ISDIN Fotoprotector Pediatrics Gel Cream SPF50+
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Sun protectionSPF 50 · 5 UV filtersBroad spectrum
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.
MoisturizingPanthenol, Glycerin + 6 moreWorks well
“Isdin Fotoprotector Pediatrics Gel Cream Wet Skin SPF50 250ml is a high-protection sun gel-cream that offers the freshness of a gel and the hydration of a cream, specially developed for children.It helps to soothe the skin, repair and strengthen the skin barrier function.Immediate absorption. Very resistant to water.”
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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-agingSide benefit · No ingredient credited for this claimWorks well
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 toneSide benefit · No ingredient credited for this claimWorks well
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy12 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Dibutyl adipate~6.6–8.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Dibutyl adipateIsopropyl palmitate~4.4–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Isopropyl palmitateCetearyl ethylhexanoate~3.2–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Cetearyl ethylhexanoateEthylhexyl salicylate~3.3–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not 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
More about Ethylhexyl salicylateButyl methoxydibenzoylmethane~2.6–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneEthylhexyl triazone~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Uvinul T. A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays. It is photostable. Can increase water resistance properties of the sunscreen. Unfortunately, not approved by the FDA (US) yet
More about Ethylhexyl triazoneBis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet.
More about Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazinePentylene glycol~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPoly c10-30 alkyl acrylate~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Trimethylpentanediol/adipic acid/glycerin crosspolymer~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
C20-22 alkyl phosphate~0.6–0.9%
C20-22 alcohols~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylyl glycol~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolDiethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Uvinul A Plus. A new generation broad spectrum sunscreen that offers an effective protection especially in the UVA range. It is stable in formulations. Unfortunately, is not approved by the FDA (US) yet
More about Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoateHydroxyacetophenone~0.4–0.65%
Panthenol~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolPentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamateTocopheryl acetate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateSodium hydroxide~0.25–0.45%
Xanthan gum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumGlyceryl stearate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePeg-100 stearate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateTetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerGlycerin~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinT-butyl alcohol~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating
More about T-butyl alcoholHelichrysum italicum extract~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract used to conceal the smell of other ingredients in a product. Has anti-microbial properties. Can be irritating
More about Helichrysum italicum extractIngredient list view
Water, Dibutyl adipate, Isopropyl palmitate, Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl triazone, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Pentylene glycol, Poly c10-30 alkyl acrylate, Trimethylpentanediol/adipic acid/glycerin crosspolymer, C20-22 alkyl phosphate, C20-22 alcohols, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Caprylyl glycol, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Panthenol, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium hydroxide, Xanthan gum, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Glycerin, T-butyl alcohol, Helichrysum italicum extract
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| ISDINFotoprotector Pediatrics Gel Cream SPF50+YOUR PRODUCT | FOTOPROTECTORGel Cream Wet Skin SPF 50 | La Roche-PosayCicaplast Repairing Baume B5+ SPF50 For Irritated Skin | Alpha-HDaily Essential Moisturiser SPF50+ With Hydrosella™ | |
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| Match | — | 62% | 58% | 58% |
| Price | — | — | — | $50.53 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 6 | 6 of 6 | 5 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Ensulizole | Madecassoside | Erythritol |
| Irritancy | Low | Medium | Low | Low |
| SPF | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
We believe that "ISDIN - Fotoprotector Pediatrics Gel Cream SPF50+" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. 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).
It also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.
Sunscreen filters
This sunscreen uses so-called "chemical", or organic UV filters (organic simply means that their molecules contain atoms of carbon). These filters typically give good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for sensitive skin. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: tinosorb s 2.00% - 2.50%, avobenzone 2.60% - 3.20%, uvinul a plus 0.60% - 0.90%, octisalate 3.30% - 4.00% and uvinul t 2.20% - 2.70%.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. 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.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
- 2Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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