Bionike Defence Sun Fluid Lotion SPF 50+ Pro Repair Complex
88/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Bionike Defence Sun Fluid Lotion SPF 50+ is a chemical-leaning hybrid fluid that pairs octinoxate with modern UVA filters like Uvinul A Plus, Tinosorb S, and Uvasorb HEB for broad, excellent protection. It wears with a balanced finish, low white cast, and a lightweight feel, and it does not commonly sting, so sensitive users tend to find it comfortable. Low pore-clogging risk and a good makeup-base rating make it easy to layer day to day. Scoring 88.0/100 with excellent protection, it is a strong everyday choice.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
94
- +18 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #2, UV filter
- +36 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #3, UV filter (UVA1 +22)
- +45.6 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #7, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
- +17.6 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #8, UV filter
- β20.7 UVB coverage saturated
- β4.3 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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Health safety
High
64
- +100 Starting score
- β36 Octinoxate at #2 (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Eye sting
Low
84
- +100 Starting score
- β16 Octinoxate at #2, migrates into eyes with sweat
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Fungal acne
Low
91
- +100 Starting score
- β9 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate)
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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 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Aluminium Starch Octenylsuccinate)
- β 1 Glycerin at #26, the anchor humectant
- β 1 1 strong humectants (Panthenol)
- β 2 Light emollient/solvent (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Aluminium Starch Octenylsuccinate)
- β 3 2 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dibutyl Adipate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate)
- β 6 1 emollient lipids (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
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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
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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
Full ingredient list (32)
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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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 18 UV protection
- β 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
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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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 2 β nourishing light emollient
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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 (Uvinul T 150), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 17.6 UV protection
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Film former, locks the formula onto skin for water resistance
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Supporting ingredient
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14 Niacinamide
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Supporting ingredient
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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19 Carnosine
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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21 Dimethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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23 Panthenol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
- 1 β nourishing humectant
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24 Allantoin
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Supporting ingredient
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26 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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29 Lactic Acid
pH adjuster
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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31 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
Does Bionike Defence Sun Fluid leave a white cast?
No, white cast is rated low and the finish is balanced, so it generally wears clear. The lightweight fluid texture absorbs without a heavy residue.
Is the Bionike Defence Sun Fluid Lotion SPF 50+ Pro Repair Complex good for oily or acne-prone skin?
It can suit oily and blemish-prone skin. Pore-clogging risk is rated low and the finish is balanced and lightweight, so it should not feel greasy, though a matte option may suit very oily skin better.
Is Bionike Defence Sun Fluid a good sunscreen?
Yes, it scores 88.0/100 with excellent broad-spectrum protection at SPF 50+. The modern filter blend, comfortable feel, and good makeup compatibility make it a strong everyday choice.