PAEDIPROTECT Meeressonnencreme (2021)
93/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
PAEDIPROTECT Meeressonnencreme is a modern chemical sunscreen built on a well-rounded filter set including Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, and Ethylhexyl Triazone for broad UVA coverage. It wears lightweight with a balanced finish, a low risk of white cast, and is generally non-stinging with low pore-clogging concern. The exact SPF is not listed in our data, but protection rates as excellent. With an overall score of 92.9/100 it is one of the strongest performers in this set.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
91
- +34.2 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #4, UV filter (UVA1 +20.9)
- +45.6 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #5, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
- +20.9 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #6, UV filter
- +13.3 Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid at #7, UV filter
- −19.3 UVB coverage saturated
- −3.6 UVA2 coverage saturated
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Eye sting
Low
96
- +100 Starting score
- −4 Ensulizole at #7, migrates into eyes with sweat
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Heavy feel
Low
95
- +100 Starting score
- −5 Hydrogenated Castor Oil at #8, butter/occlusive fat
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Fungal acne
Medium
72
- +100 Starting score
- −14 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Hydrogenated Castor Oil)
- −14 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate)
- +0 Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil at #16, jojoba wax ester, fungal-acne exception (not penalized)
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- −15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #4, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- → 1 Glycerin at #15, the anchor humectant
- → 1 1 emollient lipids (Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- ← 3 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dibutyl Adipate)
- → 10 2 emollient lipids (Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- → 6 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- ← 2 Occlusives/waxes float the foundation
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.
How we rate water resistance →Full ingredient list (21)
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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 9 → dewy emollient lipid
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 3 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus)
- ↑ 34.2 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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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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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150)
- ↑ 20.9 UV protection
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Legacy UV filter (Ensulizole)
- ↑ 13.3 UV protection
- ↑ 4 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Plant oil, an emollient
- ↑ 5 butter/occlusive fat
- ↑ 14 feeds malassezia
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 14 feeds malassezia
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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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12 Maris Aqua
Solvent base, the water phase
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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pH adjuster
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15 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 → nourishing the anchor humectant
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Botanical extract
- 1 → nourishing emollient lipid
- 1 → dewy emollient lipid
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17 Propanediol
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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18 Carnosine
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Botanical extract
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Supporting ingredient
Is PAEDIPROTECT Meeressonnencreme mineral or chemical?
It is chemical, built on a modern filter set including Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, and Ethylhexyl Triazone for broad UVA coverage.
Does the PAEDIPROTECT Meeressonnencreme (2021) leave a white cast?
No, it has a low risk of white cast and wears lightweight with a balanced finish, so visible residue is generally minimal.
Is it a good sunscreen?
Yes, it is one of the strongest in this set. Protection rates as excellent and the overall score is 92.9/100. The exact SPF is not listed in our data.