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Sebamed Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 Sun Care (multi Protect Sun Spray)

Sebamed Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 Sun Care (multi Protect Sun Spray)

77/100 overall score

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About this sunscreen

Sebamed Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 (Multi Protect Sun Spray) is a hybrid spray that combines chemical filters like Homosalate, Octocrylene, and Avobenzone with Ethylhexyl Triazone and Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid. It has a balanced finish, a lightweight feel, and a low white cast, making it easy to apply over the body. Pore-clogging risk is generally low, though it may sting more near the eyes. With excellent protection and a score of 76.7/100, it is a practical everyday spray.

Ingredient & SPF scores

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UV protection

Excellent 87
  • +12 Homosalate at #2, UV filter
  • +8 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #3, UV filter
  • +28.5 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane at #4, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
  • +15.2 Octocrylene at #5, UV filter
  • +20.9 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #6, UV filter
  • +11.2 Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid at #9, UV filter
  • +38.4 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #11, UV filter (UVA1 +12.8)
  • +8.4 Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid at #32, UV filter (UVA1 +3)
  • βˆ’45.9 UVB coverage saturated
  • βˆ’10.7 UVA2 coverage saturated
  • +1 Label claims (SPF 30)
How we rate uv protection β†’
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Health safety

Medium 46
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’40 Homosalate at #2 (regulatory/evidence concern)
  • βˆ’10.5 Octocrylene at #5, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
  • βˆ’3.5 Avobenzone at #4, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
How we rate health safety β†’
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Allergens

Low 97
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’3 Photoallergen-tail UV filters (Octocrylene)
How we rate allergens β†’
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White cast

Low 98
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’2 Titanium Dioxide as pigment (CI 77891) at #20
How we rate white cast β†’
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Eye sting

Medium 39
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’16 Avobenzone at #4, migrates into eyes with sweat
  • βˆ’15 Octocrylene at #5, migrates into eyes with sweat
  • βˆ’9 Homosalate at #2, migrates into eyes with sweat
  • βˆ’9 Octisalate at #3, migrates into eyes with sweat
  • βˆ’2 Ensulizole at #9, migrates into eyes with sweat
  • βˆ’10 Volatile alcohol at #7
How we rate eye sting β†’
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Heavy feel

Low 100
  • +100 Starting score
How we rate heavy feel β†’
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Comedogenic

Low 98
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’2 Isopropyl Myristate at #24, heavy comedogenic ester
How we rate comedogenic β†’
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Fungal acne

Medium 73
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’27 3 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Isopropyl Myristate, Glyceryl Isostearate, Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate)
How we rate fungal acne β†’
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Fabric stains

High 30
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’45 Avobenzone at #4, reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
  • βˆ’15 Octocrylene at #5, co-stains alongside avobenzone
  • βˆ’10 Avobenzone + Octocrylene, the classic staining pair
How we rate fabric stains β†’
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Moisture

Light
LightNourishing
  • ← 13 Volatile alcohol at #7
  • ← 4.5 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Perlite)
How we rate moisture β†’
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Finish

Balanced
MatteDewy
  • ← 4 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Perlite)
  • ← 3 Volatile alcohol at #7
  • β†’ 1 1 slippy emollient esters (Isopropyl Myristate)
How we rate finish β†’
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Makeup base

Good
PillsPrimer
  • β†’ 6 Quick-setting carrier (alcohol at #7), fast, even canvas
  • β†’ 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
  • ← 1 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Steareth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer)
How we rate makeup base β†’
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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
How we rate water resistance β†’

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.

  • ✨ Vitamin E

Full ingredient list (34)

What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, ↑ / ↓ give the direction, and ← / β†’ shift a slider toward its ends (finish, moisture, makeup base). Auto-derived from our scoring rules and the ingredient's position.

  1. 1 Water

    Solvent base, the water phase

  2. 2 Homosalate

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

    • ↑ 12 UV protection
    • ↑ 9 migrates into eyes with sweat
  3. 3 Ethylhexyl Salicylate

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

    • ↑ 8 UV protection
    • ↑ 9 migrates into eyes with sweat
  4. Legacy UV filter (Avobenzone)

    • ↑ 28.5 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
    • ↓ 3.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
    • ↑ 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
    • ↑ 45 reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
  5. 5 Octocrylene

    Legacy UV filter (Octocrylene)

    • ↑ 15.2 UV protection
    • ↓ 10.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
    • ↑ 15 migrates into eyes with sweat
    • ↑ 15 co-stains alongside avobenzone
  6. 6 Ethylhexyl Triazone

    Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150)

    • ↑ 20.9 UV protection
  7. 7 Alcohol Denat

    Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes

  8. 8 Propanediol

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  9. Legacy UV filter (Ensulizole), low in the list, likely a minor contributor

    • ↑ 11.2 UV protection
    • ↑ 2 migrates into eyes with sweat
  10. 10 Propylene Glycol

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  11. 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)
  12. 12 Silica

    Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish

    • light ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
    • matte ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
  13. 13 Perlite

    Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish

    • light ← 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
    • matte ← 1 sebum-absorbing powder
  14. 14 Tocopherol

    Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin

  15. Supporting ingredient

    • ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
  16. 16 Acrylates Copolymer

    Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream

    • ↑ 3 film former
  17. Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

  18. Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream

  19. 19 Caprylyl Glycol

    Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling

  20. Colorant or pigment

  21. 21 Dimethicone

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  22. 22 Disodium EDTA

    Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable

  23. 23 Glyceryl Isostearate

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
  24. 24 Isopropyl Myristate

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • ↑ 2 heavy comedogenic ester
    • 1 β†’ dewy slippy emollient ester
    • ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
  25. 25 P-Anisic Acid

    Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling

  26. 26 Phenoxyethanol

    Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling

  27. 27 Poloxamer 338

    Supporting ingredient

  28. 28 Polysorbate 61

    Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

  29. 29 Potassium Sorbate

    Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling

  30. Botanical extract

  31. 31 T-Butyl Alcohol

    Supporting ingredient

  32. Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Mexoryl SX), low in the list, likely a minor contributor

    • ↑ 8.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
  33. 33 Triethanolamine

    pH adjuster

  34. 34 Xanthan Gum

    Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream

Is Sebamed Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 good?

It scores 76.7/100 with excellent protection, making it a practical everyday spray. The hybrid filter set and light, low-cast feel make it easy to apply.

Does the Sebamed Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 Sun Care (multi Protect Sun Spray) leave a white cast?

No, it is rated low for white cast, so it generally sprays on clear with a balanced finish.

Is it mineral or chemical?

It is a hybrid leaning chemical, combining filters like Homosalate, Octocrylene, and Avobenzone with Ethylhexyl Triazone.

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