Dr. Satin Caviar Hydrating UV Moisture SPF 50
80/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Dr. Satin Caviar Hydrating UV Moisture SPF 50 is a hybrid sunscreen that combines chemical filters with titanium dioxide and includes modern UVA filters diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate and methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol. It wears with a balanced finish, stays lightweight, and generally does not sting, with low pore-clogging risk, though it can leave a medium, somewhat visible white cast. Protection is rated excellent. At 80.2/100 it is a strong hydrating daily option.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
100
- +18 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #1, UV filter
- +36 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +22)
- +48 Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol at #3, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +31.4 Titanium Dioxide at #6, UV filter (UVA1 +4.8)
- −17.2 UVB coverage saturated
- −16.4 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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Health safety
High
64
- +100 Starting score
- −36 Octinoxate at #1 (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Allergens
Low
64
- +100 Starting score
- −18 Fragrance
- −12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
- −6 Sensitizing preservatives (Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate)
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White cast
Medium
59
- +100 Starting score
- −35 Titanium Dioxide at #6
- −6 Tinosorb M, 1.3% declared, may look bluish-grey on deeper skin tones
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Eye sting
Low
76
- +100 Starting score
- −16 Octinoxate at #1, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −8 Fragrance
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Heavy feel
Low
84
- +100 Starting score
- −16 Titanium Dioxide at #6
- −6 Synthetic Beeswax at #11, wax film
- +5.5 Volatile silicone at #5, flashes off
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Fabric stains
Low
75
- +100 Starting score
- −15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #2, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
- −10 Titanium Dioxide at #6, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- ← 7 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- → 4 Glycerin at #9, the anchor humectant
- → 1 Humectant polyols
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- ← 6 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- → 5 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- → 1 Quick-setting carrier, fast, even canvas
- ← 2 Occlusives/waxes float the foundation
- ← 6 High mineral load at #6 greys under foundation
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +4 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.
- ✨ Vitamin E
Full ingredient list (25)
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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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 18 UV protection
- ↑ 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
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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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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb M), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 48 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 6 1.3% declared, may look bluish-grey on deeper skin tones
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4 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light ← 5 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide)
- ↑ 31.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 10 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- pills ← 6 High mineral load greys under foundation
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 → nourishing humectant polyol
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Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
- light ← 2 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 2 volatile carrier, flashes off
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9 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 4 → nourishing the anchor humectant
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
- ↑ 6 wax film
- ↑ 4 wax water lock
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Botanical extract
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Botanical extract
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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Botanical extract
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24 Fragrance
Fragrance
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
Does Dr. Satin Caviar UV Moisture leave a white cast?
It can leave a medium, somewhat visible white cast from its titanium dioxide content. It otherwise wears with a balanced, lightweight finish.
Is the Dr. Satin Caviar Hydrating UV Moisture SPF 50 mineral or chemical?
It is a hybrid, combining chemical filters with titanium dioxide and modern UVA filters diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate and methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol.
Is Dr. Satin Caviar UV Moisture any good?
It scores 80.2/100 with excellent protection. The modern UVA filters and hydrating feel make it a strong daily option.