D'ALBA PIEDMONT Essence Sunscreen Broad Spectrum Chemical SPF 50+
62/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
The D'ALBA PIEDMONT Essence Sunscreen Broad Spectrum Chemical SPF 50+ is a chemical formula using older-generation filters like homosalate, octocrylene and ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate. It keeps white cast low on a balanced, lightweight finish and works well as a makeup base. It is generally low for pore-clogging but can sting at a moderate level, so sensitive eyes should take care. With a score of 62.2/100 and moderate protection, it is a middle-of-the-road choice better suited to lighter daily exposure.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Moderate
46
- +12 Homosalate at #2, UV filter
- +16 Octocrylene at #3, UV filter
- +17.1 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #4, UV filter
- +7.6 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #6, UV filter
- +28.5 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane at #7, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
- β16.7 UVB coverage saturated
- Γ0.9 Limited long-UVA1 coverage
- Γ0.75 Avobenzone + octinoxate degrade each other in sunlight
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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Health safety
Medium
33
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Homosalate at #2 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β12.6 Octinoxate at #4, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β10.5 Octocrylene at #3, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β3.5 Avobenzone at #7, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- +0 2 endocrine-scrutinized filters together
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Allergens
Low
93
- +100 Starting score
- β4 Essential oils (Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water)
- β3 Photoallergen-tail UV filters (Octocrylene)
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Eye sting
Medium
36
- +100 Starting score
- β16 Avobenzone at #7, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β22 Octocrylene at #3, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β11 Octinoxate at #4, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β9 Homosalate at #2, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β6 Octisalate at #6, migrates into eyes with sweat
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Fabric stains
High
30
- +100 Starting score
- β45 Avobenzone at #7, reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
- β15 Octocrylene at #3, co-stains alongside avobenzone
- β10 Avobenzone + Octocrylene, the classic staining pair
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Moisture
Hydrating
LightNourishing
- β 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- β 1 Glycerin at #14, the anchor humectant
- β 2 Sodium Hyaluronate at #29, hyaluronic family
- β 1 1 strong humectants (Panthenol)
- β 1 Humectant polyols
- β 6 Ceramide barrier lipids
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 8 1 velvet elastomer fillers, blur and grip
- β 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
- β 1 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer)
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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
Full ingredient list (34)
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 (Homosalate), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 12 UV protection
- β 9 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Legacy UV filter (Octocrylene), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 16 UV protection
- β 10.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β 22 migrates into eyes with sweat
- β 15 co-stains alongside avobenzone
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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate)
- β 17.1 UV protection
- β 12.6 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β 11 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant polyol
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Legacy UV filter (Octisalate)
- β 7.6 UV protection
- β 6 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Legacy UV filter (Avobenzone)
- β 28.5 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 3.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
- β 45 reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
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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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11 Silica
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
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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14 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Film former, locks the formula onto skin for water resistance
- β 3 film former
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Botanical extract
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Film former, locks the formula onto skin for water resistance
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Plant oil, an emollient
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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23 Mandarin
Supporting ingredient
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Botanical extract
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26 BHT
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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27 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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28 Ceramide NP
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 β nourishing hyaluronic family
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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31 Panthenol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
- 1 β nourishing humectant
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Botanical extract
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
Is the D'ALBA PIEDMONT Essence Sunscreen mineral or chemical?
It is chemical, as the name states, using older-generation filters such as homosalate, octocrylene and ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate.
Does the D'ALBA PIEDMONT Essence Sunscreen Broad Spectrum Chemical SPF 50+ work under makeup?
Yes, it rates well as a makeup base. The finish is balanced and lightweight with low white cast.
Is it a good sunscreen?
It is a middle-of-the-road pick, scoring 62.2/100 with moderate protection. It can also sting at a moderate level, so keep it away from sensitive eyes.