Quick Summary:
Date Tested: 8/17/2025
In this Kanebo Allie Smooth Gel UV SPF 50 sunscreen lotion review, I find a low performing SPF 50+ rated sunscreen. Thanks again go to Zoe for the sample!
The Allie Smooth Gel UV SPF 50 sunscreen lotion is a hybrid sunscreen formula which contains Zinc Oxide, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Drometrizole Trisiloxane, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, and Titanium Dioxide.
The Allie Smooth Gel UV SPF 50 reduced 64.11% of irradiated UVA, 61.35% UVB, and 63.93% of total UVI. Not a good SPF 50 rated sunscreen.
Kanebo Allie Smooth Gel UV SPF 50 ingredients
Active ingredients: Zinc Oxide, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Drometrizole Trisiloxane, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Titanium Dioxide
Inactive Ingredients: Water, Ethanol, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Glycerin, Isononyl Isononanoate, Triethylhexanoin, Butylene Glycol, Alkyl Benzoate (C12-15), Dimethicone, Silica, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurine Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Mica, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polyalkyl Acrylate (C10-30), Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxy Methacrylate Copolymer, PEG-400, Polysorbate 80, Menthyl Lactate, Fragrance, Alkyl (C30-45) Methicone, Xanthan Gum, Olefin (C30-45), Menthol, Sorbitan Oleate, Polysilicone-9, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate
Manufacturers Website: www.allie-global.net
Allie Smooth Gel UV SPF 50 characteristics at a glance:
- Beach Friendly Formula
- Designed to be environmentally friendly
- Friction resistant and resistant to rubbing and friction during the day to stay in place
- Very Water-resistant. Extremely resistant to sweat
- Prevents debris, dust, pollen, and other fine particles from sticking
- Viscosity is low
Prepared slide BEFORE testing
The Kanebo – Allie Smooth Gel UV SPF 50 distributed evenly. The formula had a grainy appearance on the prepared slide sample.
Prepared slide AFTER testing
The formula exhibited signs of desiccation after completing 2 hours of testing.
Kanebo Allie Smooth Gel UV SPF 50 UV blocking test results
Ultraviolet light quick reference:
UVA: The Ultraviolet wavelength from 315nm – 400nm. The “Aging UV light” – Causes wrinkles.
UVB: The Ultraviolet wavelength from 280nm – 315nm. The “Bad UV light” – Causes skin cancer.
UVI: The global sun UV index. The more a sunscreen can reduce the level of UVI, the better.
UV test results:
Ultraviolet sensor readings:
| Before Sunscreen | After Sunscreen | % UV Blocked | |
| TEMP | 78.7 | 79.3325 | |
| UVA | 40508.5 | 14538.5 | 64.11% |
| UVB | 2327 | 899.5 | 61.35% |
| UVI | 23.955 | 8.64 | 63.93% |
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Testing notes:
Poor UV filtration and prone to drying out. Not recommended.
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Not Recommended
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