Dermedic Sunbrella Sun Protection Spray SPF 50+
79/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Dermedic Sunbrella Sun Protection Spray SPF 50+ is a chemical sunscreen with a hybrid filter blend of octocrylene, a cinnamate, Uvinul A Plus, Tinosorb M and titanium dioxide. It commonly feels balanced and lightweight with a low white cast, though it may sting sensitive eyes somewhat. Excellent protection earns it a strong 78.7/100, a dependable easy-to-apply choice.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
95
- +16 Octocrylene at #2, UV filter
- +17.1 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #4, UV filter
- +34.2 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #5, UV filter (UVA1 +20.9)
- +38.4 Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol at #12, UV filter (UVA1 +14.4)
- +19.8 Titanium Dioxide at #17, UV filter (UVA1 +3)
- β19.5 UVB coverage saturated
- β12.7 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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Health safety
Medium
54
- +100 Starting score
- β36 Octinoxate at #4 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β10.5 Octocrylene at #2, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Allergens
Low
64
- +100 Starting score
- β18 Fragrance
- β15 7 declared fragrance allergens
- β3 Photoallergen-tail UV filters (Octocrylene)
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White cast
Low
93
- +100 Starting score
- β3 Titanium Dioxide at #17 (nano)
- β6 Tinosorb M at #12
- +0.9 PHSA dispersant, fights agglomeration
- +0.6 Coated minerals (Alumina)
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Eye sting
Medium
51
- +100 Starting score
- β22 Octocrylene at #2, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β11 Octinoxate at #4, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β8 Fragrance
- β8 6 declared fragrance allergens
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Heavy feel
Low
97
- +100 Starting score
- β2 Titanium Dioxide at #17
- β1 Hydrogenated Polydecene at #18, heavy oil
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Fungal acne
Medium
51
- +100 Starting score
- β47 3 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Glyceryl Stearate)
- β2 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains
Low
68
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Octocrylene at #2, co-stains alongside avobenzone
- β15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #5, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
- β2 Titanium Dioxide at #17, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Hydrating
LightNourishing
- β 4 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 10 Glycerin at #6, the anchor humectant
- β 1 1 strong humectants (Panthenol)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 4 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 9 1 emollient lipids (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 2 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 3 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 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 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¨ Panthenol (B5)
Full ingredient list (37)
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 (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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 9 β dewy emollient lipid
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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate)
- β 17.1 UV protection
- β 11 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus)
- β 34.2 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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6 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 10 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 24 feeds malassezia
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 14 feeds malassezia
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 2 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 2 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 2 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 2 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb M), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 38.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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15 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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16 Panthenol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
- 1 β nourishing humectant
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 19.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 2 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 1 heavy oil
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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20 Alumina
Supporting ingredient
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21 Dimethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Botanical extract
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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24 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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25 Niacinamide
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind
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28 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 minor malassezia feeder
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29 Fragrance
Fragrance
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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34 Citronellol
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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35 Limonene
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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36 Linalool
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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37 Eugenol
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
How strong is the protection in Dermedic Sunbrella Spray SPF 50?
Protection is rated excellent. It uses a hybrid blend with octocrylene, a cinnamate, Uvinul A Plus, Tinosorb M and titanium dioxide for solid broad-spectrum coverage.
Will the Dermedic Sunbrella Sun Protection Spray SPF 50+ sting my eyes?
It is rated medium for stinging, so it may irritate sensitive eyes for some people. Apply carefully around the eye area.
Is it good?
Yes, it scores 78.7 out of 100 with excellent protection. The easy spray format and low white cast make it a dependable choice for body and face.