Uriage Bariésun Silky Lotion SPF 50+
87/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Uriage Bariesun Silky Lotion SPF 50+ is a hybrid sunscreen built largely on modern filters (Tinosorb M, Uvinul T 150, Avobenzone, Tinosorb S) for broad, robust coverage. It wears with a low white cast and a balanced finish, stays lightweight, is generally gentle around the eyes, and is low risk for clogged pores. It is rated good as a makeup base. Protection is rated excellent and the score is 86.9/100, the top performer in this group and an excellent daily choice.
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 #4, UV filter
- +28.5 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane at #5, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
- +38.4 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #11, UV filter (UVA1 +12.8)
- −19.3 UVB coverage saturated
- −15.5 UVA2 coverage saturated
- −1 UVA1 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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Health safety
High
90
- +100 Starting score
- −10 Avobenzone at #5 (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
75
- +100 Starting score
- −25 Tinosorb M at #3, may look bluish-grey on deeper skin tones
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Eye sting
Low
76
- +100 Starting score
- −16 Avobenzone at #5, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −8 Fragrance
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Heavy feel
Low
99
- +100 Starting score
- −1 Hydrogenated Polydecene at #25, heavy oil
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Fabric stains
Medium
55
- +100 Starting score
- −45 Avobenzone at #5, reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- ← 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- → 1 Glycerin at #13, the anchor humectant
- → 1 1 strong humectants (Trehalose)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- ← 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- ← 6 3 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Diisopropyl Adipate)
- → 3 1 emollient lipids (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- → 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
- → 6 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 (35)
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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 3 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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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
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150)
- ↑ 20.9 UV protection
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Legacy UV filter (Avobenzone)
- ↑ 28.5 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
- ↑ 45 reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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8 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 3 → dewy emollient lipid
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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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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Film former, locks the formula onto skin for water resistance
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13 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 → nourishing the anchor humectant
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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18 Glucose
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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19 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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20 Fragrance
Fragrance
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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22 Benzoic Acid
Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↑ 1 heavy oil
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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27 O-Cymen-5-Ol
Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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28 Trehalose
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 → nourishing humectant
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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pH adjuster
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31 Citric Acid
pH adjuster
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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33 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Botanical extract
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Supporting ingredient
Is Uriage Bariesun Silky Lotion SPF 50+ a good sunscreen?
Yes, it is the top performer here at 86.9/100, with protection rated excellent. It uses a modern hybrid filter set for broad, robust coverage.
Does the Uriage Bariésun Silky Lotion SPF 50+ leave a white cast?
No, white cast is rated low, so it generally wears clear. The finish is balanced and lightweight.
Does it work under makeup?
Yes, it is rated good as a makeup base, staying lightweight and gentle. It is also low risk for breakouts.