ISDIN Fotoprotector Fusion Water Magic Glow SPF 50
82/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
ISDIN Fotoprotector Fusion Water Magic Glow SPF 50 is a hybrid sunscreen with Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Tinosorb S, and Avobenzone. It has a balanced finish, stays lightweight, shows low white cast, and does not commonly sting. Pore-clogging concerns are low and it layers well under makeup. With a strong 82.4/100 and excellent protection, it is a top everyday pick.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
87
- +8 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #3, UV filter
- +20.9 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #4, UV filter
- +45.6 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #5, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
- +28.5 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane at #7, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
- +11.2 Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid at #8, UV filter
- β25.2 UVB coverage saturated
- β3.6 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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Health safety
High
90
- +100 Starting score
- β10 Avobenzone at #7 (regulatory/evidence concern)
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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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White cast
Low
99
- +100 Starting score
- β2 Titanium Dioxide as pigment (CI 77891) at #14
- +1 Iron-oxide undertone, partial masking
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Eye sting
Low
65
- +100 Starting score
- β16 Avobenzone at #7, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β9 Octisalate at #3, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β2 Ensulizole at #8, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β8 Fragrance
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Fungal acne
Low
88
- +100 Starting score
- β12 1 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Polysorbate 60)
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Fabric stains
High
15
- +100 Starting score
- β45 Avobenzone at #7, reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
- β40 Iron-oxide pigments at #30, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- β 1 Glycerin at #26, the anchor humectant
- β 1 1 strong humectants (Panthenol)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 4 2 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dibutyl Adipate, Diisopropyl Sebacate)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 3 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 4 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 0.5 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.
How we rate water resistance βFull ingredient list (38)
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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Legacy UV filter (Octisalate), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 8 UV protection
- β 9 migrates into eyes with sweat
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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 (Tinosorb S)
- β 45.6 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Legacy UV filter (Avobenzone)
- β 28.5 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
- β 45 reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
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Legacy UV filter (Ensulizole), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 11.2 UV protection
- β 2 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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10 Propanediol
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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11 Arginine
pH adjuster
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12 Undecane
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Colorant or pigment
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Colorant or pigment
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16 Alumina
Supporting ingredient
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17 Tridecane
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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20 Panthenol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
- 1 β nourishing humectant
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 12 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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23 Mica
Colorant or pigment
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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26 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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pH adjuster
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30 Ci 77491
Colorant or pigment
- β 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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32 Fragrance
Fragrance
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Botanical extract
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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36 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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37 Tin Oxide
Colorant or pigment
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38 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
Does ISDIN Fusion Water Magic Glow leave a white cast?
White cast is generally low. It has a balanced, lightweight finish and layers well under makeup.
Is the ISDIN Fotoprotector Fusion Water Magic Glow SPF 50 mineral or chemical?
It is a hybrid sunscreen using Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Tinosorb S, and Avobenzone.
Is it good?
Yes. It scores a strong 82.4/100 with excellent protection. It does not commonly sting and pore-clogging concerns are low, making it a top everyday pick.