Diego dalla Palma Supreme Uniforming And Illuminating Cream SPF 50
87/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Diego dalla Palma Supreme Uniforming and Illuminating Cream SPF 50 is a mineral-and-modern hybrid stacking DHHB, ethylhexyl salicylate, Tinosorb A2B, ethylhexyl triazone and Tinosorb S for excellent broad-spectrum protection. It is lightweight with a balanced, illuminating finish and very low white cast, does not tend to sting, and has low pore-clogging risk that generally suits acne-prone skin. A good makeup-base rating makes it easy to wear under makeup. With excellent protection and a high score, it is a polished cosmetic daily sunscreen.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
92
- +36 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #3, UV filter (UVA1 +22)
- +7.6 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #4, UV filter
- +28.5 Tris-Biphenyl Triazine at #7, UV filter
- +17.6 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #8, UV filter
- +38.4 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #10, UV filter (UVA1 +12.8)
- −24.7 UVB coverage saturated
- −13.6 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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Allergens
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- −18 Fragrance
- −7 3 declared fragrance allergens
- −5 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
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White cast
Low
95
- +100 Starting score
- −2 Titanium Dioxide as pigment (CI 77891) at #41
- −8 Tinosorb A2B at #7 (particulate filter)
- +5 Iron-oxide undertone, partial masking
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Eye sting
Low
82
- +100 Starting score
- −6 Octisalate at #4, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −8 Fragrance
- −4 2 declared fragrance allergens
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Fabric stains
Medium
45
- +100 Starting score
- −15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #3, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
- −40 Iron-oxide pigments at #42, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- ← 1 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- ← 5 2 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dibutyl Adipate)
- → 6 1 emollient lipids (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- → 6 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
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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 (45)
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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 3 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 36 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Legacy UV filter (Octisalate)
- ↑ 7.6 UV protection
- ↑ 6 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 6 → dewy emollient lipid
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb A2B)
- ↑ 28.5 UV protection
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 17.6 UV protection
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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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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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Supporting ingredient
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13 Sclareolide
Supporting ingredient
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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17 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Supporting ingredient
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 3 film former
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22 Fragrance
Fragrance
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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26 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Supporting ingredient
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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pH adjuster
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pH adjuster
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32 Mica
Colorant or pigment
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33 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light ← 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte ← 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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Supporting ingredient
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35 Citronellol
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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Supporting ingredient
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Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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39 Terpineol
Supporting ingredient
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40 Pinene
Supporting ingredient
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Colorant or pigment
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42 Ci 77491
Colorant or pigment
- ↑ 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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43 Ci 77492
Colorant or pigment
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44 Ci 77499
Colorant or pigment
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Colorant or pigment
Is Diego dalla Palma Supreme Uniforming Cream mineral or chemical?
It is a mineral-and-modern hybrid, stacking DHHB, ethylhexyl salicylate, Tinosorb A2B, ethylhexyl triazone and Tinosorb S for excellent broad-spectrum SPF 50.
Does the Diego dalla Palma Supreme Uniforming And Illuminating Cream SPF 50 leave a white cast?
No, it has very low white cast and a balanced, illuminating finish.
Is it good under makeup?
Yes, it rates a good makeup base and has low pore-clogging risk, so it generally suits a daily routine. With excellent protection and a high score it is a polished cosmetic sunscreen.