A-Derma Epitheliale A.H Ultra Protective Repairing Cream SPF 50+
91/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
A-Derma Epitheliale A.H Ultra Protective Repairing Cream is an SPF 50+ facial sunscreen built on a hybrid filter system, pairing modern UV absorbers like Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine and Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone with classic Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane. It wears lightweight with a balanced finish and a low white cast, and is reported low on the pore-clogging scale, so it generally suits most skin types and works well under makeup. With a 91.2/100 score and excellent protection, it is one of the stronger options in this set.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
100
- +48 Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol at #3, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +38.4 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #8, UV filter (UVA1 +12.8)
- +19.2 Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone at #9, UV filter
- +24 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane at #12, UV filter (UVA1 +12.8)
- β12.8 UVB coverage saturated
- β18.2 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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Health safety
High
90
- +100 Starting score
- β10 Avobenzone at #12 (regulatory/evidence concern)
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White cast
Low
75
- +100 Starting score
- β25 Tinosorb M at #3, may look bluish-grey on deeper skin tones
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Eye sting
Low
92
- +100 Starting score
- β8 Avobenzone at #12, migrates into eyes with sweat
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Heavy feel
Low
98
- +100 Starting score
- β2 Tribehenin at #31, wax film
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Fungal acne
Low
82
- +100 Starting score
- β18 2 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Glyceryl Behenate, Glyceryl Dibehenate)
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Fabric stains
Low
62
- +100 Starting score
- β38 Avobenzone at #12, reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
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Moisture
Hydrating
LightNourishing
- β 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Aluminium Starch Octenylsuccinate)
- β 10 Glycerin at #6, the anchor humectant
- β 2 Sodium Hyaluronate at #18, hyaluronic family
- β 2 1 strong humectants (Panthenol)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Aluminium Starch Octenylsuccinate)
- β 4 2 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Diisopropyl Adipate, Isodecyl Neopentanoate)
- β 9 1 emollient lipids (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
- β 6 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 0.5 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer)
- β 1.5 Humectant syrup tackiness (partly offset by the base)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +2 1 water-locking waxes
Skincare extras
Beneficial actives this formula contains. Informational only, not part of the rating: their effect depends on a concentration the label does not disclose.
- β¨ Panthenol (B5)
Full ingredient list (32)
What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, β / β give the direction, and β / β shift a slider toward its ends (finish, moisture, makeup base). Auto-derived from our scoring rules and the ingredient's position.
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1 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 9 β dewy emollient lipid
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb M), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 48 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 25 may look bluish-grey on deeper skin tones
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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6 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 10 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 38.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Iscotrizinol), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 19.2 UV protection
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10 Panthenol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
- 2 β nourishing humectant
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
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Legacy UV filter (Avobenzone), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 24 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 8 migrates into eyes with sweat
- β 38 reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 β nourishing hyaluronic family
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Supporting ingredient
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Botanical extract
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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23 Benzoic Acid
Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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28 Pantolactone
Supporting ingredient
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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pH adjuster
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31 Tribehenin
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 wax film
- β 2 wax water lock
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32 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
Does A-Derma Epitheliale A.H SPF 50+ leave a white cast?
It is rated low on white cast, so it generally goes on without an obvious whitening effect. It uses a hybrid filter system rather than heavy minerals, which commonly helps with a clean finish. That makes it an easy daily option across skin tones.
Is this good for oily or acne-prone skin?
It has a balanced finish and is rated low on the pore-clogging scale, so it is generally friendly to acne-prone skin. The lightweight feel helps it sit comfortably without feeling greasy. As with any product, patch testing first is sensible.
Is A-Derma Epitheliale A.H a good sunscreen?
Yes. It scores 91.2 out of 100 with protection rated excellent, placing it among the stronger options in its set. It pairs solid protection with a lightweight, low-cast feel.