Eskulin Kids Sunscreen SPF 50 Pa+++
91/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Eskulin Kids Sunscreen SPF 50 PA+++ is a mineral-modern hybrid that blends ethylhexyl salicylate, Ensulizole, Tinosorb M, Uvinul A Plus, and Tinosorb S with mineral titanium dioxide. It delivers a matte finish with low white cast, wears lightweight, and works well as a makeup base. It does not commonly sting and is generally low risk for breakouts, which suits children and sensitive skin. With excellent protection and a high 90.6/100 score, it is a strong everyday sunscreen.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
100
- +8 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #2, UV filter
- +13.3 Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid at #5, UV filter
- +38.4 Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol at #9, UV filter (UVA1 +14.4)
- +28.8 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #11, UV filter (UVA1 +17.6)
- +19.8 Titanium Dioxide at #14, UV filter (UVA1 +3)
- +28.8 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #17, UV filter (UVA1 +9.6)
- +13.2 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #18, UV filter
- −35.7 UVB coverage saturated
- −15 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +3 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Allergens
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- −18 Fragrance
- −12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
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White cast
Low
89
- +100 Starting score
- −6 Titanium Dioxide at #14
- −6 Tinosorb M at #9
- +0.8 Coated minerals (Aluminum Hydroxide)
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Eye sting
Low
78
- +100 Starting score
- −9 Octisalate at #2, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −4 Ensulizole at #5, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −1 Volatile alcohol at #48
- −8 Fragrance
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Heavy feel
Low
98
- +100 Starting score
- −2 Titanium Dioxide at #14
- +0.3 Volatile hydrocarbon at #6, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Low
80
- +100 Starting score
- −18 2 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate)
- −2 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains
Low
83
- +100 Starting score
- −15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #11, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
- −2 Titanium Dioxide at #14, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- ← 2 Volatile alcohol at #48
- ← 4.5 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Aluminium Starch Octenylsuccinate)
- ← 5 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- ← 4 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Aluminium Starch Octenylsuccinate)
- ← 5 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 0.5 Volatile alcohol at #48
- ← 3 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dibutyl Adipate)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- → 3 Quick-setting carrier (alcohol at #48), fast, even canvas
- → 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
- → 3 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- ← 1 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6)
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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 (49)
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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Legacy UV filter (Octisalate), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 8 UV protection
- ↑ 9 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 3 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Legacy UV filter (Ensulizole)
- ↑ 13.3 UV protection
- ↑ 4 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
- light ← 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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8 Arginine
pH adjuster
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb M), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 38.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 28.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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12 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
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13 C9-12 Alkane
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- light ← 1 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 1 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 19.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 2 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
- ↑ 3 film former
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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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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 28.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 13.2 UV protection
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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21 Propanediol
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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25 Fragrance
Fragrance
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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30 Allantoin
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Supporting ingredient
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33 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↑ 2 minor malassezia feeder
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34 EDTA
Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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38 Maltodextrin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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40 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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43 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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44 Acid
Supporting ingredient
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45 Malic 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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48 Alcohol
Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
Is Eskulin Kids Sunscreen SPF 50 mineral or chemical?
It is a mineral-modern hybrid. It blends chemical filters, such as Ensulizole, Tinosorb M, Uvinul A Plus, and Tinosorb S, with mineral titanium dioxide.
Does Eskulin Kids Sunscreen leave a white cast?
No, it has a low white cast and a matte finish. It wears lightweight, does not commonly sting, and is generally low risk for breakouts.
Is Eskulin Kids Sunscreen SPF 50 any good?
Yes, it scores a high 90.6/100 with excellent protection at SPF 50 PA+++. It is a strong everyday sunscreen that also works well as a makeup base.