ISDIN Fotoprotector Isdin Pediatrics Lotion Spray Spf 50+
67/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
ISDIN Fotoprotector Isdin Pediatrics Lotion Spray SPF 50+ is a chemical sunscreen with a hybrid filter mix of Homosalate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Octocrylene and Ethylhexyl Triazone. It is lightweight with a matte finish and low white cast, works excellently under makeup, and has low pore-clogging risk, though it carries a medium chance of stinging near the eyes. Protection is good and the overall score of 67.1/100 makes it a middling everyday spray.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
59
- +11.4 Homosalate at #4, UV filter
- +28.5 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane at #6, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
- +6.4 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #8, UV filter
- +12.8 Octocrylene at #9, UV filter
- +13.2 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #18, UV filter
- β8.6 UVB coverage saturated
- Γ0.9 Limited long-UVA1 coverage
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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Health safety
Medium
46
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Homosalate at #4 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β10.5 Octocrylene at #9, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β3.5 Avobenzone at #6, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Allergens
Low
67
- +100 Starting score
- β18 Fragrance
- β12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
- β3 Photoallergen-tail UV filters (Octocrylene)
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Eye sting
Medium
50
- +100 Starting score
- β16 Avobenzone at #6, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β7 Octocrylene at #9, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β6 Homosalate at #4, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β3 Octisalate at #8, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β10 Volatile alcohol at #7
- β8 Fragrance
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Fungal acne
Low
77
- +100 Starting score
- β23 2 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Glyceryl Stearate)
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Fabric stains
High
30
- +100 Starting score
- β45 Avobenzone at #6, reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
- β15 Octocrylene at #9, co-stains alongside avobenzone
- β10 Avobenzone + Octocrylene, the classic staining pair
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 13 Volatile alcohol at #7
- β 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Nylon-12)
- β 4 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 1 1 strong humectants (Panthenol)
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Nylon-12)
- β 4 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 3 Volatile alcohol at #7
- β 3 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dibutyl Adipate)
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Makeup base
Excellent
PillsPrimer
- β 9 Quick-setting carrier (alcohol at #7), fast, even canvas
- β 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
- β 3 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
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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 (33)
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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Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 3 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Legacy UV filter (Homosalate)
- β 11.4 UV protection
- β 6 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Legacy UV filter (Avobenzone)
- β 28.5 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 3.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
- β 45 reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
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Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
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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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Legacy UV filter (Octocrylene), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 12.8 UV protection
- β 10.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β 7 migrates into eyes with sweat
- β 15 co-stains alongside avobenzone
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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11 Nylon-12
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 14 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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14 Dimethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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17 Butane
Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 13.2 UV protection
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19 Propane
Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
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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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22 Panthenol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
- 1 β nourishing humectant
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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25 Fragrance
Fragrance
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Supporting ingredient
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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29 PEG-8
Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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30 Tocopherol
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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33 Citric Acid
pH adjuster
Does ISDIN Pediatrics Lotion Spray work under makeup?
Yes, it is rated excellent as a makeup base and stays lightweight with a matte finish and low white cast. It does carry a medium chance of stinging near the eyes.
Is the ISDIN Fotoprotector Isdin Pediatrics Lotion Spray Spf 50+ mineral or chemical?
It is chemical with a hybrid filter mix of Homosalate, avobenzone, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Octocrylene and Ethylhexyl Triazone.
Is ISDIN Pediatrics Lotion Spray any good?
Protection is good, and it scores 67.1/100, a middling result. It is a serviceable everyday spray, with low white cast and a matte finish.