Ultrasun 50+ SPF Extreme
87/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Ultrasun 50+ SPF Extreme is a high-protection sunscreen built on a hybrid filter system that pairs titanium dioxide with modern organic UV filters such as Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Ethylhexyl Triazone and Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine. The finish is balanced and the formula wears lightweight, with a medium white cast that may be noticeable on deeper skin tones and a low likelihood of stinging the eyes. Breakout risk is generally low, and it commonly layers acceptably under makeup. With excellent protection and a strong overall score, it is a dependable everyday high-SPF option.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
100
- +48 Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol at #3, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +20.9 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #5, UV filter
- +31.4 Titanium Dioxide at #6, UV filter (UVA1 +4.8)
- +45.6 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #7, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
- +28.8 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #8, UV filter (UVA1 +17.6)
- +6.4 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #9, UV filter
- β43.6 UVB coverage saturated
- β26.9 UVA2 coverage saturated
- β10.6 UVA1 coverage saturated
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White cast
Medium
58
- +100 Starting score
- β17.5 Titanium Dioxide at #6 (nano)
- β25 Tinosorb M at #3, may look bluish-grey on deeper skin tones
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Eye sting
Low
96
- +100 Starting score
- β3 Octisalate at #9, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β1 Volatile alcohol at #20
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Comedogenic
Low
68
- +100 Starting score
- β32 Isostearyl Isostearate at #2, heavy comedogenic ester
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Fungal acne
Low
91
- +100 Starting score
- β9 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Lecithin)
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Fabric stains
Low
75
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #8, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
- β10 Titanium Dioxide at #6, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- β 2 Volatile alcohol at #20
- β 1.5 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- β 4 Glycerin at #10, the anchor humectant
- β 1 Humectant polyols
- β 1 1 emollient lipids (Squalane)
- β 1 Light emollient/solvent (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 1 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- β 0.5 Volatile alcohol at #20
- β 4 2 emollient lipids (Squalane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 1 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 0.5 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6)
- β 3 High mineral load at #6 greys under foundation (nano)
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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 (27)
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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1 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 32 heavy comedogenic ester
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb M), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 48 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 25 may look bluish-grey on deeper skin tones
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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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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide)
- β 31.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 10 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- pills β 3 High mineral load greys under foundation (nano)
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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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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 28.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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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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10 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 4 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 3 β dewy emollient lipid
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 1 β nourishing light emollient
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13 Squalane
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 1 β nourishing emollient lipid
- 1 β dewy emollient lipid
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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17 Silica
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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Botanical extract
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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20 Alcohol
Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
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Supporting ingredient
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22 Lecithin
Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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25 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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27 Ubiquinone
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
Does Ultrasun 50+ SPF Extreme leave a white cast?
It has a medium white cast, so a slight white tint can be noticeable, especially on deeper skin tones. The finish is balanced rather than shiny or flat. Blending it in well commonly reduces any visible residue.
Is the Ultrasun 50+ SPF Extreme mineral or chemical sunscreen?
It is a hybrid sunscreen. It pairs the mineral filter titanium dioxide with modern organic filters such as Ethylhexyl Triazone and Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine.
Is Ultrasun 50+ SPF Extreme any good?
It scores well overall and delivers excellent protection. The formula is lightweight with low sting risk and low breakout risk, making it a dependable high-SPF option for most skin types.