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Riemann P20 Sunfilter SPF 30

Riemann P20 SPF 30
Riemann P20 Sunfilter SPF 30

74/100 overall score

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About this sunscreen

Riemann P20 Sunfilter SPF 30 is a chemical sunscreen with a hybrid filter blend led by Octocrylene and Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, a modern UVA filter. It dries to a matte finish, wears lightweight, and keeps white cast low, and it works well as a makeup base. Expect possible mild stinging in heavy sweat. At 73/100 with good protection, it is a dependable long-wear option for active days.

Ingredient & SPF scores

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UV protection

Good 73
  • +16 Octocrylene at #2, UV filter
  • +36 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #3, UV filter (UVA1 +22)
  • +17.1 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #4, UV filter
  • +9.6 Homosalate at #9, UV filter
  • −6.7 UVB coverage saturated
  • +1 Label claims (SPF 30)
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Health safety

Medium 37
  • +100 Starting score
  • −40 Homosalate at #9 (regulatory/evidence concern)
  • −12.6 Octinoxate at #4, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
  • −10.5 Octocrylene at #2, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
  • +0 2 endocrine-scrutinized filters together
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Allergens

Low 97
  • +100 Starting score
  • −3 Photoallergen-tail UV filters (Octocrylene)
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White cast

Low 100
  • +100 Starting score
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Eye sting

Medium 41
  • +100 Starting score
  • −22 Octocrylene at #2, migrates into eyes with sweat
  • −11 Octinoxate at #4, migrates into eyes with sweat
  • −3 Homosalate at #9, migrates into eyes with sweat
  • −18 Volatile alcohol at #1
  • −5 Alcohol high up speeds filter migration
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Heavy feel

Low 100
  • +100 Starting score
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Comedogenic

Low 100
  • +100 Starting score
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Fungal acne

Safe 100
  • +100 Starting score
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Fabric stains

Low 70
  • +100 Starting score
  • −15 Octocrylene at #2, co-stains alongside avobenzone
  • −15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #3, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Moisture

Light
LightNourishing
  • ← 22 Volatile alcohol at #1
  • ← 2 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
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Finish

Matte
MatteDewy
  • ← 2 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
  • ← 5 Volatile alcohol at #1
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Makeup base

Good
PillsPrimer
  • → 2 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
  • → 10 Quick-setting carrier (alcohol at #1), fast, even canvas
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Water resistance

Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
  • +7 1 film-forming polymers that lock the formula on for water resistance
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Full ingredient list (12)

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 Alcohol Denat

    Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes

    • ↑ 5 Alcohol high up speeds filter migration
  2. 2 Octocrylene

    Legacy UV filter (Octocrylene), high in the list, a primary filter

    • ↑ 16 UV protection
    • ↓ 10.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
    • ↑ 22 migrates into eyes with sweat
    • ↑ 15 co-stains alongside avobenzone
  3. 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
  4. Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate)

    • ↑ 17.1 UV protection
    • ↓ 12.6 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
    • ↑ 11 migrates into eyes with sweat
  5. 5 Hexyldecanol

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

  6. 6 Water

    Solvent base, the water phase

  7. 7 PEG-150

    Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

  8. Supporting ingredient

  9. 9 Homosalate

    Legacy UV filter (Homosalate), low in the list, likely a minor contributor

    • ↑ 9.6 UV protection
    • ↑ 3 migrates into eyes with sweat
  10. Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish

    • light ← 2 volatile carrier, flashes off
    • matte ← 2 volatile carrier, flashes off
  11. Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream

    • ↑ 7 film former
  12. Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream

Is the Riemann P20 Sunfilter SPF 30 mineral or chemical?

It is a chemical sunscreen. The hybrid blend is led by Octocrylene and Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, a modern UVA filter, at SPF 30.

Does the Riemann P20 Sunfilter SPF 30 work under makeup?

Yes, it is rated as a good makeup base. It dries to a matte finish with low white cast, so it sits well under foundation.

Will it sting in the heat?

It may sting a little during heavy sweat. P20 is known for long wear, so keep it clear of the eyes when sweating.

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