Ivatherm SPF 15 Metrocreme
64/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Ivatherm SPF 15 Metrocreme is a chemical sunscreen and treatment cream using an older-school filter set of Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid and Avobenzone (Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane). It wears matte and lightweight with low white cast and is generally low on pore-clogging, though it may sting slightly near the eyes. The SPF 15 means protection is moderate, best for light daily exposure. At 64.1/100 it is a modest everyday option.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Moderate
43
- +18 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #3, UV filter
- +13.3 Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid at #5, UV filter
- +28.5 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane at #6, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
- +9.6 Octocrylene at #18, UV filter
- β6.5 UVB coverage saturated
- Γ0.9 Limited long-UVA1 coverage
- Γ0.75 Avobenzone + octinoxate degrade each other in sunlight
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Health safety
Medium
40
- +100 Starting score
- β36 Octinoxate at #3 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β10.5 Octocrylene at #18, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β3.5 Avobenzone at #6, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β10 Propylparaben at #34, endocrine-scrutinized preservative
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Allergens
Low
97
- +100 Starting score
- β3 Photoallergen-tail UV filters (Octocrylene)
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White cast
Low
98
- +100 Starting score
- β2 Titanium Dioxide as pigment (CI 77891) at #15
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Eye sting
Low
62
- +100 Starting score
- β16 Avobenzone at #6, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β2 Octocrylene at #18, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β16 Octinoxate at #3, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β4 Ensulizole at #5, migrates into eyes with sweat
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Heavy feel
Low
99
- +100 Starting score
- β1 Paraffinum Liquidum at #28, heavy oil
- +0.3 Volatile silicone at #7, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Medium
67
- +100 Starting score
- β24 2 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan Oleate)
- β9 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (PEG-8 Laurate)
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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 #18, co-stains alongside avobenzone
- β10 Avobenzone + Octocrylene, the classic staining pair
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- β 4.5 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer)
- β 7 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 10 Glycerin at #4, the anchor humectant
- β 2 Humectant polyols
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 4 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Silica)
- β 6 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 1 Occlusives seal moisture in (Paraffinum Liquidum)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 5 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
- β 2.5 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer)
- β 1 Occlusives/waxes float the foundation
- β 1.5 Humectant syrup tackiness (partly offset by the base)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +7 1 film-forming polymers that lock the formula on for water resistance
Full ingredient list (39)
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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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 β nourishing humectant polyol
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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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4 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 10 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Legacy UV filter (Ensulizole)
- β 13.3 UV protection
- β 4 migrates into eyes with sweat
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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 silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 5 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
- β 7 film former
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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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
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Colorant or pigment
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 1 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 1 volatile carrier, flashes off
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17 Dimethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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18 Octocrylene
Legacy UV filter (Octocrylene), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 9.6 UV protection
- β 10.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β 2 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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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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21 Mica
Colorant or pigment
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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23 Metronidazol
Supporting ingredient
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 1 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 1 volatile carrier, flashes off
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26 Xylitol
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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pH adjuster
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Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
- β 1 heavy oil
- 1 β dewy occlusive
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 12 feeds malassezia
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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33 Bisabolol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
- β 10 endocrine-scrutinized preservative
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 12 feeds malassezia
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Botanical extract
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37 Ethylparaben
Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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38 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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39 BHT
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
What SPF is Ivatherm Metrocreme?
It is SPF 15, so protection is rated moderate, best for light daily exposure. It is a treatment cream with built-in sun protection.
Is the Ivatherm SPF 15 Metrocreme mineral or chemical?
It is a chemical sunscreen with an older-school filter set including Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate and Avobenzone. It contains no mineral filters.
Does it work for oily skin?
It wears matte and lightweight with low white cast and a low pore-clogging tendency, so it generally suits oily skin. It may sting slightly near the eyes.