Sesderma Repaskin Sensitive Sunscreen Aerosol SPF 50+
74/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Sesderma Repaskin Sensitive Sunscreen Aerosol SPF 50+ is a hybrid spray layering Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, and Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane (avobenzone). It applies with a matte, lightweight finish and low white cast, does not commonly sting, and is low on the pore-clogging scale, and it works excellently as a makeup base. With a score of 74.4/100 and good protection, it is a solid pick, especially for sensitive skin.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
64
- +45.6 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #5, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
- +20.9 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #7, UV filter
- +6.4 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #8, UV filter
- +14.4 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #9, UV filter
- +24 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane at #10, UV filter (UVA1 +12.8)
- β26.8 UVB coverage saturated
- β1.5 UVA2 coverage saturated
- Γ0.75 Avobenzone + octinoxate degrade each other in sunlight
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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Health safety
High
61
- +100 Starting score
- β36 Octinoxate at #9 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β3.5 Avobenzone at #10, stacked (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
Low
75
- +100 Starting score
- β8 Avobenzone at #10, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β5 Octinoxate at #9, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β3 Octisalate at #8, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β1 Volatile alcohol at #18
- β8 Fragrance
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Heavy feel
Low
97
- +100 Starting score
- β3 Trimethylsiloxysilicate at #11, silicone wax film
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Fungal acne
Medium
52
- +100 Starting score
- β12 1 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Polysorbate 20)
- β9 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Lecithin)
- β27 3 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Glyceryl Oleate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate)
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Fabric stains
Low
62
- +100 Starting score
- β38 Avobenzone at #10, reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 2 Volatile alcohol at #18
- β 6.5 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polymethyl Methacrylate)
- β 1 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 1 Glycerin at #26, the anchor humectant
- β 1 Humectant polyols
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 7 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polymethyl Methacrylate)
- β 1 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 0.5 Volatile alcohol at #18
- β 3 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Coco-Caprylate/Caprate)
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Makeup base
Excellent
PillsPrimer
- β 8 1 velvet elastomer fillers, blur and grip
- β 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
- β 3 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 4 Transfer-resistant grip resin, holds makeup
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +4 1 water-locking waxes
Full ingredient list (44)
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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Supporting ingredient
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2 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 3 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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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)
- β 45.6 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant polyol
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150)
- β 20.9 UV protection
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Legacy UV filter (Octisalate), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 6.4 UV protection
- β 3 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 14.4 UV protection
- β 5 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Legacy UV filter (Avobenzone), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 24 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 3.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β 8 migrates into eyes with sweat
- β 38 reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
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Film former, locks the formula onto skin for water resistance
- β 3 silicone wax film
- β 4 wax water lock
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12 Propanediol
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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16 Dimethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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18 Alcohol
Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Botanical extract
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21 Citric Acid
pH adjuster
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 1 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 1 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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26 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Supporting ingredient
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29 Lecithin
Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Supporting ingredient
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31 Fragrance
Fragrance
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Botanical extract
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 12 feeds malassezia
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Botanical extract
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Supporting ingredient
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pH adjuster
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Supporting ingredient
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42 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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44 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
Is Sesderma Repaskin Aerosol good under makeup?
Yes, it rates excellent as a makeup base, with a matte, lightweight finish and low white cast. As a spray it is also handy for reapplication.
Is the Sesderma Repaskin Sensitive Sunscreen Aerosol SPF 50+ mineral or chemical?
It is a hybrid spray, layering Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, and Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane (avobenzone).
Is it good for sensitive skin?
It is marketed for sensitive skin, does not commonly sting, and rates low on the pore-clogging scale. It scores 74.4/100 with good protection.