Orjena Aqua UV Perfect Sun Gel 50 SPF
88/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Orjena Aqua UV Perfect Sun Gel 50 SPF is a chemical gel sunscreen with a broad, modern filter lineup including bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol, and diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate. It wears matte and lightweight, does not sting, leaves no visible white cast, and works well under makeup. Its low breakout-trigger rating makes it generally suitable for oily and acne-prone skin, and its excellent measured protection supports daily use. The overall score of 87.7/100 marks it as one of the top picks in this set.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
95
- +7.6 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #4, UV filter
- +11.4 Homosalate at #5, UV filter
- +38.4 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #9, UV filter (UVA1 +12.8)
- +38.4 Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol at #10, UV filter (UVA1 +14.4)
- +9.6 Polysilicone-15 at #12, UV filter
- +21.6 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #13, UV filter (UVA1 +13.2)
- −23.8 UVB coverage saturated
- −7.8 UVA2 coverage saturated
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Health safety
Medium
60
- +100 Starting score
- −40 Homosalate at #5 (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Eye sting
Low
88
- +100 Starting score
- −6 Homosalate at #5, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −6 Octisalate at #4, migrates into eyes with sweat
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Fungal acne
Low
82
- +100 Starting score
- −18 2 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate)
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- −15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #13, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- ← 4.5 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Polymethylsilsesquioxane)
- ← 8 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- → 10 Glycerin at #7, the anchor humectant
- → 2 Sodium Hyaluronate at #15, hyaluronic family
- → 2 Humectant polyols
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- ← 4 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Silica)
- ← 7 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
- → 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- → 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
- → 2 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- ← 2.5 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Carbomer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, …)
- ← 1.5 Humectant syrup tackiness (partly offset by the 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
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.
- ✨ Niacinamide
Full ingredient list (36)
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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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 → nourishing humectant polyol
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light ← 8 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Legacy UV filter (Octisalate)
- ↑ 7.6 UV protection
- ↑ 6 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Legacy UV filter (Homosalate)
- ↑ 11.4 UV protection
- ↑ 6 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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7 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 10 → nourishing the anchor humectant
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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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)
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb M), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 38.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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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 (Polysilicone-15), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 9.6 UV protection
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 21.6 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 → nourishing hyaluronic family
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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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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Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind
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Film former, locks the formula onto skin for water resistance
- ↑ 3 film former
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21 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light ← 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte ← 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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23 Tromethamine
pH adjuster
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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25 Carbomer
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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30 Adenosine
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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33 Polyether-1
Supporting ingredient
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34 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Supporting ingredient
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36 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
Does the Orjena Aqua UV Perfect Sun Gel 50 SPF leave a white cast?
No, it leaves no visible white cast. It is a chemical gel that absorbs in and wears matte and lightweight.
Is the Orjena Aqua UV Perfect Sun Gel 50 SPF good for oily or acne-prone skin?
Yes, it is generally a good fit. It wears matte, works well under makeup, has a low breakout-trigger rating, and does not sting.
Is it good overall?
Yes, it is one of the top picks here. With excellent measured protection and an overall score of 87.7/100, it combines strong coverage with a light, matte feel.