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Umbrella SPF 100 Max

Umbrella SPF 100
Umbrella SPF 100 Max

90/100 overall score

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About this sunscreen

Umbrella SPF 100 Max is a high-SPF sunscreen using a broad mix of mineral and modern chemical filters, including Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Tinosorb M, Ethylhexyl Triazone and Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone. It commonly wears with a balanced finish and a lightweight feel, though it can leave a moderate white cast on some skin tones. It is generally gentle, with low stinging and low pore-clogging risk that suits acne-prone skin. With a high 90.2/100 and excellent protection, it is a strong choice for maximum daily defense.

Ingredient & SPF scores

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UV protection

Excellent 100
  • +36 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +22)
  • +48 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +16)
  • +48 Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol at #3, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
  • +20.9 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #4, UV filter
  • +22.8 Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone at #5, UV filter
  • +13.3 Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid at #6, UV filter
  • +28.5 Tris-Biphenyl Triazine at #7, UV filter
  • +26.4 Titanium Dioxide at #9, UV filter (UVA1 +4)
  • −83.2 UVB coverage saturated
  • −45.7 UVA2 coverage saturated
  • −15 UVA1 coverage saturated
  • +2 Label claims (SPF 100)
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Health safety

High 100
  • +100 Starting score
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Allergens

Low 100
  • +100 Starting score
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White cast

Medium 40
  • +100 Starting score
  • −15 Titanium Dioxide at #9
  • −25 Tinosorb M at #3, may look bluish-grey on deeper skin tones
  • −8 Tinosorb A2B at #7 (particulate filter)
  • −12 Tinosorb M + A2B both high in the list
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Eye sting

Low 96
  • +100 Starting score
  • −4 Ensulizole at #6, migrates into eyes with sweat
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Heavy feel

Low 94
  • +100 Starting score
  • −6 Titanium Dioxide at #9
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Comedogenic

Low 100
  • +100 Starting score
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Fungal acne

Safe 100
  • +100 Starting score
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Fabric stains

Low 80
  • +100 Starting score
  • −15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #1, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
  • −5 Titanium Dioxide at #9, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture

Balanced
LightNourishing

Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.

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Finish

Balanced
MatteDewy

Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.

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Makeup base

Okay
PillsPrimer

Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.

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Water resistance

Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant

Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.

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Full ingredient list (9)

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.

  1. 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
  2. Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S), high in the list, a primary filter

    • ↑ 48 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
  3. Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb M), high in the list, a primary filter

    • ↑ 48 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
    • ↑ 25 may look bluish-grey on deeper skin tones
  4. Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150)

    • ↑ 20.9 UV protection
  5. Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Iscotrizinol)

    • ↑ 22.8 UV protection
  6. Legacy UV filter (Ensulizole)

    • ↑ 13.3 UV protection
    • ↑ 4 migrates into eyes with sweat
  7. Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb A2B)

    • ↑ 28.5 UV protection
  8. 8 Sodium Hydroxide

    pH adjuster

  9. Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor

    • ↑ 26.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
    • ↑ 5 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)

Does Umbrella SPF 100 Max leave a white cast?

It can leave a moderate white cast on some skin tones, since it blends mineral and chemical filters. The finish is otherwise balanced and lightweight.

Is the Umbrella SPF 100 Max good?

Yes. It scores 90.2/100 with excellent protection and a very high SPF, making it a strong choice for maximum daily UV defense.

Is it mineral or chemical?

It is a hybrid, combining mineral filters with modern chemical filters such as Tinosorb M, Ethylhexyl Triazone and Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone.

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