Hildegard Braukmann Pro Multi Protection SPF 50 Gesichtslotion
91/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Hildegard Braukmann Pro Multi Protection SPF 50 Gesichtslotion is a hybrid mineral and chemical face lotion combining modern filters such as Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Tinosorb S, Ethylhexyl Triazone, and Ensulizole with Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide. It feels lightweight with a balanced finish, keeps white cast low, and generally does not sting the eyes while layering well under makeup. With an excellent protection rating and a strong 90.6/100 score, it is one of the better-rounded high-protection options here.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
100
- +36 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +22)
- +48 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #3, UV filter (UVA1 +16)
- +20.9 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #6, UV filter
- +11.2 Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid at #12, UV filter
- +19.8 Titanium Dioxide at #17, UV filter (UVA1 +3)
- +24.6 Zinc Oxide at #19, UV filter (UVA1 +10.8)
- −34.3 UVB coverage saturated
- −19.4 UVA2 coverage saturated
- −6.8 UVA1 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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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
82
- +100 Starting score
- −5 Zinc Oxide at #19
- −6 Titanium Dioxide at #17
- −10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- +2.1 PHSA dispersant, fights agglomeration
- +1.3 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane)
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Eye sting
Low
90
- +100 Starting score
- −2 Ensulizole at #12, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −8 Fragrance
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Heavy feel
Low
93
- +100 Starting score
- −3 Zinc Oxide at #19
- −2 Titanium Dioxide at #17
- −2 Tribehenin at #30, wax film
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Fungal acne
High
37
- +100 Starting score
- −12 1 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Sorbitan Olivate)
- −9 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil)
- −42 3 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Isoamyl Laurate, Glyceryl Dibehenate, Glyceryl Behenate)
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Fabric stains
Low
78
- +100 Starting score
- −15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #2, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
- −2 Titanium Dioxide at #17, 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)
- → 4 Glycerin at #9, the anchor humectant
- → 1 1 emollient lipids (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- ← 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- ← 5 3 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Diisopropyl Sebacate, Isoamyl Laurate, Diisopropyl Adipate)
- → 4 2 emollient lipids (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- → 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
- → 6 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +2 1 water-locking waxes
Full ingredient list (42)
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 (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 S), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 48 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150)
- ↑ 20.9 UV protection
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
- ↑ 24 feeds malassezia
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8 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
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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
- 3 → dewy emollient lipid
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Legacy UV filter (Ensulizole), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 11.2 UV protection
- ↑ 2 migrates into eyes with sweat
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13 Arginine
pH adjuster
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 12 feeds malassezia
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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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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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)
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Botanical extract
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24 Cellulose
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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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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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Botanical extract
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29 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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30 Tribehenin
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↑ 2 wax film
- ↑ 2 wax water lock
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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Botanical extract
- 1 → nourishing emollient lipid
- 1 → dewy emollient lipid
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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34 Fragrance
Fragrance
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Botanical extract
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37 Citric Acid
pH adjuster
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Supporting ingredient
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Supporting ingredient
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40 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
Does Hildegard Braukmann Pro Multi Protection SPF 50 leave a white cast?
White cast is low. Although it includes Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide, the hybrid formula pairs them with modern chemical filters and wears with a balanced, low-cast finish.
Is the Hildegard Braukmann Pro Multi Protection SPF 50 Gesichtslotion mineral or chemical?
It is a hybrid. It combines mineral filters Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide with modern chemical filters such as Tinosorb S, Ethylhexyl Triazone, and Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate.
Is this a good sunscreen?
Yes. It scores 90.6/100 with an excellent protection rating, and it wears lightweight, layers well under makeup, and generally does not sting the eyes, making it one of the better-rounded options here.