Rilastil Sun System Velvet Lotion SPF 30
86/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Rilastil Sun System Velvet Lotion SPF 30 is a hybrid sunscreen with a sophisticated filter blend, pairing octisalate and avobenzone with several modern filters including Uvinul T 150, Iscotrizinol, Tinosorb S and Uvinul A Plus for excellent protection. It wears matte and lightweight with a low white cast, and it is commonly low on pore-clogging risk and works okay under makeup. The blend can feel mildly stinging near the eyes for some. With a strong score of 86.4 out of 100, it is a well-rounded high-protection lotion.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
100
- +8 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #2, UV filter
- +30 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane at #3, UV filter (UVA1 +16)
- +20.9 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #4, UV filter
- +22.8 Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone at #6, UV filter
- +38.4 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #8, UV filter (UVA1 +12.8)
- +28.8 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #11, UV filter (UVA1 +17.6)
- β28.4 UVB coverage saturated
- β19.1 UVA2 coverage saturated
- β1.4 UVA1 coverage saturated
- +1 Label claims (SPF 30)
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Health safety
High
90
- +100 Starting score
- β10 Avobenzone at #3 (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Allergens
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- β18 Fragrance
- β12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
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Eye sting
Medium
59
- +100 Starting score
- β24 Avobenzone at #3, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β9 Octisalate at #2, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β8 Fragrance
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Fungal acne
Medium
68
- +100 Starting score
- β32 3 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Glyceryl Behenate, Ceteareth-25, Ceteth-2)
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Fabric stains
Medium
35
- +100 Starting score
- β50 Avobenzone at #3, reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
- β15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #11, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- β 5 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- β 1 Glycerin at #35, the anchor humectant
- β 1 1 strong humectants (Diglycerin)
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 6 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- β 2 2 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dibutyl Adipate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
- β 2 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 0.5 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer)
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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
Full ingredient list (40)
What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, β / β give the direction, and β / β 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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Legacy UV filter (Octisalate), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 8 UV protection
- β 9 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Legacy UV filter (Avobenzone), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 30 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 24 migrates into eyes with sweat
- β 50 reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150)
- β 20.9 UV protection
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Iscotrizinol)
- β 22.8 UV protection
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7 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 6 sebum-absorbing powder
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 38.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 28.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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12 Ceteareth-25
Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 14 feeds malassezia
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13 Ceteth-2
Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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16 Polyester-7
Film former, locks the formula onto skin for water resistance
- β 3 film former
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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23 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Filter booster, photostabilizes the UV filters or lifts their SPF
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25 Bisabolol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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26 Oryzanol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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34 Diglycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant
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35 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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pH adjuster
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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40 Fragrance
Fragrance
Does Rilastil Sun System Velvet Lotion leave a white cast?
No, it is rated low on white cast. The matte lotion finish wears clear and lightweight, so it should not leave a noticeable residue.
Is the Rilastil Sun System Velvet Lotion SPF 30 good for oily skin?
Yes, it is a good fit. The finish is matte and lightweight, and it is rated low on pore-clogging risk, which generally suits oily and acne-prone skin.
Is it any good?
Yes, it scores 86.4 out of 100. Protection is excellent at SPF 30, supported by a sophisticated blend of modern filters, making it a well-rounded choice.