Fix derma Shadow Sunscreen SPF 30 Transparent Silicone Gel
55/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Fix Derma Shadow Sunscreen SPF 30 is a chemical silicone-gel formula using ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, octocrylene, ethylhexyl salicylate, avobenzone, and benzophenone-3. It has a balanced finish, a low white cast, a lightweight feel, and a low pore-clogging profile, and it works well under makeup. The older-generation filters and moderate protection put the overall score at 55 out of 100. It can suit those wanting a light gel texture, though it is generally a middling performer.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Moderate
48
- +17.1 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #4, UV filter
- +15.2 Octocrylene at #5, UV filter
- +7.6 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #6, UV filter
- +28.5 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane at #7, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
- +17.6 Benzophenone-3 at #8, UV filter
- −12.1 UVB coverage saturated
- −3.7 UVA2 coverage saturated
- ×0.9 Limited long-UVA1 coverage
- ×0.75 Avobenzone + octinoxate degrade each other in sunlight
- +1 Label claims (SPF 30)
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Health safety
Low
3
- +100 Starting score
- −70 Oxybenzone at #8 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- −12.6 Octinoxate at #4, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- −10.5 Octocrylene at #5, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- −3.5 Avobenzone at #7, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- +0 2 endocrine-scrutinized filters together
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Allergens
Low
61
- +100 Starting score
- −18 Fragrance
- −12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
- −9 Photoallergen-tail UV filters (Benzophenone-3, Octocrylene)
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Eye sting
Medium
39
- +100 Starting score
- −16 Avobenzone at #7, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −15 Octocrylene at #5, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −5 Oxybenzone at #8, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −11 Octinoxate at #4, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −6 Octisalate at #6, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −8 Fragrance
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Fungal acne
Safe
100
- +100 Starting score
- +0 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride at #1, a safe base that does not feed Malassezia
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Fabric stains
High
10
- +100 Starting score
- −45 Avobenzone at #7, reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
- −20 Oxybenzone at #8, yellow stains on white cotton
- −15 Octocrylene at #5, co-stains alongside avobenzone
- −10 Avobenzone + Octocrylene, the classic staining pair
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- → 4 Light emollient/solvent (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- ← 4 2 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Caprylyl Methicone, Dicaprylyl Carbonate)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- → 8 1 velvet elastomer fillers, blur and grip
- → 4 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.
How we rate water resistance →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 (12)
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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 4 → nourishing light emollient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 3 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate)
- ↑ 17.1 UV protection
- ↓ 12.6 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- ↑ 11 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Legacy UV filter (Octocrylene)
- ↑ 15.2 UV protection
- ↓ 10.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- ↑ 15 migrates into eyes with sweat
- ↑ 15 co-stains alongside avobenzone
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Legacy UV filter (Octisalate)
- ↑ 7.6 UV protection
- ↑ 6 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Legacy UV filter (Avobenzone)
- ↑ 28.5 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↓ 3.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- ↑ 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
- ↑ 45 reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
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Legacy UV filter (Oxybenzone), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 17.6 UV protection
- ↑ 5 migrates into eyes with sweat
- ↑ 20 yellow stains on white cotton
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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10 Fragrance
Fragrance
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Botanical extract
Is Fix Derma Shadow Sunscreen SPF 30 good?
It scores 55 out of 100, a middling result. Protection is rated moderate and the formula relies on older filters, so it is generally an average performer.
Does the Fix derma Shadow Sunscreen SPF 30 Transparent Silicone Gel leave a white cast?
White cast is rated low. It is a clear silicone-gel chemical formula, so it is generally invisible on skin.
Is it good for oily or acne-prone skin?
It is generally a reasonable fit. The light gel texture and low pore-clogging profile commonly suit oily and acne-prone skin.