ISDIN Fotoprotector Isdin Transparent Spray Wet Skin SPF 50
76/100 overall score
Sign in to see this product's score for your skin.
About this sunscreen
ISDIN Fotoprotector Transparent Spray Wet Skin is an SPF 50 hybrid that combines octocrylene, avobenzone and octisalate with the modern filters Uvinul T 150, Uvasorb HEB and Tinosorb S. It sprays on lightweight with a matte finish and low white cast and can be applied to wet skin. It can sting somewhat near the eyes but is low for pore-clogging. With excellent protection and a score of 76.4/100, it is a strong sport and beach option.
Ingredient & SPF scores
βοΈ
UV protection
Excellent
85
- +15.2 Octocrylene at #5, UV filter
- +28.5 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane at #7, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
- +6.4 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #8, UV filter
- +17.6 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #9, UV filter
- +19.2 Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone at #10, UV filter
- +38.4 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #12, UV filter (UVA1 +12.8)
- β32.2 UVB coverage saturated
- β10.1 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
β’οΈ
Health safety
High
67
- +100 Starting score
- β30 Octocrylene at #5 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β3.5 Avobenzone at #7, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
π€§
Allergens
Low
67
- +100 Starting score
- β18 Fragrance
- β3 1 declared fragrance allergens
- β9 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
- β3 Photoallergen-tail UV filters (Octocrylene)
π₯
Eye sting
Medium
33
- +100 Starting score
- β16 Avobenzone at #7, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β15 Octocrylene at #5, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β3 Octisalate at #8, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β18 Volatile alcohol at #1
- β5 Alcohol high up speeds filter migration
- β8 Fragrance
- β2 1 declared fragrance allergens
π
Fabric stains
High
30
- +100 Starting score
- β45 Avobenzone at #7, reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
- β15 Octocrylene at #5, co-stains alongside avobenzone
- β10 Avobenzone + Octocrylene, the classic staining pair
β¨
Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 5 Volatile alcohol at #1
- β 5 2 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dicaprylyl Ether, Dicaprylyl Carbonate)
π
Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 10 Quick-setting carrier (alcohol at #1), fast, even canvas
- β 2 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
π
Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +3 1 film-forming polymers that lock the formula on for water resistance
Full ingredient list (22)
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.
-
Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
- β 5 Alcohol high up speeds filter migration
-
Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
-
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 3 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
-
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
-
Legacy UV filter (Octocrylene)
- β 15.2 UV protection
- β 15 migrates into eyes with sweat
- β 15 co-stains alongside avobenzone
-
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
-
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
-
Legacy UV filter (Octisalate), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 6.4 UV protection
- β 3 migrates into eyes with sweat
-
Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 17.6 UV protection
-
Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Iscotrizinol), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 19.2 UV protection
-
11 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
-
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)
-
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
- β 3 film former
-
14 Butane
Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
-
15 Propane
Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
-
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
-
17 Fragrance
Fragrance
-
Botanical extract
-
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
-
Filter booster, photostabilizes the UV filters or lifts their SPF
-
21 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
-
22 Citral
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
Is ISDIN Transparent Spray good?
Yes, it scores 76.4/100 with excellent protection. It pairs octocrylene, avobenzone and octisalate with modern filters Uvinul T 150, Uvasorb HEB and Tinosorb S.
Can I use it on wet skin?
Yes, it is a wet-skin transparent spray with a matte finish and low white cast, making it a strong sport and beach option.
Does the ISDIN Fotoprotector Isdin Transparent Spray Wet Skin SPF 50 sting?
Its sweat-sting rating is medium, so it can sting somewhat if it reaches the eyes. Avoid spraying directly near the eye area.