Best Chemical Sunscreens in India

Every chemical sunscreen we have reviewed, ranked by Isha's rating — which weighs the formula, whether the claims hold up, value at MRP and how gentle it is. UV filters that absorb radiation — usually lightweight.

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#ProductIsha's ratingKey ingredientsMRPVerdict
1 Deconstruct Gel Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++ 4.5/5 Uvinul A Plus, Uvinul T 150, Tinosorb S ₹399₹7.98/g Lightweight gel sunscreen built around a modern, photo-stable filter system with no white cast.
2 Foxtale Glow Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++ With Vitamin C & Niacinamide 4.4/5 Tinosorb A2B, Uvinul A Plus, Uvinul T 150 ₹375₹7.50/g Affordable lightweight sunscreen using only modern photostable filters, with ethyl ascorbic acid and niacinamide.
3 Re'equil Oxybenzone & OMC Free Sunscreen SPF 50 PA+++ 4.0/5 Octocrylene, Tinosorb S, Tinosorb A2B ₹395₹7.90/g Cult-favourite Indian sunscreen built deliberately without oxybenzone, octinoxate (OMC) or avobenzone.
4 The Derma Co. 1% Hyaluronic Sunscreen Aqua Gel SPF 50 PA++++ 3.7/5 Avobenzone, Mexoryl SX, Ensulizole ₹499₹9.98/g Bestselling aqua-gel sunscreen featuring sodium hyaluronate and niacinamide alongside its UV filter system.
5 Aqualogica Glow+ Dewy Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ 3.6/5 Avobenzone, Mexoryl SX, Octinoxate ₹449₹8.98/g Hydrating dewy-finish sunscreen with hyaluronic acid, ceramides, ethyl ascorbic acid and niacinamide.