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)
- β12.3 UVB coverage saturated
- β13.5 UVA2 coverage saturated
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Health safety
High
90
- +100 Starting score
- β10 Avobenzone at #13 (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Allergens
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- β18 Fragrance
- β12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
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Eye sting
Low
89
- +100 Starting score
- β3 Avobenzone at #13, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β8 Fragrance
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Heavy feel
Low
98
- +100 Starting score
- β2 Butyrospermum Parkii Fruit at #14, butter/occlusive fat
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Fungal acne
Low
91
- +100 Starting score
- β9 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Butyrospermum Parkii Fruit)
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Fabric stains
Low
72
- +100 Starting score
- β28 Avobenzone at #13, 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 #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)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Aluminium Starch Octenylsuccinate)
- β 3 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dicaprylyl Carbonate)
- β 10 2 emollient lipids (Butyrospermum Parkii Fruit, 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 (Carbomer)
- β 1.5 Humectant syrup tackiness (partly offset by the base)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.
How we rate water resistance βFull ingredient list (25)
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
- matte β 3 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 9 β dewy emollient lipid
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 2 β nourishing light emollient
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Iscotrizinol)
- β 22.8 UV protection
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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7 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 10 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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8 Betaine
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 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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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 (Tinosorb M), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 38.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Legacy UV filter (Avobenzone), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 18 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 3 migrates into eyes with sweat
- β 28 reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
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Botanical extract
- β 2 butter/occlusive fat
- 1 β nourishing emollient lipid
- 1 β dewy emollient lipid
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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16 Benzoic Acid
Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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18 Carbomer
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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21 Fragrance
Fragrance
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pH adjuster
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23 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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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.