PRODUCT REVIEW

ISDIN Fotoprotector Hydro Oil SPF30

Works for:

based on ingredients and %

Sun protection
Evens skin tone
Anti-aging
Moisturizing

Can it cause trouble?

Key actives

Tocopherol 0.25% - 0.5%Octocrylene 3.4% - 4.1%

See all ingredients

Find on Amazon US

More options from: £16.09

Add to Compare

Submit an edit

Cheaper alternatives

Hello Sunday - The Everyday One - Face Moisturiser SPF 50

Price: $14

Find out more

Sundance - Sun Fluid Daily Shield SPF 50+

Price: $7.29

Find out more

Product summary

We believe that "ISDIN - Fotoprotector Hydro Oil SPF30" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. We love that it can protect from both UVA and UVB rays (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).

It contains good moisturizing ingredients and can double as a hydrating day cream. 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. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: avobenzone 1.70% - 2.10% and octocrylene 3.40% - 4.10%.

Irritation risk

There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. 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.

Price

The product retails from 16.09£ up to 26.12£ in the United Kingdom.

For a detailed price comparison: click here.

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.

octocrylene 3.4% - 4.1%

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

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 1.7% - 2.1%

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.

phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid 0.75% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

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

Ensulizole. A UV filter that is effective against UVB rays. Does not protect against UVA light. It is photostable and can be used to help stabilize other sunscreen ingredients. It is water-soluble meaning that it can help create lighter sunscreen formulations

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.

tocopherol 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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).

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Fotoprotector Hydro Oil SPF30

Source: From product name

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, caprylyl glycol.

When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

glycerin 0.65% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

undecane 3.3% - 4.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Helps create a non-greasy finish on the skin

dibutyl adipate 6.7% - 8.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

Honesty check

Buy now

Can it cause trouble?

User reviews (0)

Ingredients & concentrations

All ingredients

Key Actives

tocopherol 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

octocrylene 3.4% - 4.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Search top rated products by actives

Potential irritants

4-methylbenzylidene camphor 1.2% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:

A UV filter

phenylpropanol 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Helps mask the smell of other ingredients and helps preserve the product formulation

Comodogenic ingredients

ci 26100 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

All ingredients

water 45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

dibutyl adipate 6.7% - 8.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

isohexadecane 4.7% - 5.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent

Ingredient list view

Water, Dibutyl adipate, Isohexadecane, Undecane, Octocrylene, Propanediol, Tridecane, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl salicylate, 4-methylbenzylidene camphor, Glycerin, Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, Tromethamine, Sodium chloride, Phenylpropanol, Parfum, Caprylyl glycol, Dihydroxy methylchromonyl palmitate, Tocopheryl acetate, Disodium edta, Tocopherol, Linalool, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Ci 19140, Ci 26100, Ci 15850, Ci 47000, Yellow 11

	ISDIN - Fotoprotector Hydro Oil SPF30	Hello Sunday - The Everyday One - Face Moisturiser SPF 50	Sundance - Sun Fluid Daily Shield SPF 50+	NAOS STORE - PHOTODERM SPOT-AGE SPF 50+	REVOLUTION SKINCARE - SPF 50 Invisible Protect Sunscreen	Proactiv - Daily Oil Control SPF 30	Lavozon - Sensitiv Sonnenbalsam SPF 50	Bioderma - Hydrabio Perfecteur SPF30 PA+++	ialugen Advance - Urban Air Anti-Pollution Screen SPF30	Jean&Len - Sun Spray SPF 30	Dermatica - SPF 50 Photodamage Defence Sunscreen
Price
WIMJ similarity score		40%	39%	39%	39%	39%	38%	38%	37%	37%	37%
SPF	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50
Key ingredients	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +3 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +3 more Other: gluconolactone panthenol +13 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +2 more Other: carnosine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +2 more Other: madecassic acid ascorbyl glucoside +11 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +2 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine sodium hyaluronate	Common: glycerin butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +1 more Other: hydroxypalmitoyl sphinganine panthenol +3 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +2 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine carnosine +1 more	Common: glycerin octocrylene +2 more Other: salicylic acid niacinamide +7 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +3 more Other: arginine bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +6 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +2 more Other: panthenol galactoarabinan +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +2 more Other: panthenol ethylhexyl triazone +2 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	ci 15850 Has skin benefit? ci 19140 Has skin benefit? +14 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? acacia decurrens flower wax Has skin benefit? +20 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +14 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +19 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? caprylhydroxamic acid Has skin benefit? +8 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? zinc gluconate Has skin benefit? +13 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? glycine soja oil Has skin benefit? +10 more	ci 15850 Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? sodium levulinate Has skin benefit? +15 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder Has skin benefit? +10 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? caprylhydroxamic acid Has skin benefit? +9 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +18 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +20 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

ISDIN Fotoprotector Hydro Oil SPF30

Works for:

Can it cause trouble?

Key actives

Cheaper alternatives

Product summary

Sunscreen filters

Irritation risk

Price

What can the product work for?

Works for

Sun protection

Anti-aging

Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Honesty check

How honest is this product?

Buy now

UK Retailers

Can it cause trouble?

Potential irritants

Comodogenic ingredients

User reviews (0)

Similar products & dupes

Ingredients & concentrations

All ingredients

Key Actives

Potential irritants

Comodogenic ingredients

All ingredients

Ingredient list view

Sources