DM Sundance Gesichtssonnenceme Serum UV Protect+ SPF 50+
93/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
DM Sundance Gesichtssonnencreme Serum UV Protect+ SPF 50+ is a chemical sunscreen serum built on a modern filter set including Uvinul A Plus, Uvinul T 150, Tinosorb S, and Ensulizole (Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid). It wears lightweight with a balanced finish, low white cast, and does not commonly sting. It is generally low risk for breakouts and works okay under makeup. With excellent protection and a high 93.1/100 score, it is one of the stronger everyday facial sunscreens in this group.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
92
- +36 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #3, UV filter (UVA1 +22)
- +20.9 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #7, UV filter
- +38.4 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #9, UV filter (UVA1 +12.8)
- +11.2 Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid at #11, UV filter
- −14.5 UVB coverage saturated
- −2.2 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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Eye sting
Low
98
- +100 Starting score
- −2 Ensulizole at #11, migrates into eyes with sweat
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Fungal acne
Low
91
- +100 Starting score
- −9 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil)
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- −15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #3, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Moisture
Nourishing
LightNourishing
- ← 1.5 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Oryza Sativa Starch)
- → 16 Glycerin at #2, the anchor humectant
- → 3 2 strong humectants (Panthenol, Betaine)
- → 2 2 emollient lipids (Squalane, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- ← 1 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Oryza Sativa Starch)
- ← 2 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dibutyl Adipate)
- → 8 3 emollient lipids (Squalane, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- → 4 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- ← 7 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.
- ✨ Vitamin E
Full ingredient list (38)
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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2 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 16 → nourishing the anchor humectant
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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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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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Supporting ingredient
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150)
- ↑ 20.9 UV protection
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8 Betaine
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 → nourishing 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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Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
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Legacy UV filter (Ensulizole), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 11.2 UV protection
- ↑ 2 migrates into eyes with sweat
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pH adjuster
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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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14 Squalane
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 1 → nourishing emollient lipid
- 1 → dewy emollient lipid
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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18 Panthenol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
- 1 → nourishing humectant
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Filter booster, photostabilizes the UV filters or lifts their SPF
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Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
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22 Hydroxide K
pH adjuster
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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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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26 Allantoin
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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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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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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34 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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35 Citric Acid
pH adjuster
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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37 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Botanical extract
- 1 → nourishing emollient lipid
- 1 → dewy emollient lipid
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
Is the DM Sundance UV Protect+ Serum mineral or chemical?
It is a chemical sunscreen with a modern filter set, including Uvinul A Plus, Uvinul T 150, Tinosorb S, and Ensulizole.
Does the DM Sundance Serum SPF 50 leave a white cast?
No, it has a low white cast and a balanced finish. It wears lightweight and does not commonly sting.
Is the DM Sundance UV Protect+ Serum any good?
Yes, it scores a high 93.1/100 with excellent protection. It is one of the stronger everyday facial sunscreens and works okay under makeup.