PRODUCT REVIEW

Dermalogica Protection Sport 50 SPF50

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Sun protection
Evens skin tone
Anti-aging
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Dipotassium glycyrrhizate 0.55% - 0.85%Dipotassium glycyrrhizate 0.25% - 0.45%

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Product summary

The ingredient list suggests that "Dermalogica - Protection Sport 50 SPF50" can provide reliable sun protection. It can protect from both UVA and UVB rays. This is great news because not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. (UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).

This sunscreen should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product helps prevent early signs of aging.

Sunscreen filters

This is a so-called "chemical" sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: avobenzone 3.00% (declared), octisalate 5.00% (declared), homosalate 10.00% (declared) and octocrylene 10.00% (declared).

Irritation risk

This sunscreen contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this sunscreen to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Dermalogica" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.

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The product retails from 27.99$ up to 36.00$ in the United States and for 43.44£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

Sun protection

This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.

This sunscreen uses organic (so-called "chemical") sunscreen filters. Organic, or "chemical" filters usually provide reliable sun protection and rarely leave a white cast. Sunscreens with organic filters can sting eyes.

This product can be considered "reef safe" because it does not contain the UV filters (oxybenzone and octinoxate) that can be harmful to coral reefs when present in the water in high concentrations.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%

Irritation risk:

UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

octocrylene 10%

Irritation risk:

UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

homosalate 10%

Irritation risk:

UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation

Anti-aging

This product can help prevent early signs of skin aging because it offers a good level of broad spectrum sun protection. Sun damage is the main cause of premature skin aging, and protecting your skin from the sun is the best anti-aging strategy.

Evens skin tone

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection. It means that it can prevent hyperpigmentation and help keep the skin tone even (sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations).

dipotassium glycyrrhizate 0.55% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Lightweight formula helps neutralize damage and bind moisture to skin without a greasy after-feel.

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This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: dimethicone, squalane.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

squalane 0.75% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

dimethicone 3.3% - 4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

carthamus tinctorius oleosomes 4.8% - 5.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

dipotassium glycyrrhizate 0.55% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Evens skin tone

A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening

dipotassium glycyrrhizate 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Evens skin tone

A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening

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Potential irritants

benzyl alcohol 0.25% - 0.45%

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A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

benzyl alcohol 0.15% - 0.25%

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A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

glyceryl stearate se 0.5% - 0.7%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient

glyceryl stearate se 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

carthamus tinctorius oleosomes 4.8% - 5.9%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

butylene glycol 4.3% - 5.2%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

Ingredient list view

Water, Carthamus tinctorius oleosomes, Butylene glycol, Dimethicone, Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, C15-19 alkane, Vp/eicosene copolymer, Silica, Dimethyl capramide, Polyglyceryl-2 stearate, Squalane, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Arachidyl glucoside, Glyceryl stearate se, Peg-100 stearate, Arachidyl alcohol, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Behenyl alcohol, Xanthan gum, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Benzyl alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Sodium hydroxide, Citric acid, Phenoxyethanol, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene, Water, Carthamus tinctorius oleosomes, Butylene glycol, Dimethicone, Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, C15-19 alkane, Vp/eicosene copolymer, Silica, Dimethyl capramide, Polyglyceryl-2 stearate, Squalane, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Arachidyl glucoside, Glyceryl stearate se, Peg-100 stearate, Arachidyl alcohol, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Behenyl alcohol, Xanthan gum, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Benzyl alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Sodium hydroxide, Citric acid, Phenoxyethanol

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WIMJ similarity score		37%	36%	36%	35%	34%	34%	34%	34%	33%	33%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 60
Key ingredients	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +9 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +3 more Other: glycerin prunus armeniaca kernel oil	Common: dimethicone octocrylene +2 more Other: panthenol butyrospermum parkii butter +3 more	Common: dimethicone octocrylene +2 more Other: panthenol butyrospermum parkii butter +3 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +2 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine glycerin +1 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +2 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine glycerin +1 more	Common: dimethicone homosalate +2 more Other: niacinamide capryloyl salicylic acid +3 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +2 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +2 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine drometrizole trisiloxane +5 more	Common: dimethicone homosalate +2 more Other: panthenol butyloctyl salicylate +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +2 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate glycerin
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +15 more	sorbic acid Has skin benefit? prunus armeniaca kernel oil Has skin benefit? +6 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? +7 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? +7 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +13 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +8 more	capryloyl salicylic acid Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +6 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +13 more	scutellaria baicalensis root extract Has skin benefit? scutellaria baicalensis extract Has skin benefit? +19 more	coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +9 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +10 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? carthamus tinctorius oleosomes Has skin benefit? +56 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +21 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +25 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +28 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +21 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Dermalogica Protection Sport 50 SPF50

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What can the product work for?

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Sun protection

Anti-aging

Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

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