Product Description
Rivela Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 by Cipla is a broad-spectrum sunscreen designed for daily protection against UV radiation. Rivela states that it uses liquid crystal technology to provide hydration while moisturizing the skin. The formulation is also described as water resistant.
Key Benefits
SPF 50 – Provides approximately 98% UVB protection, according to Rivela.
Broad-spectrum protection – Helps protect against UVA and UVB radiation.
3-star UVA rating – Provides good UVA protection according to the brand.
Vitamin E – Provides antioxidant support against oxidative stress from sun exposure.
Moisturizing – Helps hydrate and moisturize the skin.
Water resistant – Helps maintain protection during water exposure and sweating.
Liquid Crystal Technology – Designed to provide hydration and moisturization.
Technical Specifications
Complete Ingredients & Uses
Purified Water (Aqua) – Base and solvent of the formulation.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate – Lightweight emollient; improves spreadability and skin feel.
Octinoxate (Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate) – UVB filter; helps protect against UVB radiation.
Oxybenzone – UV filter; contributes to protection against UV radiation.
Octocrylene – UVB/UVA-II filter; contributes to broad-spectrum sun protection.
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (Tinosorb M) – Broad-spectrum UV filter; helps protect against UVA and UVB radiation.
Glycerin – Humectant; attracts and retains moisture in the skin.
Titanium Dioxide – Mineral UV filter; helps protect skin from UV radiation.
Cetearyl Alcohol – Fatty alcohol; provides emollient properties and helps stabilize the cream.
Cocoglucoside – Mild surfactant/emulsifier that helps stabilize the formulation.
Isononyl Isononanoate – Emollient; provides a smooth and soft skin feel.
Cyclomethicone – Silicone emollient; improves spreadability and gives a smooth finish.
Polyamide-5 – Film-forming/texture-support ingredient; helps improve product feel.
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer – Thickener and stabilizer.
Isononyl Isononanoate – Emollient; provides a smooth and soft skin feel.
Cyclomethicone – Silicone emollient; improves spreadability and gives a smooth finish.
Polyamide-5 – Film-forming/texture-support ingredient; helps improve product feel.
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer – Thickener and stabilizer.
Isohexadecane – Lightweight emollient; improves texture and spreadability.
Polysorbate 60 – Emulsifier; helps keep oil and water phases blended.
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine (Tinosorb S) – Broad-spectrum UVA/UVB filter.
C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate – Emulsifying and texture-support ingredient.
C20-22 Alcohols – Emollient and consistency-support ingredients.
Phenoxyethanol – Preservative that helps protect the product from microbial contamination.
Ethylhexylglycerin – Skin-conditioning ingredient and preservative booster.
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside – Mild surfactant/emulsifier.
dl-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E) – Antioxidant and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Acacia Senegal Gum – Film-forming and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Xanthan Gum – Thickener and formulation stabilizer.
Tetrasodium EDTA – Chelating agent that helps maintain formulation stability.
Fragrance – Provides fragrance to the product.
Triethanolamine – pH-adjusting and formulation-stabilizing ingredient.