SUNdance Matt Fluid SPF 50
87/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
SUNdance Matt Fluid SPF 50 is a chemical sunscreen using a modern filter set of Uvinul A Plus, octisalate, Uvinul T 150, and Tinosorb S for excellent broad- spectrum protection. It has a balanced finish with low white cast and a lightweight feel, and pairs a low sweat-sting rating with a low breakout- trigger score, making it generally gentle. A strong-value performer that scores 87 out of 100.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
91
- +34.2 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #4, UV filter (UVA1 +20.9)
- +7.6 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #6, UV filter
- +20.9 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #7, UV filter
- +38.4 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #10, UV filter (UVA1 +12.8)
- +8.4 Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid at #15, UV filter
- −19.3 UVB coverage saturated
- −1.5 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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Allergens
Low
62
- +100 Starting score
- −18 Fragrance
- −5 3 declared fragrance allergens
- −7 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
- −2 Essential oils (Citrus Sinensis Oil)
- −6 Sensitizers from 3 different categories
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Eye sting
Low
83
- +100 Starting score
- −6 Octisalate at #6, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −1 Ensulizole at #15, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −8 Fragrance
- −2 1 declared fragrance allergens
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Heavy feel
Low
94
- +100 Starting score
- −6 Copernicia Cerifera Wax at #12, wax film
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- −15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #4, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Moisture
Nourishing
LightNourishing
- ← 1.5 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- → 16 Glycerin at #3, the anchor humectant
- → 3 2 strong humectants (Panthenol, Saccharide Isomerate)
- → 1 1 emollient lipids (Squalane)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- ← 1 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- ← 3 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dibutyl Adipate)
- → 7 2 emollient lipids (Squalane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- → 5 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- ← 2 Occlusives/waxes float the foundation
- ← 7 Humectant syrup tackiness
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +4 1 water-locking waxes
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.
- ✨ Panthenol (B5)
- ✨ Vitamin E
Full ingredient list (38)
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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1 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 3 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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3 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 16 → nourishing the anchor humectant
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus)
- ↑ 34.2 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 6 → dewy emollient lipid
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Legacy UV filter (Octisalate)
- ↑ 7.6 UV protection
- ↑ 6 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150)
- ↑ 20.9 UV protection
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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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)
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11 Panthenol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
- 2 → nourishing humectant
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Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
- ↑ 6 wax film
- ↑ 4 wax water lock
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Legacy UV filter (Ensulizole), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 8.4 UV protection
- ↑ 1 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 → nourishing humectant
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
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19 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light ← 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte ← 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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20 Squalane
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 1 → nourishing emollient lipid
- 1 → dewy emollient lipid
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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22 Fragrance
Fragrance
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23 Hydroxide K
pH adjuster
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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30 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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31 Citric Acid
pH adjuster
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Supporting ingredient
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Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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pH adjuster
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Plant oil, an emollient
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37 Limonene
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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Supporting ingredient
Is SUNdance Matt Fluid SPF 50 mineral or chemical?
It is a chemical sunscreen using a modern filter set of Uvinul A Plus, octisalate, Uvinul T 150, and Tinosorb S for excellent broad-spectrum protection.
Does the SUNdance Matt Fluid SPF 50 leave a white cast or sting?
No, it rates low for white cast and low for sweat-sting, so it should wear clear and stay comfortable. The balanced finish stays lightweight.
Is SUNdance Matt Fluid a good sunscreen?
Yes, it scores 87 out of 100 with excellent protection. It is a strong- value performer for everyday use.