Acwell Dermild Fresh Sun Control Essence Spf 50
90/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Acwell Dermild Fresh Sun Control Essence Spf 50 is a chemical sunscreen built on a modern filter system, pairing ethylhexyl salicylate with newer broad-spectrum filters like bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine and methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol. It finishes matte with very low white cast, stays lightweight, and rates excellent as a makeup base, making it a strong daily essence for oily and combination skin. Breakout-trigger potential is low. With excellent protection and a score of 90.3/100, it is one of the standout performers in this group.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
100
- +8 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #3, UV filter
- +45.6 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #7, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
- +38.4 Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol at #9, UV filter (UVA1 +14.4)
- +9.6 Polysilicone-15 at #10, UV filter
- +28.8 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #11, UV filter (UVA1 +17.6)
- β15.5 UVB coverage saturated
- β12.7 UVA2 coverage saturated
- β2.2 UVA1 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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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
Medium
60
- +100 Starting score
- β9 Octisalate at #3, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β18 Volatile alcohol at #2
- β5 Alcohol high up speeds filter migration
- β8 Fragrance
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Fungal acne
Low
91
- +100 Starting score
- β9 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Ceteth-10)
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #11, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 22 Volatile alcohol at #2
- β 1.5 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer)
- β 5 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 1 Humectant polyols
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 1 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer)
- β 4 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 5 Volatile alcohol at #2
- β 2 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dibutyl Adipate)
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Makeup base
Excellent
PillsPrimer
- β 5 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 10 Quick-setting carrier (alcohol at #2), fast, even canvas
- β 2 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 1 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Carbomer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +3 1 film-forming polymers that lock the formula on for water resistance
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¨ Niacinamide
- β¨ Centella asiatica
Full ingredient list (45)
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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2 Alcohol
Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
- β 5 high up speeds filter migration
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Legacy UV filter (Octisalate), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 8 UV protection
- β 9 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 5 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant polyol
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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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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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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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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Polysilicone-15), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 9.6 UV protection
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 28.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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Botanical extract
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
- β 3 film former
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32 Ceteth-10
Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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33 Tromethamine
pH adjuster
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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36 Carbomer
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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37 Propanediol
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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42 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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44 Fragrance
Fragrance
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
Does Acwell Dermild Fresh Sun Control Essence leave a white cast?
No, white cast is very low. As a modern chemical essence it wears nearly invisible with a matte finish.
Is the Acwell Dermild Fresh Sun Control Essence Spf 50 good for oily or acne-prone skin?
Yes, it is a strong match. It finishes matte, has low pore-clogging potential, and rates excellent as a makeup base, which suits oily and combination skin.
Is this sunscreen mineral or chemical?
It is a chemical sunscreen built on a modern filter system, including newer broad-spectrum filters like bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine.
Is Acwell Dermild Fresh Sun Control Essence any good?
Yes, it scores 90.3/100, one of the best in its group. Protection measured excellent and the wear is lightweight and makeup-friendly.