Ajanta Pharma Ltd Sunstop Acne SPF 80 Pa+++ Advanced Sun Protection Gel
86/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Ajanta Pharma Sunstop Acne SPF 80 PA+++ is a chemical gel sunscreen aimed at oily and blemish-prone skin, using a hybrid filter set that pairs Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol and Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine with Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate and Ethylhexyl Triazone. It delivers a matte finish, a lightweight feel, low white cast, and does not commonly sting, while breakout risk is rated low. It also performs excellently as a makeup base. With excellent rated protection and a strong 85.7/100 score, it is a generally excellent pick for acne-prone and oily complexions.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
95
- +17.1 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #5, UV filter
- +38.4 Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol at #10, UV filter (UVA1 +14.4)
- +21.6 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #16, UV filter (UVA1 +13.2)
- +28.8 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #17, UV filter (UVA1 +9.6)
- +13.2 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #19, UV filter
- −21.9 UVB coverage saturated
- −5 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +3 Label claims (SPF 80, PA rating)
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Health safety
High
64
- +100 Starting score
- −36 Octinoxate at #5 (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Allergens
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- −18 Fragrance
- −12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
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Eye sting
Low
81
- +100 Starting score
- −11 Octinoxate at #5, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −8 Fragrance
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- −15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #16, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- ← 1.5 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- ← 8 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- → 1 Glycerin at #37, the anchor humectant
- → 2 Sodium Hyaluronate at #42, hyaluronic family
- → 3 3 strong humectants (Sodium PCA, Urea, Sorbitol)
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- ← 1 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- ← 7 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 3 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Caprylyl Methicone)
- → 1 1 emollient lipids (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
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Makeup base
Excellent
PillsPrimer
- → 9 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- → 12 3 velvet elastomer fillers, blur and grip
- → 3 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.
How we rate water resistance →Full ingredient list (46)
What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, ↑ / ↓ give the direction, and ← / → 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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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light ← 8 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 3 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate)
- ↑ 17.1 UV protection
- ↑ 11 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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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)
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11 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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14 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 1 → dewy emollient lipid
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 21.6 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 28.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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18 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light ← 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte ← 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 13.2 UV protection
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20 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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21 Urea
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 → nourishing humectant
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22 Glucose
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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23 Sodium PCA
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 → nourishing humectant
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24 Sorbitol
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 → nourishing humectant
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25 Fructose
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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Supporting ingredient
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28 Glycine
Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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29 Lysine
Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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30 Malic Acid
pH adjuster
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pH adjuster
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32 Citric Acid
pH adjuster
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pH adjuster
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34 Lactic Acid
pH adjuster
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pH adjuster
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36 Hydroxide K
pH adjuster
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37 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 → nourishing the anchor humectant
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38 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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39 Polylysine
Supporting ingredient
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40 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 → nourishing hyaluronic family
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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44 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
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45 BHT
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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46 Fragrance
Fragrance
Is Ajanta Sunstop Acne SPF 80 good for oily or acne-prone skin?
Yes, it is well suited to oily and blemish-prone skin. It has a matte finish, a lightweight gel feel, and a low breakout risk, which generally makes it comfortable for acne-prone complexions.
Does the Ajanta Pharma Ltd Sunstop Acne SPF 80 Pa+++ Advanced Sun Protection Gel leave a white cast?
No, white cast is rated low. As a chemical gel with a hybrid filter blend, it tends to disappear into skin with a clean, matte finish.
Is Ajanta Sunstop Acne SPF 80 a good sunscreen?
It scores a strong 85.7/100 with excellent rated protection. It does not commonly sting, works excellently as a makeup base, and offers very high SPF 80, making it a generally excellent option for oily, acne-prone skin.