Benton Air Fit UV Defense Sun Cream SPF50+/pa++++
94/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Benton Air Fit UV Defense Sun Cream is a chemical SPF50+/PA++++ sunscreen built on a modern filter set including Ethylhexyl Triazone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate and Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, all photostable broad-spectrum filters. It wears matte and lightweight with low white cast, and the low pore-clogging profile makes it generally friendly for oily and acne-prone skin. It also layers well under makeup and is unlikely to sting the eyes. With excellent protection and a score of 93.9/100, it is a top performer in this group.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
94
- +34.2 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #4, UV filter (UVA1 +20.9)
- +20.9 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #6, UV filter
- +38.4 Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol at #8, UV filter (UVA1 +14.4)
- +19.2 Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone at #11, UV filter
- β16.1 UVB coverage saturated
- β6.3 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Allergens
Low
98
- +100 Starting score
- β2 Essential oils (Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil)
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Fungal acne
Low
82
- +100 Starting score
- β18 2 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate)
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #4, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- β 5 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane)
- β 4 Glycerin at #12, the anchor humectant
- β 1 1 strong humectants (Panthenol)
- β 2 Humectant polyols
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 6 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane)
- β 5 3 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dibutyl Adipate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Caprylyl Methicone)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
- β 5 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 2 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Carbomer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, β¦)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.
How we rate water resistance βSkincare 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 (39)
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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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 β nourishing humectant polyol
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus)
- β 34.2 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 6 sebum-absorbing powder
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150)
- β 20.9 UV protection
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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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Iscotrizinol), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 19.2 UV protection
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12 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 4 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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24 Panthenol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
- 1 β nourishing humectant
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25 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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29 Asiaticoside
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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30 Asiatic Acid
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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31 Tromethamine
pH adjuster
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32 Carbomer
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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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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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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36 Adenosine
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Botanical extract
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38 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Supporting ingredient
Does Benton Air Fit UV Defense leave a white cast?
No, white cast is low. As a chemical SPF50+ sunscreen on modern filters, it absorbs into the skin and wears matte, so it is generally suitable for deeper skin tones.
Is the Benton Air Fit UV Defense Sun Cream SPF50+/pa++++ good for oily or acne-prone skin?
It is generally a good fit. The finish is matte and the pore-clogging profile is low, which commonly suits oily and breakout-prone skin. It also layers well under makeup.
Is this sunscreen any good?
Yes. It scores 93.9/100 with excellent protection and a modern broad-spectrum filter set, making it one of the top performers in its group.