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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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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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
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.
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Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
- ↑ 5 Alcohol high up speeds filter migration
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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
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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
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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate)
- ↑ 17.1 UV protection
- ↓ 12.6 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- ↑ 11 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind
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6 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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7 PEG-150
Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Supporting ingredient
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Legacy UV filter (Homosalate), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 9.6 UV protection
- ↑ 3 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light ← 2 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 2 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
- ↑ 7 film former
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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.