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A-Derma Hydralba UV Rich Hydrating Cream SPF 20

A-Derma Hydralba UV Rich Hydrating Cream SPF 20

87/100 overall score

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About this sunscreen

A-Derma Hydralba UV Rich is an SPF 20 hydrating cream with a hybrid filter system, including Uvinul T 150, Tinosorb S, Tinosorb M and avobenzone. It wears lightweight with a balanced finish, a low chance of white cast, no stinging, and a low breakout-trigger rating, and it works well under makeup. Protection is rated excellent for its SPF level on these advanced filters. With a score of 87 out of 100 it is a high-quality hydrating daily cream, best where a moderate SPF 20 suits the routine.

Ingredient & SPF scores

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UV protection

Excellent 92
  • +22.8 Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone at #5, UV filter
  • +38.4 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #10, UV filter (UVA1 +12.8)
  • +38.4 Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol at #11, UV filter (UVA1 +14.4)
  • +18 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane at #13, UV filter (UVA1 +9.6)
  • βˆ’12.3 UVB coverage saturated
  • βˆ’13.5 UVA2 coverage saturated
How we rate uv protection β†’
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Health safety

High 90
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’10 Avobenzone at #13 (regulatory/evidence concern)
How we rate health safety β†’
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Allergens

Low 70
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’18 Fragrance
  • βˆ’12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
How we rate allergens β†’
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White cast

Low 94
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’6 Tinosorb M at #11
How we rate white cast β†’
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Eye sting

Low 89
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’3 Avobenzone at #13, migrates into eyes with sweat
  • βˆ’8 Fragrance
How we rate eye sting β†’
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Heavy feel

Low 98
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’2 Butyrospermum Parkii Fruit at #14, butter/occlusive fat
How we rate heavy feel β†’
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Comedogenic

Low 100
  • +100 Starting score
How we rate comedogenic β†’
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Fungal acne

Low 91
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’9 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Butyrospermum Parkii Fruit)
How we rate fungal acne β†’
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Fabric stains

Low 72
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’28 Avobenzone at #13, reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
How we rate fabric stains β†’
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Moisture

Hydrating
LightNourishing
  • ← 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Aluminium Starch Octenylsuccinate)
  • β†’ 10 Glycerin at #7, the anchor humectant
  • β†’ 2 1 strong humectants (Betaine)
  • β†’ 1 1 emollient lipids (Butyrospermum Parkii Fruit)
  • β†’ 2 Light emollient/solvent (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)
How we rate moisture β†’
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Finish

Balanced
MatteDewy
  • ← 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Aluminium Starch Octenylsuccinate)
  • ← 3 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dicaprylyl Carbonate)
  • β†’ 10 2 emollient lipids (Butyrospermum Parkii Fruit, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
How we rate finish β†’
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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
  • ← 0.5 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Carbomer)
  • ← 1.5 Humectant syrup tackiness (partly offset by the base)
How we rate makeup base β†’
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Water resistance

Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant

Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.

How we rate water resistance β†’

Full ingredient list (25)

What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, ↑ / ↓ give the direction, and ← / β†’ shift a slider toward its ends (finish, moisture, makeup base). Auto-derived from our scoring rules and the ingredient's position.

  1. 1 Water

    Solvent base, the water phase

  2. Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • matte ← 3 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
  3. Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • 9 β†’ dewy emollient lipid
  4. Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • 2 β†’ nourishing light emollient
  5. Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Iscotrizinol)

    • ↑ 22.8 UV protection
  6. Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

  7. 7 Glycerin

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

    • 10 β†’ nourishing the anchor humectant
  8. 8 Betaine

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

    • 2 β†’ nourishing humectant
  9. Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish

    • light ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
    • matte ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
  10. Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S), low in the list, likely a minor contributor

    • ↑ 38.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
  11. Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb M), low in the list, likely a minor contributor

    • ↑ 38.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
  12. 12 Propylene Glycol

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  13. Legacy UV filter (Avobenzone), low in the list, likely a minor contributor

    • ↑ 18 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
    • ↑ 3 migrates into eyes with sweat
    • ↑ 28 reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
  14. Botanical extract

    • ↑ 2 butter/occlusive fat
    • 1 β†’ nourishing emollient lipid
    • 1 β†’ dewy emollient lipid
    • ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
  15. Soothing, skin-conditioning active

  16. 16 Benzoic Acid

    Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling

  17. 17 Caprylyl Glycol

    Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling

  18. 18 Carbomer

    Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream

  19. 19 Decyl Glucoside

    Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

  20. 20 Disodium EDTA

    Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable

  21. 21 Fragrance

    Fragrance

  22. 22 Sodium Hydroxide

    pH adjuster

  23. 23 Tocopherol

    Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin

  24. 24 Tocopheryl Acetate

    Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin

  25. 25 Xanthan Gum

    Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream

What SPF is A-Derma Hydralba UV Rich?

It is an SPF 20 hydrating cream. It uses a hybrid filter system including Uvinul T 150, Tinosorb S, Tinosorb M and avobenzone.

Does the A-Derma Hydralba UV Rich Hydrating Cream SPF 20 work under makeup and leave a white cast?

White cast is rated low and it rates good as a makeup base, so it generally layers smoothly under makeup with a balanced, lightweight finish.

Is it a good sunscreen?

It scores 87 out of 100, a high-quality result. Protection is rated excellent for its SPF level on advanced filters, best where a moderate SPF 20 fits the routine.

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