Galderma Biluma SPF 50+ Pa++++
92/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Galderma Biluma SPF 50+ PA++++ is a high-protection sunscreen using a hybrid blend of zinc oxide and titanium dioxide alongside modern organic filters such as Ethylhexyl Triazone and Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate. The finish is balanced and the wear is lightweight, with a medium white cast that can show on darker skin and a low chance of stinging. Breakout risk is generally low and it works well under makeup. With excellent protection and one of the higher scores in its set, it is a strong choice for daily facial sun care.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
100
- +48 Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +7.6 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #6, UV filter
- +21.6 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #16, UV filter (UVA1 +13.2)
- +13.2 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #18, UV filter
- +24.6 Zinc Oxide at #19, UV filter (UVA1 +10.8)
- +9.9 Titanium Dioxide at #28, UV filter (UVA1 +1.5)
- −16.2 UVB coverage saturated
- −10.2 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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White cast
Medium
54
- +100 Starting score
- −5 Zinc Oxide at #19
- −6 Titanium Dioxide at #28
- −10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- −25 Tinosorb M at #2, may look bluish-grey on deeper skin tones
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Eye sting
Low
94
- +100 Starting score
- −6 Octisalate at #6, migrates into eyes with sweat
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Heavy feel
Low
95
- +100 Starting score
- −3 Zinc Oxide at #19
- −2 Titanium Dioxide at #28
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Fungal acne
Medium
50
- +100 Starting score
- −50 5 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate)
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Fabric stains
Low
78
- +100 Starting score
- −15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #16, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
- −2 Zinc Oxide at #19, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- −5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- ← 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- ← 2 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- → 2 Sodium Hyaluronate at #30, hyaluronic family
- → 1 1 strong humectants (Sodium Lactate)
- → 1 Humectant polyols
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- ← 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- ← 2 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- → 2 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- → 8 1 velvet elastomer fillers, blur and grip
- → 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
- ← 3 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Xanthan Gum)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.
How we rate water resistance →Full ingredient list (31)
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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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb M), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 48 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 25 may look bluish-grey on deeper skin tones
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 → nourishing humectant polyol
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Legacy UV filter (Octisalate)
- ↑ 7.6 UV protection
- ↑ 6 migrates into eyes with sweat
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7 Undecane
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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9 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
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10 Steareth-21
Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 14 feeds malassezia
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light ← 2 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 2 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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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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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 21.6 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 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 (Uvinul T 150), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 13.2 UV protection
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19 Zinc Oxide
Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 24.6 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 2 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 → nourishing humectant
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Supporting ingredient
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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27 Allantoin
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 9.9 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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29 Lactic Acid
pH adjuster
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 → nourishing hyaluronic family
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
Does Galderma Biluma leave a white cast?
It has a medium white cast, so a light white tint may be visible, particularly on darker skin tones. The finish is balanced. Working it in thoroughly commonly minimizes any residue.
Is the Galderma Biluma SPF 50+ Pa++++ mineral or chemical?
It is a hybrid sunscreen. It combines the mineral filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxide with modern organic filters like Ethylhexyl Triazone.
Is Galderma Biluma SPF 50+ good?
Yes, it earns one of the higher scores in its group and delivers excellent protection. It is lightweight, low-sting and low breakout risk, and works well under makeup.