SVR Sun Secure Extreme Spf50 +
81/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
SVR Sun Secure Extreme SPF50+ is a hybrid sunscreen that pairs modern chemical filters such as Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Triazone and Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate with classic UVB filters. It sets to a matte finish with a low white cast, feels lightweight, and is generally gentle and low on the pore-clogging scale, so it works well under makeup. With excellent rated protection and a strong score of 80.7 out of 100, it is a solid high-protection pick for daily and outdoor use.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
92
- +36 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +22)
- +12 Homosalate at #3, UV filter
- +17.1 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #5, UV filter
- +7.6 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #6, UV filter
- +17.6 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #8, UV filter
- +38.4 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #9, UV filter (UVA1 +12.8)
- β36.7 UVB coverage saturated
- β2.2 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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Health safety
Medium
47
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Homosalate at #3 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β12.6 Octinoxate at #5, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- +0 2 endocrine-scrutinized filters together
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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
66
- +100 Starting score
- β11 Octinoxate at #5, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β9 Homosalate at #3, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β6 Octisalate at #6, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β8 Fragrance
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Comedogenic
Low
99
- +100 Starting score
- β1 Glycine Soja Oil at #13, moderate comedogenic signal
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Fungal acne
Low
82
- +100 Starting score
- β18 2 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Glycine Soja Oil, Lecithin)
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #2, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 1.5 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica Dimethyl Silylate)
- β 7 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 1 1 emollient lipids (Glycine Soja Oil)
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 1 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica Dimethyl Silylate)
- β 7 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 2 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dicaprylyl Carbonate)
- β 1 1 emollient lipids (Glycine Soja Oil)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 8 1 velvet elastomer fillers, blur and grip
- β 4 Quick-setting carrier, fast, even canvas
- β 2 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.
How we rate water resistance βFull ingredient list (26)
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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Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 36 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Legacy UV filter (Homosalate), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 12 UV protection
- β 9 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate)
- β 17.1 UV protection
- β 12.6 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β 11 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Legacy UV filter (Octisalate)
- β 7.6 UV protection
- β 6 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 17.6 UV protection
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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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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Botanical extract
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Plant oil, an emollient
- β 1 moderate comedogenic signal
- 1 β nourishing emollient lipid
- 1 β dewy emollient lipid
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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15 Lecithin
Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Botanical extract
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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18 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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20 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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24 Lysolecithin
Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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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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26 Fragrance
Fragrance
Is SVR Sun Secure Extreme good?
Yes, it scores 80.7 out of 100 with excellent rated protection, making it a strong high-protection option. It uses modern filters in a hybrid formula.
Does the SVR Sun Secure Extreme Spf50 + leave a white cast?
It is rated low for white cast, so it should not leave an obvious white film. The finish is matte and lightweight.
Is it good under makeup?
Yes, it is rated as a good makeup base. The lightweight matte finish and low pore-clogging tendency help it sit well under foundation.