient safety analysis or a clinical product test. Results vary by individual, and the consumer should always read the full ingredient list and follow usage guidance.
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