Espoir Water Splash Sun Cream Fresh SPF50+ Pa++++
89/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Espoir Water Splash Sun Cream Fresh SPF50+ PA++++ is a modern chemical sunscreen running on Ethylhexyl Triazone, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid and Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate. It finishes matte and lightweight with a low white cast and does not commonly sting, giving a fresh feel. Protection is rated excellent and the score of 89.0 makes it one of the standout daily picks. It layers well under makeup.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
91
- +20.9 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #5, UV filter
- +26.6 Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid at #6, UV filter (UVA1 +9.5)
- +21.6 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #14, UV filter (UVA1 +13.2)
- +7.2 Polysilicone-15 at #16, UV filter
- +28.8 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #20, UV filter (UVA1 +9.6)
- β6.9 UVB coverage saturated
- β10.9 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Allergens
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- β18 Fragrance
- β12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
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Eye sting
Low
82
- +100 Starting score
- β10 Volatile alcohol at #4
- β8 Fragrance
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Comedogenic
Low
98
- +100 Starting score
- β1 Myristic Acid at #37, moderate comedogenic signal
- β1 Palmitic Acid at #18, moderate comedogenic signal
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Fungal acne
Medium
52
- +100 Starting score
- β12 1 free fatty acids that feed Malassezia (Myristic Acid)
- β32 3 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate)
- β4 2 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #14, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- β 13 Volatile alcohol at #4
- β 3 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Polymethylsilsesquioxane)
- β 10 Glycerin at #7, the anchor humectant
- β 2 Humectant polyols
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 2 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Silica)
- β 3 Volatile alcohol at #4
- β 3 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dibutyl Adipate)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 6 Quick-setting carrier (alcohol at #4), fast, even canvas
- β 3 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 1.5 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Sodium Polyacrylate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer)
- β 1.5 Humectant syrup tackiness (partly offset by the base)
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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¨ Niacinamide
Full ingredient list (42)
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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1 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 3 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 β nourishing humectant polyol
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Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150)
- β 20.9 UV protection
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Mexoryl SX)
- β 26.6 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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7 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 10 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 14 feeds malassezia
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10 Tromethamine
pH adjuster
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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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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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 21.6 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Polysilicone-15), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 7.2 UV protection
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 1 moderate comedogenic signal
- β 2 minor malassezia feeder
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 28.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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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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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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23 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 minor malassezia feeder
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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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26 Silica
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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Botanical extract
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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29 Fragrance
Fragrance
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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32 Adenosine
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Botanical extract
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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36 Polyether-1
Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 1 moderate comedogenic signal
- β 12 feeds malassezia
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Supporting ingredient
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39 Allantoin
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Botanical extract
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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42 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
What SPF is Espoir Water Splash Sun Cream?
It is SPF 50+ PA++++ with excellent rated protection, well suited to strong sun.
Is the Espoir Water Splash Sun Cream Fresh SPF50+ Pa++++ good for oily skin?
Yes, it has a fresh matte, lightweight finish and a low breakout trigger, so it is commonly a good fit for oily skin.
Is it good?
It scores 89.0 out of 100, one of the standout daily picks. It pairs excellent protection with a modern chemical filter system.