BRTC UV Moisture Essence Sun SPF 50
86/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
BRTC UV Moisture Essence Sun SPF 50 is a hybrid chemical formula combining isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate, DHHB, octinoxate and Tinosorb S for excellent broad-spectrum SPF 50 coverage. It is lightweight with a balanced, essence-like finish and very low white cast, does not tend to sting, and has low pore-clogging risk that generally suits acne-prone skin. It wears passably under makeup. With excellent protection and a high score, it is a comfortable moisturizing daily sunscreen.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
87
- +13.3 Isoamyl p-Methoxycinnamate at #7, UV filter
- +28.8 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #8, UV filter (UVA1 +17.6)
- +14.4 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #9, UV filter
- +38.4 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #10, UV filter (UVA1 +12.8)
- β10.1 UVB coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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Health safety
High
64
- +100 Starting score
- β36 Octinoxate at #9 (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Eye sting
Low
95
- +100 Starting score
- β5 Octinoxate at #9, migrates into eyes with sweat
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #8, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.
How we rate moisture β
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.
How we rate makeup base 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¨ Vitamin C
- β¨ Adenosine
- β¨ Vitamin E
- β¨ Centella asiatica
Full ingredient list (10)
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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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Amiloxate)
- β 13.3 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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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 14.4 UV protection
- β 5 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 38.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
Is BRTC UV Moisture Essence Sun mineral or chemical?
It is a hybrid chemical sunscreen, combining isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate, DHHB, octinoxate and Tinosorb S for excellent broad-spectrum SPF 50.
Does the BRTC UV Moisture Essence Sun SPF 50 leave a white cast?
No, it has very low white cast and a lightweight, essence-like balanced finish.
Is it good for acne-prone skin?
It generally suits acne-prone skin, with low pore-clogging risk and a no-sting finish. With excellent protection and a high score it is a comfortable moisturizing daily choice.