The derma CO Ultra Matte Sunscreen Gel SPF 60
84/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
The derma CO Ultra Matte Sunscreen Gel is a high SPF 60 gel using a hybrid mix of chemical and mineral filters, including Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide and Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine. It feels lightweight, leaves little to no white cast and is gentle enough that it is generally non-stinging, while a low pore-clogging tendency makes it acne-friendly. The balanced finish and excellent makeup compatibility mean it layers well under foundation. With a score of 83.9/100 and excellent protection, it is a strong everyday pick for those who want high coverage in a light gel.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
100
- +17.1 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #6, UV filter
- +22.8 Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone at #7, UV filter
- +28.8 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #8, UV filter (UVA1 +17.6)
- +32.8 Zinc Oxide at #9, UV filter (UVA1 +14.4)
- +26.4 Titanium Dioxide at #10, UV filter (UVA1 +4)
- +28.8 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #15, UV filter (UVA1 +9.6)
- −34.6 UVB coverage saturated
- −21.5 UVA2 coverage saturated
- −0.6 UVA1 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 60)
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Health safety
High
64
- +100 Starting score
- −36 Octinoxate at #6 (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Allergens
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- −18 Fragrance
- −12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
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White cast
Low
66
- +100 Starting score
- −12 Zinc Oxide at #9
- −15 Titanium Dioxide at #10
- −10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- +2.6 Coated minerals (Alumina)
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Eye sting
Low
81
- +100 Starting score
- −11 Octinoxate at #6, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −8 Fragrance
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Heavy feel
Low
90
- +100 Starting score
- −8 Zinc Oxide at #9
- −6 Titanium Dioxide at #10
- +3.5 Volatile silicone at #1, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Low
91
- +100 Starting score
- −9 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Laureth-12)
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Fabric stains
Low
75
- +100 Starting score
- −15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #8, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
- −5 Zinc Oxide at #9, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- −5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- ← 8 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- ← 7 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 2 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Caprylyl Methicone)
- → 9 1 emollient lipids (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
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Makeup base
Excellent
PillsPrimer
- → 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- → 12 2 velvet elastomer fillers, blur and grip
- → 5 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 →Full ingredient list (19)
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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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light ← 8 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 9 → dewy emollient lipid
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate)
- ↑ 17.1 UV protection
- ↑ 11 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Iscotrizinol)
- ↑ 22.8 UV protection
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 28.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 32.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 5 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 26.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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11 Alumina
Supporting ingredient
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12 Simethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 28.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Filter booster, photostabilizes the UV filters or lifts their SPF
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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18 Laureth-12
Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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19 Fragrance
Fragrance
Is The derma CO Ultra Matte Gel good for oily skin?
Yes, it is generally a strong fit for oily skin. It has a balanced, gel-light feel and a low pore-clogging tendency, so it is commonly considered acne-friendly, and it works excellently under makeup.
Is the The derma CO Ultra Matte Sunscreen Gel SPF 60 mineral or chemical, and what SPF?
It is a hybrid SPF 60 sunscreen, combining chemical filters with Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide. This pairing aims for broad-spectrum coverage in a lightweight gel.
Is The derma CO Ultra Matte Sunscreen Gel any good?
It scores 83.9/100 with excellent protection, so it is generally a strong everyday choice. It leaves little to no white cast and is gentle enough to be non-stinging, which adds to its everyday appeal.