A strong high-SPF facial sunscreen for oily and acne-prone skin with excellent finish and protection, balanced by alcohol and fragrance that may limit comfort for sensitive or dry skin.
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Scored for skin — based on what its ingredients contribute.
What it may help with
Whether it provides direct protection against UV radiation.
From Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Triazone
Whether it can help visible signs of aging — fine lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, or photoaging.
From Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Tocopherol, Hydroxyacetophenone
Whether it can calm the skin — linked to less redness, irritation, discomfort, or visible reactivity.
From Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tocopherol
Whether it supports the skin barrier — restoring lipids, reducing water loss, aiding barrier repair, or strengthening the skin’s protective function.
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 Tocopherol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Palmitate
Things to watch
Risk of allergic contact dermatitis or immune-based reactions. Fragrance allergens, preservatives, botanicals, and some dyes may score here.
From Fragrance, Alcohol Denat., Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol
Risk of short-term irritation — stinging, burning, dryness, redness, or discomfort. Common for strong actives, acids, retinoids, fragrances, and harsh surfactants.
From Alcohol Denat., Fragrance, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride
Whether it can weaken or damage the skin barrier — harsh surfactants, strong exfoliants, high alcohol content, or overuse-prone actives.
Whether it may sting or irritate around the eyes. Relevant for sunscreens, fragrances, acids, surfactants, and volatile ingredients.
From Alcohol Denat., Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance, Sodium Chloride
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 Fragrance
GOOD · 8
NEUTRAL · 18
This is a face sunscreen for oily and acne-prone skin with a very high SPF, fast-drying texture, and matte finish. It is designed to feel lightweight and leave little residue, but the formula includes alcohol denat. and fragrance, which may reduce comfort for dry or sensitive skin.
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