Dr. Different Double Defense Suncream Spf50+/Pa++++
79/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Dr. Different Double Defense Suncream SPF 50+ PA++++ is a pure mineral cream using zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. As an all-mineral formula it tends to show a more visible white cast and has a medium, slightly heavier feel, with a matte finish. Its low breakout-trigger rating suggests it is generally agreeable for blemish-prone skin, and it is unlikely to sting. With good protection and a 78.8/100 score, it is a solid mineral pick for those who prefer a matte finish and do not mind some cast.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
76
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #3, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +31.4 Titanium Dioxide at #5, UV filter (UVA1 +4.8)
- −0.4 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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White cast
High
15
- +100 Starting score
- −55 Zinc Oxide at #3
- −35 Titanium Dioxide at #5
- −10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- −15 Pure mineral formula
- +15 Penalties exceed the scale, floored at 0
- +15 Coated minerals (Aluminum Hydroxide, Hydrogen Dimethicone)
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Heavy feel
Medium
58
- +100 Starting score
- −40 Zinc Oxide at #3
- −16 Titanium Dioxide at #5
- +14 Volatile silicone at #2, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Medium
68
- +100 Starting score
- −12 1 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Sorbitan Sesquioleate)
- −9 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Hydrogenated Lecithin)
- −9 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate)
- −2 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains
Low
80
- +100 Starting score
- −15 Zinc Oxide at #3, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- −5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- ← 8 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 5 Zinc Oxide at #3, mild sebum absorbent
- → 1 Glycerin at #19, the anchor humectant
- → 4 3 strong humectants (Panthenol, Betaine, Inositol)
- → 1 Humectant polyols
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- ← 7 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 2 2 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dibutyl Adipate, Caprylyl Methicone)
- → 1 1 slippy emollient esters (Cetyl Ethylhexanoate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- → 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- → 2 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- ← 15 High mineral load at #3 greys under foundation
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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
- +2 1 water-locking waxes
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.
- ✨ Panthenol (B5)
Full ingredient list (42)
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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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light ← 8 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
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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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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide)
- ↑ 31.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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6 Calamine
Colorant or pigment
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 → nourishing humectant polyol
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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12 Betaine
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 → nourishing humectant
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 12 feeds malassezia
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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15 Panthenol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
- 1 → nourishing humectant
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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17 Inositol
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 → nourishing humectant
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Supporting ingredient
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19 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 → nourishing the anchor humectant
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↑ 2 wax water lock
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21 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↑ 2 minor malassezia feeder
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Plant oil, an emollient
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23 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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Botanical extract
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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Botanical extract
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Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 1 → dewy slippy emollient ester
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Supporting ingredient
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
- ↑ 3 film former
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
Does Dr. Different Double Defense Suncream SPF 50+ leave a white cast?
It can. White cast is rated high because it is a pure mineral cream of zinc oxide and titanium dioxide with no tint, which is common for all-mineral formulas.
Is the Dr. Different Double Defense Suncream Spf50+/Pa++++ mineral or chemical?
It is pure mineral, using zinc oxide and titanium dioxide as its only UV filters, with no chemical filters.
Is it good for oily skin?
It can suit oily skin. The finish is matte with a low breakout-trigger rating, though it has a medium, slightly heavier feel.