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Lidherma Protector Solar Uva Plus Spf 40 Toque Seco

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Lidherma Protector Solar Uva Plus Spf 40 Toque Seco

83/100 overall score

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About this sunscreen

Lidherma Protector Solar UVA Plus SPF 40 Toque Seco is a hybrid sunscreen combining modern organic filters such as Ethylhexyl Triazone and Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine with Titanium Dioxide. It delivers excellent protection in a lightweight, matte "dry touch" formula with a low white cast and a non-stinging, low pore-clogging profile. It generally works well as a makeup base. Scoring 83.2, it is a strong choice for oily or combination skin that wants a shine-free finish.

Ingredient & SPF scores

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UV protection

Excellent 95
  • +36 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +22)
  • +17.1 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #4, UV filter
  • +20.9 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #7, UV filter
  • +26.4 Titanium Dioxide at #8, UV filter (UVA1 +4)
  • +38.4 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #12, UV filter (UVA1 +12.8)
  • −33.2 UVB coverage saturated
  • −11.8 UVA2 coverage saturated
  • +1 Label claims (SPF 40)
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Health safety

High 64
  • +100 Starting score
  • −36 Octinoxate at #4 (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Allergens

Low 70
  • +100 Starting score
  • −18 Fragrance
  • −10 3 declared fragrance allergens; EU-banned: Butylphenyl Methylpropional
  • −2 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
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White cast

Low 85
  • +100 Starting score
  • −15 Titanium Dioxide at #8
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Eye sting

Low 77
  • +100 Starting score
  • −11 Octinoxate at #4, migrates into eyes with sweat
  • −8 Fragrance
  • −4 2 declared fragrance allergens
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Heavy feel

Low 96
  • +100 Starting score
  • −6 Titanium Dioxide at #8
  • +1.5 Volatile silicone at #6, flashes off
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Comedogenic

Low 100
  • +100 Starting score
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Fungal acne

Low 82
  • +100 Starting score
  • −18 2 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate)
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Fabric stains

Low 80
  • +100 Starting score
  • −15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #2, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
  • −5 Titanium Dioxide at #8, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture

Balanced
LightNourishing
  • ← 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
  • ← 5 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
  • → 2 Humectant polyols
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Finish

Matte
MatteDewy
  • ← 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
  • ← 4 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
  • ← 2 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dibutyl Adipate)
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Makeup base

Good
PillsPrimer
  • → 6 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
  • → 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
  • → 2 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
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Water resistance

Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
  • +3 1 film-forming polymers that lock the formula on for water resistance
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Full ingredient list (30)

What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, ↑ / ↓ give the direction, and ← / → 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. Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus), high in the list, a primary filter

    • ↑ 36 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
    • ↑ 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
  3. Humectant, pulls water into the skin

    • 2 → nourishing humectant polyol
  4. Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate)

    • ↑ 17.1 UV protection
    • ↑ 11 migrates into eyes with sweat
  5. Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • matte ← 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
  6. Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish

    • light ← 5 volatile carrier, flashes off
    • matte ← 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
  7. Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150)

    • ↑ 20.9 UV protection
  8. Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor

    • ↑ 26.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
    • ↑ 5 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
  9. 9 Silica

    Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish

    • light ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
    • matte ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
  10. 10 Dimethicone

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  11. Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

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

    • ↑ 38.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
  13. Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  14. Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

    • ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
  15. Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

    • ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
  16. 16 Silica

    Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish

  17. 17 Cetyl Alcohol

    Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind

  18. Plant oil, an emollient

  19. Film former, locks the formula onto skin for water resistance

    • ↑ 3 film former
  20. 20 Phenoxyethanol

    Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling

  21. Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  22. 22 Xanthan Gum

    Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream

  23. 23 Fragrance

    Fragrance

  24. 24 Hexyl Cinnamal

    Fragrance component, a declared allergen

  25. Fragrance component, a declared allergen

  26. 26 D-Limonene

    Supporting ingredient

  27. 27 Linalool

    Fragrance component, a declared allergen

  28. Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin

  29. 29 BHT

    Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin

  30. 30 EDTA

    Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable

Is Lidherma Protector Solar UVA Plus good for oily skin?

Yes, it is well suited to oily and combination skin. It has a matte "dry touch" finish, a lightweight feel, and a low pore-clogging profile.

Does the Lidherma Protector Solar Uva Plus Spf 40 Toque Seco leave a white cast?

White cast is low. It is a hybrid formula with mostly modern filters plus a small amount of Titanium Dioxide, so it tends to wear clear on most skin tones.

Is this sunscreen any good?

It scores 83.2 out of 100 with excellent protection at SPF 40, which is a strong result. It is non-stinging and generally works well under makeup.

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