Ivatherm Sunlight Dry Touch SPF 50
69/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Ivatherm Sunlight Dry Touch SPF 50 pairs Zinc Oxide with chemical filters Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate and Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid in a hybrid-leaning, older filter mix. The dry-touch formula delivers a matte finish, feels lightweight, does not sting, and carries a low breakout risk, making it a solid choice under makeup. White cast is medium, which is common when zinc is in the blend. With a score of 68.6/100 and good protection, it is a dependable everyday matte sunscreen.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
64
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +17.1 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #5, UV filter
- +13.3 Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid at #7, UV filter
- β9.4 UVB coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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Health safety
High
64
- +100 Starting score
- β36 Octinoxate at #5 (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Allergens
Low
68
- +100 Starting score
- β18 Fragrance
- β14 5 declared fragrance allergens
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White cast
Medium
49
- +100 Starting score
- β55 Zinc Oxide at #2
- +3.8 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane)
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Eye sting
Low
69
- +100 Starting score
- β11 Octinoxate at #5, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β4 Ensulizole at #7, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β8 Fragrance
- β8 4 declared fragrance allergens
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Heavy feel
Low
68
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Zinc Oxide at #2
- β3 Trimethylsiloxysilicate at #10, silicone wax film
- +10.8 Volatile silicone at #3, flashes off
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Zinc Oxide at #2, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 8 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
- β 2 1 strong humectants (Panthenol)
- β 1 Humectant polyols
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 7 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 11 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 8 1 velvet elastomer fillers, blur and grip
- β 4 Transfer-resistant grip resin, holds makeup
- β 15 High mineral load at #2 greys under foundation
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +4 1 water-locking waxes
Skincare 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)
Full ingredient list (29)
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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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light β 5 mild sebum absorbent
- pills β 15 High mineral load greys under foundation
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 8 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate)
- β 17.1 UV protection
- β 11 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant polyol
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Legacy UV filter (Ensulizole)
- β 13.3 UV protection
- β 4 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
- 2 β nourishing humectant
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Film former, locks the formula onto skin for water resistance
- β 3 silicone wax film
- β 4 wax water lock
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Botanical extract
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12 Tromethamine
pH adjuster
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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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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19 Fragrance
Fragrance
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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21 BHT
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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24 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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27 Linalool
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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29 Citronellol
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
Does Ivatherm Sunlight Dry Touch SPF 50 leave a white cast?
It can leave a medium white cast, which is common when Zinc Oxide is part of the blend. The dry-touch matte finish keeps it from looking greasy, but darker skin tones may notice some lightening.
Is the Ivatherm Sunlight Dry Touch SPF 50 good for oily or acne-prone skin?
Yes, it suits oily skin well. The dry-touch formula has a matte finish and a low pore-clogging profile, so it is generally comfortable for breakout-prone skin.
Is Ivatherm Sunlight Dry Touch mineral or chemical?
It is a hybrid formula. It pairs the mineral filter Zinc Oxide with chemical filters Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate and Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid.
Is Ivatherm Sunlight Dry Touch SPF 50 any good?
It scores 68.6 out of 100 with good protection. It is a dependable everyday matte sunscreen, especially for oily skin and use under makeup.