D’ ALBA UV Essence Waterfull Cover-up SPF 50+ Pa++++
90/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
D'ALBA UV Essence Waterfull Cover-up SPF 50+ PA++++ is a hybrid mineral-modern formula combining Uvinul A Plus, Ethylhexyl Triazone, and Tinosorb S. It feels lightweight with a balanced finish, low white cast, and is low on stinging and pore-clogging. Makeup compatibility is okay, fitting its essence-style daily wear. With excellent protection and a score of 90.2/100, it is among the top daily face picks here.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
93
- +34.2 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #5, UV filter (UVA1 +20.9)
- +20.9 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #6, UV filter
- +38.4 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #8, UV filter (UVA1 +12.8)
- −3.3 UVB coverage saturated
- −1.5 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Allergens
Low
93
- +100 Starting score
- −5 3 declared fragrance allergens
- −2 Essential oils (Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil)
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White cast
Low
98
- +100 Starting score
- −5 Titanium Dioxide as pigment (CI 77891) at #4
- +2.5 Iron-oxide undertone, partial masking
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Heavy feel
Low
95
- +100 Starting score
- −5 Butyrospermum Parkii Fruit at #11, butter/occlusive fat
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Fungal acne
High
20
- +100 Starting score
- −12 1 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Sorbitan Laurate)
- −32 3 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Butyrospermum Parkii Fruit, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin)
- −36 4 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Polyglyceryl-5 Polyricinoleate)
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Fabric stains
Medium
45
- +100 Starting score
- −15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #5, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
- −40 Iron-oxide pigments at #27, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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Moisture
Hydrating
LightNourishing
- ← 1.5 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- → 10 Glycerin at #7, the anchor humectant
- → 2 Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid at #50, hyaluronic family
- → 1 1 strong humectants (Panthenol)
- → 2 Humectant polyols
- → 3 2 emollient lipids (Butyrospermum Parkii Fruit, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- ← 1 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- ← 3 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dibutyl Adipate)
- → 4 2 emollient lipids (Butyrospermum Parkii Fruit, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- → 3 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- ← 2 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Carbomer, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, …)
- ← 2 Occlusives/waxes float the foundation
- ← 3 Humectant syrup tackiness
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.
How we rate 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.
- ✨ Niacinamide
Full ingredient list (78)
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.
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1 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 → nourishing humectant polyol
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 3 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Colorant or pigment
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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
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150)
- ↑ 20.9 UV protection
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7 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 10 → nourishing the anchor humectant
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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)
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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10 Niacinamide
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Botanical extract
- ↑ 5 butter/occlusive fat
- 2 → nourishing emollient lipid
- 3 → dewy emollient lipid
- ↑ 14 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths 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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 12 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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20 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light ← 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte ← 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Plant oil, an emollient
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Supporting ingredient
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27 Iron Oxides
Colorant or pigment
- ↑ 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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Emollient, softens and smooths 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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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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34 Dimethiconol
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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35 Trisiloxane
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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36 Panthenol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
- 1 → nourishing humectant
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37 Polyether-1
Supporting ingredient
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38 Mandarin
Supporting ingredient
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39 Ai
Supporting ingredient
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Supporting ingredient
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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42 Iron Oxides
Colorant or pigment
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43 Adenosine
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Supporting ingredient
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Botanical extract
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Supporting ingredient
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Botanical extract
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 → nourishing hyaluronic family
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Supporting ingredient
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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58 Arginine
pH adjuster
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59 Carbomer
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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67 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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69 Bakuchiol
Supporting ingredient
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70 Glutathione
Antioxidant, protects the formula and 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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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Plant oil, an emollient
- 1 → nourishing emollient lipid
- 1 → dewy emollient lipid
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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76 Limonene
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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77 Citral
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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78 Linalool
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
Is the D’ ALBA UV Essence Waterfull Cover-up SPF 50+ Pa++++ a good sunscreen?
Yes. It scores 90.2/100 with excellent protection and a lightweight balanced finish, ranking among the top daily picks here.
Does the D’ ALBA UV Essence Waterfull Cover-up SPF 50+ Pa++++ leave a white cast?
No, white cast is low. The hybrid mineral-modern blend stays close to invisible on most skin.
Is it good for oily or acne-prone skin?
It has a balanced finish and low pore-clogging risk, so it is generally friendly to oily and breakout-prone skin.