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Bulldog Anytime Daily UV Moisturiser SPF 50 For Men

Bulldog SPF 50
Bulldog Anytime Daily UV Moisturiser SPF 50 For Men

92/100 overall score

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About this sunscreen

Bulldog Anytime Daily UV Moisturiser SPF 50 For Men is a chemical sunscreen built on modern organic filters, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Triazone and Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid. The finish is balanced with low white cast and a lightweight feel, and the sting risk is low. Breakout risk is generally low and it works well under makeup. With excellent protection and a high score, it is a strong daily moisturizer with sun protection.

Ingredient & SPF scores

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UV protection

Excellent 91
  • +34.2 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #4, UV filter (UVA1 +20.9)
  • +7.6 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #6, UV filter
  • +38.4 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #8, UV filter (UVA1 +12.8)
  • +8.4 Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid at #13, UV filter
  • +13.2 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #17, UV filter
  • −11.6 UVB coverage saturated
  • −1.5 UVA2 coverage saturated
  • +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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Health safety

High 100
  • +100 Starting score
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Allergens

Low 100
  • +100 Starting score
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White cast

Low 100
  • +100 Starting score
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Eye sting

Low 83
  • +100 Starting score
  • −6 Octisalate at #6, migrates into eyes with sweat
  • −1 Ensulizole at #13, migrates into eyes with sweat
  • −10 Volatile alcohol at #7
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Heavy feel

Low 98
  • +100 Starting score
  • −2 Tribehenin at #19, wax film
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Comedogenic

Low 93
  • +100 Starting score
  • −7 Isopropyl Palmitate at #9, heavy comedogenic ester
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Fungal acne

Medium 54
  • +100 Starting score
  • −9 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil)
  • −37 3 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Isopropyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate)
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Fabric stains

Low 85
  • +100 Starting score
  • −15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #4, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Moisture

Balanced
LightNourishing
  • ← 13 Volatile alcohol at #7
  • ← 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
  • → 10 Glycerin at #5, the anchor humectant
  • → 1 1 emollient lipids (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil)
  • → 1 Light emollient/solvent (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)
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Finish

Balanced
MatteDewy
  • ← 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
  • ← 3 Volatile alcohol at #7
  • → 10 2 emollient lipids (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
  • → 2 1 slippy emollient esters (Isopropyl Palmitate)
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Makeup base

Good
PillsPrimer
  • → 6 Quick-setting carrier (alcohol at #7), fast, even canvas
  • → 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
  • → 3 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
  • ← 1.5 Humectant syrup tackiness (partly offset by the base)
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Water resistance

Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
  • +2 1 water-locking waxes
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Full ingredient list (33)

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.

  1. 1 Water

    Solvent base, the water phase

  2. Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • 9 → dewy emollient lipid
  3. Supporting ingredient

  4. Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus)

    • ↑ 34.2 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
    • ↑ 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
  5. 5 Glycerin

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

    • 10 → nourishing the anchor humectant
  6. Legacy UV filter (Octisalate)

    • ↑ 7.6 UV protection
    • ↑ 6 migrates into eyes with sweat
  7. 7 Alcohol Denat

    Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes

  8. Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S), low in the list, likely a minor contributor

    • ↑ 38.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
  9. Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • ↑ 7 heavy comedogenic ester
    • 2 → dewy slippy emollient ester
    • ↑ 14 feeds malassezia
  10. 10 Silica

    Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish

    • light ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
    • matte ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
  11. Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • 1 → nourishing light emollient
  12. Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

    • ↑ 14 feeds malassezia
  13. Legacy UV filter (Ensulizole), low in the list, likely a minor contributor

    • ↑ 8.4 UV protection
    • ↑ 1 migrates into eyes with sweat
  14. Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream

  15. Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  16. Botanical extract

  17. Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150), low in the list, likely a minor contributor

    • ↑ 13.2 UV protection
  18. Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

    • ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
  19. 19 Tribehenin

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • ↑ 2 wax film
    • ↑ 2 wax water lock
  20. 20 Phenoxyethanol

    Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling

  21. Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin

  22. Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  23. 23 Sodium Hydroxide

    pH adjuster

  24. 24 Cellulose Gum

    Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream

  25. 25 Xanthan Gum

    Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream

  26. 26 Gluconolactone

    Supporting ingredient

  27. 27 Sodium Citrate

    pH adjuster

  28. Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  29. 29 Sodium Phytate

    Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable

  30. 30 Tocopherol

    Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin

  31. 31 Sodium Benzoate

    Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling

  32. 32 Potassium Sorbate

    Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling

  33. Botanical extract

    • 1 → nourishing emollient lipid
    • 1 → dewy emollient lipid
    • ↑ 9 feeds malassezia

Is Bulldog Anytime Daily UV Moisturiser good?

Yes, it earns a high overall score and excellent protection. It is lightweight with low white cast and low sting risk, making it a strong daily moisturizer with sun protection.

Is the Bulldog Anytime Daily UV Moisturiser SPF 50 For Men mineral or chemical?

It is a chemical sunscreen. It is built on modern organic filters, including Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine and Ethylhexyl Triazone.

Does it work under makeup?

Yes, it rates well as a makeup base. Its balanced finish and lightweight feel commonly help products layer smoothly on top.

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