Dermacept Rx Acne Sunscreen (SPF 47)
75/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Dermacept Rx Acne Sunscreen (SPF 47) is a pure mineral sunscreen filtered with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, aimed at acne-prone skin. It sets to a matte finish and does not sting, with low pore-clogging potential, though the mineral base can show a medium white cast on deeper tones. Texture stays lightweight. At 75/100 with good protection, it is a solid mineral choice for oily, breakout-prone skin.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
68
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +26.4 Titanium Dioxide at #8, UV filter (UVA1 +4)
- +1 Label claims (SPF 47)
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Allergens
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- −18 Fragrance
- −12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
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White cast
Medium
33
- +100 Starting score
- −55 Zinc Oxide at #2
- −7.5 Titanium Dioxide at #8 (nano)
- −10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- −15 Pure mineral formula
- +8.7 PHSA dispersant, fights agglomeration
- +11.8 Coated minerals (Alumina, Hydrogen Dimethicone)
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Eye sting
Low
98
- +100 Starting score
- −8 Fragrance
- +6 Mineral filter system, low-sting filters
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Heavy feel
Low
71
- +100 Starting score
- −40 Zinc Oxide at #2
- −6 Titanium Dioxide at #8
- +11.5 Volatile silicone at #6, flashes off
- +5.2 Volatile hydrocarbon at #5, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Medium
68
- +100 Starting score
- −18 1 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Polysorbate 60)
- −14 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate)
- +0 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride at #3, a safe base that does not feed Malassezia
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Fabric stains
Low
80
- +100 Starting score
- −15 Zinc Oxide at #2, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- −5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- ← 4.5 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Hydrated Silica)
- ← 9 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 5 Zinc Oxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
- → 4 Light emollient/solvent (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- ← 4 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Hydrated Silica)
- ← 8 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- → 5 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- → 3 Quick-setting carrier, fast, even canvas
- ← 0.5 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer)
- ← 15 High mineral load at #2 greys under foundation
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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 (26)
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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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light ← 5 mild sebum absorbent
- pills ← 15 High mineral load greys under foundation
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 4 → nourishing light emollient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
- light ← 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light ← 5 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 26.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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10 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 14 feeds malassezia
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 18 feeds malassezia
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
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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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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20 Alumina
Supporting ingredient
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21 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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22 Bisabolol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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24 Citric Acid
pH adjuster
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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26 Fragrance
Fragrance
Is Dermacept Rx Acne Sunscreen mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen, filtered with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide and free of chemical UV filters. That makes it a non-chemical option.
Does the Dermacept Rx Acne Sunscreen (SPF 47) work for acne-prone skin?
It is aimed at acne-prone skin, with a matte finish, low pore-clogging potential and no sting, though individual results vary.
Does it leave a white cast?
White cast reads medium, typical of a zinc and titanium mineral base, so deeper skin tones may notice some cast. The finish is matte and lightweight.