Transparent lab Lightweight Sunscreen SPF 50+ PPD33
94/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Transparent lab Lightweight Sunscreen SPF 50+ PPD33 is a modern chemical sunscreen built on a strong UVA/UVB lineup including diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, ethylhexyl triazone, and bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine. It wears matte and lightweight with minimal white cast and a low tendency to clog pores, so it generally sits well under makeup. Protection is rated excellent, which fits the high SPF and PPD claim. At 93.9/100 it is one of the standout picks for oily and combination skin wanting reliable daily coverage.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
92
- +36 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +22)
- +20.9 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #7, UV filter
- +6.4 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #11, UV filter
- +38.4 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #12, UV filter (UVA1 +12.8)
- −9.7 UVB coverage saturated
- −2.2 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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Eye sting
Low
97
- +100 Starting score
- −3 Octisalate at #11, migrates into eyes with sweat
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Fungal acne
Medium
64
- +100 Starting score
- −18 2 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Lecithin, Hydrogenated Lecithin)
- −18 2 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Sucrose Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate)
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- −15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #2, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Moisture
Hydrating
LightNourishing
- ← 6.5 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Polymethyl Methacrylate)
- → 10 Glycerin at #6, the anchor humectant
- → 2 Sodium Hyaluronate at #21, hyaluronic family
- → 3 3 strong humectants (Ectoin, Glyceryl Glucoside, Beta-Glucan)
- → 8 Ceramide barrier lipids with cholesterol/phytosphingosine partners
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- ← 7 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Polymethyl Methacrylate)
- ← 6 3 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Propylheptyl Caprylate, Dibutyl Adipate, Dicaprylyl Ether)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- → 1 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- → 6 2 soft-focus powders in moderation
- → 5 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- ← 0.5 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Carbomer)
- ← 1.5 Humectant syrup tackiness (partly offset by the base)
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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
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.
- ✨ Ceramides
Full ingredient list (58)
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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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 36 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 3 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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5 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light ← 5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte ← 6 sebum-absorbing powder
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6 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 10 → nourishing the anchor humectant
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150)
- ↑ 20.9 UV protection
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Film former, locks the formula onto skin for water resistance
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Legacy UV filter (Octisalate), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 6.4 UV protection
- ↑ 3 migrates into eyes with sweat
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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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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light ← 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte ← 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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14 Ceramide NP
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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15 Ceramide AP
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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16 Ceramide AS
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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17 Ceramide NS
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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18 Ceramide EOP
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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19 Allantoin
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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20 Ectoin
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
- 1 → nourishing humectant
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 → nourishing hyaluronic family
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22 Beta-Glucan
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 → nourishing humectant
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Supporting ingredient
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Supporting ingredient
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Botanical extract
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28 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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35 Dimethiconol
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Supporting ingredient
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37 Maltodextrin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 3 film former
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39 Carbomer
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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pH adjuster
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42 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- 1 → nourishing humectant
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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49 Lecithin
Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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50 Cholesterol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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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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55 Citric Acid
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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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
Does Transparent lab Lightweight Sunscreen SPF 50+ work for oily or acne-prone skin?
Yes, it is generally a good fit. It dries to a matte finish and has a low tendency to clog pores, which commonly suits oily and breakout-prone skin.
Is the Transparent lab Lightweight Sunscreen SPF 50+ PPD33 mineral or chemical sunscreen?
It is a modern chemical sunscreen. Its filters include diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, ethylhexyl triazone, ethylhexyl salicylate, and bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine.
Is Transparent lab Lightweight Sunscreen SPF 50+ any good?
Yes. It scores 93.9/100 with protection rated excellent, making it one of the standout picks here. It wears matte and lightweight with minimal white cast.