ISDIN Fotoprotector Fusionwater Pediatrics Spf 50+
73/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
ISDIN Fotoprotector Fusionwater Pediatrics is an SPF 50+ hybrid sunscreen combining octinoxate, ethylhexyl salicylate and avobenzone with Tinosorb S and titanium dioxide. It wears matte and lightweight with a low white cast, does not tend to sting, and works well under makeup. With 73 out of 100 and good protection, this water-textured formula is a sensible daily choice, including for younger or sensitive skin.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
65
- +18 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #2, UV filter
- +6.4 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #8, UV filter
- +38.4 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #9, UV filter (UVA1 +12.8)
- +24 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane at #10, UV filter (UVA1 +12.8)
- +19.8 Titanium Dioxide at #13, UV filter (UVA1 +3)
- β16.4 UVB coverage saturated
- β6.6 UVA2 coverage saturated
- Γ0.75 Avobenzone + octinoxate degrade each other in sunlight
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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Health safety
High
61
- +100 Starting score
- β36 Octinoxate at #2 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β3.5 Avobenzone at #10, stacked (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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Eye sting
Low
65
- +100 Starting score
- β8 Avobenzone at #10, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β16 Octinoxate at #2, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β3 Octisalate at #8, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β8 Fragrance
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Fabric stains
Medium
60
- +100 Starting score
- β38 Avobenzone at #10, reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
- β2 Titanium Dioxide at #13, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- β 8 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Polymethyl Methacrylate)
- β 1 1 strong humectants (Panthenol)
- β 3 Humectant polyols
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 9 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethyl Methacrylate, Silica)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 3 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 6 2 soft-focus powders in moderation
- β 1 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Carbomer, 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 βSkincare extras
Beneficial actives this formula contains. Informational only, not part of the rating: their effect depends on a concentration the label does not disclose.
- β¨ Panthenol (B5)
- β¨ Vitamin E
Full ingredient list (26)
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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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 18 UV protection
- β 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 β nourishing humectant polyol
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant polyol
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 6 sebum-absorbing powder
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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7 PEG-8
Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Legacy UV filter (Octisalate), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 6.4 UV protection
- β 3 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 38.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Legacy UV filter (Avobenzone), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 24 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 3.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β 8 migrates into eyes with sweat
- β 38 reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
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11 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 19.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 2 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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15 Panthenol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
- 1 β nourishing humectant
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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18 Fragrance
Fragrance
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pH adjuster
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20 Carbomer
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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22 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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23 BHT
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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26 Citric Acid
pH adjuster
Does the ISDIN Fusionwater Pediatrics sunscreen leave a white cast?
No, it has a low white cast with a matte, lightweight, water-textured finish. It also works well under makeup.
Is the ISDIN Fotoprotector Fusionwater Pediatrics Spf 50+ suitable for sensitive or younger skin?
As a pediatrics formula it does not tend to sting and has a low pore-clogging profile, which suits sensitive skin. Patch test first if you have specific concerns.
Is it mineral or chemical?
It is a hybrid, combining octinoxate, ethylhexyl salicylate and avobenzone with Tinosorb S and titanium dioxide. It scores 73 out of 100 with good protection.