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ISDIN Hydro Lotion SPF 50

ISDIN Hydro Lotion SPF 50

81/100 overall score

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About this sunscreen

ISDIN Hydro Lotion SPF 50 is a hybrid sunscreen drawing on a broad filter set including ethylhexyl triazone, diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate and avobenzone for excellent protection. It wears balanced and lightweight with a low white cast and is a good makeup base. The breakout trigger reads low, generally suitable across skin types. With a score of 81.3/100, it is a dependable high-protection lotion for daily use.

Ingredient & SPF scores

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UV protection

Excellent 99
  • +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
  • +28.8 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #9, UV filter (UVA1 +17.6)
  • +17.6 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #10, UV filter
  • +11.2 Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid at #11, UV filter
  • +28.8 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #15, UV filter (UVA1 +9.6)
  • βˆ’25.4 UVB coverage saturated
  • βˆ’13.7 UVA2 coverage saturated
  • +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
How we rate uv protection β†’
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Health safety

High 67
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’30 Octocrylene at #5 (regulatory/evidence concern)
  • βˆ’3.5 Avobenzone at #7, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
How we rate health safety β†’
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Allergens

Low 67
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’18 Fragrance
  • βˆ’2 2 declared fragrance allergens
  • βˆ’10 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
  • βˆ’3 Photoallergen-tail UV filters (Octocrylene)
How we rate allergens β†’
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White cast

Low 100
  • +100 Starting score
How we rate white cast β†’
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Eye sting

Medium 54
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’16 Avobenzone at #7, migrates into eyes with sweat
  • βˆ’15 Octocrylene at #5, migrates into eyes with sweat
  • βˆ’3 Octisalate at #8, migrates into eyes with sweat
  • βˆ’2 Ensulizole at #11, migrates into eyes with sweat
  • βˆ’8 Fragrance
  • βˆ’2 1 declared fragrance allergens
How we rate eye sting β†’
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Heavy feel

Low 100
  • +100 Starting score
How we rate heavy feel β†’
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Comedogenic

Low 100
  • +100 Starting score
How we rate comedogenic β†’
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Fungal acne

Safe 100
  • +100 Starting score
How we rate fungal acne β†’
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Fabric stains

High 15
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’45 Avobenzone at #7, reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
  • βˆ’15 Octocrylene at #5, co-stains alongside avobenzone
  • βˆ’15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #9, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
  • βˆ’10 Avobenzone + Octocrylene, the classic staining pair
How we rate fabric stains β†’
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Moisture

Balanced
LightNourishing
  • β†’ 1 Glycerin at #13, the anchor humectant
  • β†’ 1 Humectant polyols
How we rate moisture β†’
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Finish

Balanced
MatteDewy
  • ← 6 3 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dicaprylyl Ether)
How we rate finish β†’
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Makeup base

Good
PillsPrimer
  • β†’ 6 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
How we rate makeup base β†’
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Water resistance

Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant

Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.

How we rate water resistance β†’

Full ingredient list (27)

What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, ↑ / ↓ give the direction, and ← / β†’ shift a slider toward its ends (finish, moisture, makeup base). Auto-derived from our scoring rules and the ingredient's position.

  1. 1 Water

    Solvent base, the water phase

  2. Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • matte ← 3 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
  3. Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • matte ← 3 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
  4. 4 Dicaprylyl Ether

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • matte ← 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
  5. 5 Octocrylene

    Legacy UV filter (Octocrylene)

    • ↑ 15.2 UV protection
    • ↑ 15 migrates into eyes with sweat
    • ↑ 15 co-stains alongside avobenzone
  6. 6 Propanediol

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

    • 1 β†’ nourishing humectant polyol
  7. Legacy UV filter (Avobenzone)

    • ↑ 28.5 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
    • ↓ 3.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
    • ↑ 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
    • ↑ 45 reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
  8. 8 Ethylhexyl Salicylate

    Legacy UV filter (Octisalate), low in the list, likely a minor contributor

    • ↑ 6.4 UV protection
    • ↑ 3 migrates into eyes with sweat
  9. Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus), low in the list, likely a minor contributor

    • ↑ 28.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
    • ↑ 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
  10. 10 Ethylhexyl Triazone

    Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150), low in the list, likely a minor contributor

    • ↑ 17.6 UV protection
  11. Legacy UV filter (Ensulizole), low in the list, likely a minor contributor

    • ↑ 11.2 UV protection
    • ↑ 2 migrates into eyes with sweat
  12. Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  13. 13 Glycerin

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

    • 1 β†’ nourishing the anchor humectant
  14. 14 Tromethamine

    pH adjuster

  15. Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S), low in the list, likely a minor contributor

    • ↑ 28.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
  16. 16 Sodium Chloride

    Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream

  17. 17 Phenylpropanol

    Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling

  18. 18 Fragrance

    Fragrance

  19. 19 Caprylyl Glycol

    Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling

  20. 20 Tocopheryl Acetate

    Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin

  21. 21 Disodium EDTA

    Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable

  22. Botanical extract

  23. 23 Tocopherol

    Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin

  24. 24 Phenoxyethanol

    Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling

  25. 25 Linalool

    Fragrance component, a declared allergen

  26. Fragrance component, a declared allergen

  27. 27 Ci 42090

    Colorant or pigment

Does ISDIN Hydro Lotion SPF 50 leave a white cast?

No, its white cast is low. As a hybrid lotion it generally absorbs cleanly with a balanced finish, suiting a wide range of skin tones.

Is the ISDIN Hydro Lotion SPF 50 good under makeup?

Yes, it rates as a good makeup base and wears lightweight, so it generally layers well under foundation. The breakout trigger is low, which is friendlier for blemish-prone skin.

Is this sunscreen any good?

It scores 81.3/100 with excellent protection. The broad modern filter set and lightweight feel make it a dependable high-SPF daily lotion.

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