A-Derma Protect Creme SPF 50
88/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
A-Derma Protect Creme SPF 50 is a chemical sunscreen using a hybrid blend of modern UVA filters such as Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, and Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, alongside Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane. It delivers a balanced finish, stays lightweight, and shows low white cast, while being rated low for stinging and low for pore-clogging. Makeup layering is rated okay rather than ideal. With excellent rated protection and a high score of 88.4/100, it is generally a dependable choice for sensitive skin.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
100
- +45.6 Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol at #4, UV filter (UVA1 +17.1)
- +45.6 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #6, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
- +22.8 Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone at #7, UV filter
- +24 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane at #9, UV filter (UVA1 +12.8)
- β17.4 UVB coverage saturated
- β20.5 UVA2 coverage saturated
- β0.1 UVA1 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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Health safety
High
90
- +100 Starting score
- β10 Avobenzone at #9 (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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White cast
Low
88
- +100 Starting score
- β12 Tinosorb M at #4, may look bluish-grey on deeper skin tones
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Eye sting
Low
84
- +100 Starting score
- β8 Avobenzone at #9, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β8 Fragrance
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Fungal acne
Medium
44
- +100 Starting score
- β24 2 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate)
- β32 3 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Glyceryl Behenate, Glyceryl Dibehenate)
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Fabric stains
Low
62
- +100 Starting score
- β38 Avobenzone at #9, reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
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Moisture
Hydrating
LightNourishing
- β 10 Glycerin at #5, the anchor humectant
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 4 2 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Diisopropyl Adipate)
- β 9 1 emollient lipids (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 6 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 0.5 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Polyacrylate-13)
- β 3 Humectant syrup tackiness
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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 (28)
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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 3 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb M)
- β 45.6 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 12 may look bluish-grey on deeper skin tones
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5 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 10 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S)
- β 45.6 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Iscotrizinol)
- β 22.8 UV protection
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 14 feeds malassezia
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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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 Citric Acid
pH adjuster
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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20 Fragrance
Fragrance
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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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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 12 feeds malassezia
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 12 feeds malassezia
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28 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
Is A-Derma Protect Creme mineral or chemical?
It is a chemical sunscreen. It uses a hybrid blend of modern UVA filters like Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol and Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine with Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane.
Does the A-Derma Protect Creme SPF 50 sting the eyes?
It is rated low for stinging, so it is generally gentle in that respect. This pairs with its low white cast and balanced finish, which is common for sensitive-skin formulas.
Is A-Derma Protect Creme SPF 50 good?
Yes, it scores 88.4/100, which is high. It pairs excellent rated protection with a lightweight, low-cast feel, making it a dependable choice.