Holidermie Cell Defense SPF 50
89/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Holidermie Cell Defense SPF 50 is a mineral-and-modern hybrid built on DHHB, Tinosorb S, ethylhexyl triazone and PBSA for excellent broad-spectrum protection. It has a matte, lightweight finish with very low white cast, does not tend to sting, and carries low pore-clogging risk that generally suits oily and acne-prone skin. A good makeup-base rating makes it easy to layer. With excellent protection and a high score, it is a refined daily defense sunscreen.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
93
- +34.2 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #4, UV filter (UVA1 +20.9)
- +45.6 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #5, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
- +20.9 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #7, UV filter
- +11.2 Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid at #8, UV filter
- −17.2 UVB coverage saturated
- −3.6 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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Allergens
Low
69
- +100 Starting score
- −18 Fragrance
- −13 4 declared fragrance allergens
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White cast
Low
99
- +100 Starting score
- −2 Titanium Dioxide as pigment (CI 77891) at #14
- +1 Iron-oxide undertone, partial masking
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Eye sting
Low
86
- +100 Starting score
- −2 Ensulizole at #8, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −8 Fragrance
- −4 2 declared fragrance allergens
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Fungal acne
Medium
67
- +100 Starting score
- −33 2 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate)
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Fabric stains
Medium
45
- +100 Starting score
- −15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #4, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
- −40 Iron-oxide pigments at #20, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- ← 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- ← 6 2 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Diisopropyl Sebacate, Diisopropyl Adipate)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- → 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
- → 6 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- ← 0.5 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6)
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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 (24)
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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 3 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 3 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus)
- ↑ 34.2 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)
- ↑ 45.6 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 24 feeds malassezia
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150)
- ↑ 20.9 UV protection
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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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9 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
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Supporting ingredient
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Colorant or pigment
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pH adjuster
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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17 Fragrance
Fragrance
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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19 Linalool
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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20 Ci 77491
Colorant or pigment
- ↑ 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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Supporting ingredient
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Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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Supporting ingredient
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24 Geraniol
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
Is Holidermie Cell Defense mineral or chemical?
It is a mineral-and-modern hybrid, built on DHHB, Tinosorb S, ethylhexyl triazone and PBSA for excellent broad-spectrum SPF 50.
Does the Holidermie Cell Defense SPF 50 leave a white cast?
No, it has very low white cast and a matte, lightweight finish.
Is it good for oily skin and makeup?
It generally suits oily and acne-prone skin, with a matte finish and low pore-clogging risk, and it rates a good makeup base. With excellent protection and a high score it is a refined daily defense sunscreen.