Dr Dennis Gross All Physical Lightweight Wrinkle Defense SPF
72/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Dr Dennis Gross All Physical Lightweight Wrinkle Defense is a pure mineral sunscreen built on zinc oxide for broad-spectrum coverage. Despite the mineral base it keeps a lightweight feel and a balanced finish, though it can leave a medium white cast. It is generally non-stinging and low on breakout risk, and works okay under makeup. With a score of 72.1/100 and moderate protection, it is a sensible everyday mineral option, positioned with anti-aging support.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Moderate
41
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
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White cast
Medium
52
- +100 Starting score
- β42 Zinc Oxide, 16% declared
- β15 Pure mineral formula (16% total declared)
- +5.7 PHSA dispersant, fights agglomeration
- +3.6 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane)
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Heavy feel
Low
75
- +100 Starting score
- β30 Zinc Oxide, 16% declared
- +4.5 Volatile hydrocarbon at #7, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Low
91
- +100 Starting score
- β9 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Lecithin)
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Zinc Oxide at #1, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- β 3 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Tapioca Starch, Polymethylsilsesquioxane)
- β 4 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #1, mild sebum absorbent
- β 10 Glycerin at #6, the anchor humectant
- β 1 1 strong humectants (Polyglutamic Acid)
- β 1 1 emollient lipids (Triheptanoin)
- β 2 Light emollient/solvent (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 2 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Tapioca Starch, Polymethylsilsesquioxane)
- β 4 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 1 1 emollient lipids (Triheptanoin)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 3 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 3 Quick-setting carrier, fast, even canvas
- β 1.5 Humectant syrup tackiness (partly offset by the base)
- β 15 High mineral load at #1 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 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¨ Ferulic acid
- β¨ Aloe vera
- β¨ Vitamin E
Full ingredient list (45)
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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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 42 16% declared
- β 30 16% declared
- β 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light β 5 mild sebum absorbent
- pills β 15 High mineral load greys under foundation
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2 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 2 β nourishing light emollient
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6 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 10 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Botanical extract
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10 Ferulic Acid
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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14 Quercetin
Supporting ingredient
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15 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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17 Xanthophylls
Supporting ingredient
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18 Sucrose
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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20 Lecithin
Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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25 Triheptanoin
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 1 β nourishing emollient lipid
- 1 β dewy emollient lipid
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26 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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31 Propanediol
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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pH adjuster
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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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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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Supporting ingredient
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pH adjuster
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42 Citric Acid
pH adjuster
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
Does Dr Dennis Gross All Physical leave a white cast?
It can leave a medium white cast, as expected from a pure mineral zinc oxide formula. The finish is balanced and the feel stays lightweight.
Is this mineral or chemical sunscreen?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen built on zinc oxide, with no chemical filters.
Is the Dr Dennis Gross All Physical Lightweight Wrinkle Defense SPF good for sensitive or acne-prone skin?
It is generally a good fit. It is non-stinging and low on pore-clogging risk, which commonly suits sensitive and acne-prone skin, with a moderate score of 72.1/100.