L'Oreal UV Perfect Super Aqua Essence SPF 50, PA++++
89/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
L'Oreal UV Perfect Super Aqua Essence SPF 50, PA++++ is a mineral-modern hybrid using titanium dioxide with modern filters such as Ethylhexyl Triazone, Drometrizole Trisiloxane and Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine. It finishes matte, wears lightweight with low white cast, does not commonly sting, and is low on pore-clogging. Protection is excellent and it performs excellently as a makeup base. With a score of 88.6 out of 100, the highest in this group, it is generally an outstanding everyday high-protection essence.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
100
- +20.9 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #5, UV filter
- +45.6 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #6, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
- +28.8 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #8, UV filter (UVA1 +17.6)
- +26.4 Titanium Dioxide at #9, UV filter (UVA1 +4)
- +32 Drometrizole Trisiloxane at #12, UV filter (UVA1 +11.2)
- −28.4 UVB coverage saturated
- −22.3 UVA2 coverage saturated
- −3 UVA1 coverage saturated
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Allergens
Low
64
- +100 Starting score
- −18 Fragrance
- −18 7 declared fragrance allergens; EU-banned: Butylphenyl Methylpropional
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White cast
Low
86
- +100 Starting score
- −15 Titanium Dioxide at #9
- +1 Coated minerals (Aluminum Hydroxide)
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Eye sting
Low
66
- +100 Starting score
- −18 Volatile alcohol at #2
- −8 Fragrance
- −8 5 declared fragrance allergens
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Heavy feel
Low
96
- +100 Starting score
- −6 Titanium Dioxide at #9
- +2.4 Volatile alcohol at #2, evaporating texture
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Comedogenic
Low
99
- +100 Starting score
- −1 Palmitic Acid at #33, moderate comedogenic signal
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Fungal acne
Medium
63
- +100 Starting score
- −33 2 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Ceteth-10, Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate)
- −4 2 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- −15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #8, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
- −10 Mexoryl XL at #12, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
- −5 Titanium Dioxide at #9, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- ← 22 Volatile alcohol at #2
- ← 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer)
- → 4 Glycerin at #10, the anchor humectant
- → 2 Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid at #29, hyaluronic family
- → 1 Humectant polyols
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- ← 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer)
- ← 5 Volatile alcohol at #2
- ← 3 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Diisopropyl Sebacate)
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Makeup base
Excellent
PillsPrimer
- → 10 Quick-setting carrier (alcohol at #2), fast, even canvas
- → 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
- → 3 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- ← 1 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate)
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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
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.
- ✨ Adenosine
Full ingredient list (39)
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.
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1 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 3 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Supporting ingredient
- ↑ 24 feeds malassezia
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150)
- ↑ 20.9 UV protection
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S)
- ↑ 45.6 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 → nourishing humectant polyol
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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
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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)
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10 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 4 → nourishing the anchor humectant
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Mexoryl XL), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 32 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 10 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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14 Adenosine
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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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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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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Botanical extract
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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22 Ceteth-10
Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind
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24 Citronellol
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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27 Geraniol
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 → nourishing hyaluronic family
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30 Limonene
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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31 Linalool
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↑ 1 moderate comedogenic signal
- ↑ 2 minor malassezia feeder
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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35 Hydroxide K
pH adjuster
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36 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↑ 2 minor malassezia feeder
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
- ↑ 3 film former
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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39 Fragrance
Fragrance
Does L'Oreal UV Perfect Super Aqua Essence leave a white cast?
White cast is rated low, so most users should not see noticeable residue. It uses titanium dioxide with modern chemical filters, which keeps the finish clean.
Is the L'Oreal UV Perfect Super Aqua Essence SPF 50, PA++++ mineral or chemical?
It is a mineral-modern hybrid. It combines titanium dioxide with modern filters such as Ethylhexyl Triazone, Drometrizole Trisiloxane and Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine.
Is L'Oreal UV Perfect Super Aqua Essence SPF 50 good?
It scores 88.6 out of 100, the highest in this group. Protection is rated excellent, it finishes matte, and it works excellently under makeup, making it an outstanding everyday choice.