Bionike Age UV Specialist SPF 50+
94/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Bionike Age UV Specialist is an SPF 50+ chemical sunscreen built entirely on modern UV filters, including Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Triazone and Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate. It wears lightweight with a balanced finish, keeps white cast low, and works well under makeup. Breakout risk is low and it does not commonly sting. With excellent protection and a top score of 94.4/100, it is one of the best-rated daily sunscreens in this group.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
94
- +36 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #3, UV filter (UVA1 +22)
- +45.6 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #6, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
- +17.6 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #8, UV filter
- +11.2 Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid at #9, UV filter
- β13.9 UVB coverage saturated
- β4.3 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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Eye sting
Low
98
- +100 Starting score
- β2 Ensulizole at #9, migrates into eyes with sweat
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Fungal acne
Medium
67
- +100 Starting score
- β33 2 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate)
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #3, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- β 1 Glycerin at #20, the anchor humectant
- β 2 Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid at #26, hyaluronic family
- β 2 2 strong humectants (Panthenol, Ectoin)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 5 2 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dibutyl Adipate, Coco-Caprylate)
- β 6 1 emollient lipids (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 6 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
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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
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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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 36 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 6 β dewy emollient lipid
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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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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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 24 feeds malassezia
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 17.6 UV protection
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Legacy UV filter (Ensulizole), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 11.2 UV protection
- β 2 migrates into eyes with sweat
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10 Niacinamide
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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13 Arginine
pH adjuster
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
- β 3 film former
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Colorant or pigment
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16 Ectoin
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
- 1 β nourishing humectant
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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18 Cellulose
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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20 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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21 Zeolite
Supporting ingredient
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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23 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 β nourishing hyaluronic family
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27 Panthenol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
- 1 β nourishing humectant
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28 Allantoin
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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33 Algin
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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34 Serine
Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Supporting ingredient
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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38 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
Is Bionike Age UV Specialist a good sunscreen?
Yes, it is one of the best-rated in its group at 94.4/100, with protection rated excellent. It wears lightweight and works well under makeup.
Does the Bionike Age UV Specialist SPF 50+ leave a white cast?
No, white cast is low. It is built entirely on modern chemical filters that absorb cleanly with a balanced finish.
Is it good for oily or acne-prone skin?
It generally is. Breakout risk is rated low and it wears light with a balanced finish, so it tends to suit acne-prone skin.