ISDIN FOTOULTRA 100® Fotoultra Active Unify SPF 50+
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
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.
Evens skin tone2 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“triple acción despigmentante”
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).
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · 3 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
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.
These ingredients in the product might also be helpful for reducing and preventing fine lines, wrinkles, and skin elasticity, even though there is no conclusive evidence for their effectiveness: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · 12 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
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. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: dimethicone, isododecane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: SclareolideMedium 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~5.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Dibutyl adipatePropylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate~4.4–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Silica~3.2–4%
Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate~3.2–3.9%
- 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 benzoateIsododecane~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
More about IsododecaneBis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine~2.2–2.6%
- 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 triazineDiisopropyl sebacate~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin without creatng a greasy finish
More about Diisopropyl sebacateEthylhexyl salicylate~1.7–2.1%
- 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 salicylateEthylhexyl triazone~1.5–1.8%
- 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 triazoneCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideGlycerin~0.6–0.95%
- 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 GlycerinNiacinamide~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideC12-15 alkyl benzoate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateTitanium dioxide~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideTitanium dioxide~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxidePolyglyceryl-6 polyhydroxystearate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-6 polyhydroxystearateMaltodextrin~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinPolyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate1,2-hexanediol~0.3–0.6%
Sodium chloride~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideDimethicone~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconeSucrose dilaurate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sucrose dilaurateStearalkonium hectorite~0.3–0.55%
Hydroxyacetophenone~0.3–0.55%
Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearateTrimethylpentanediol/adipic acid/glycerin crosspolymer~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearatePolyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleateSclareolide~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Derived from clary sage. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about SclareolideDiethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize the product formulation
More about Diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonateSodium cocoyl glutamate~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glutamateSorbitan laurate~0.25–0.5%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.45%
C18-36 acid glycol ester~0.3–0.5%
C18-36 acid triglyceride~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pisum sativum extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in protecting skin collagen and elastin from breaking down but solid research is lacking
More about Pisum sativum extractGlyceryl stearate~0.2–0.35%
- 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 stearateTetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetatePalmitoyl tripeptide-1~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tripeptide-1Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7Ingredient list view
Water, Dibutyl adipate, Propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Silica, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Isododecane, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Diisopropyl sebacate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Ethylhexyl triazone, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Niacinamide, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Titanium dioxide, Titanium dioxide, Polyglyceryl-6 polyhydroxystearate, Maltodextrin, Polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate, 1,2-hexanediol, Sodium chloride, Dimethicone, Sucrose dilaurate, Stearalkonium hectorite, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, Trimethylpentanediol/adipic acid/glycerin crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Sclareolide, Diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Sorbitan laurate, Ethylhexylglycerin, C18-36 acid glycol ester, C18-36 acid triglyceride, Pisum sativum extract, Glyceryl stearate, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7
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| Match | — | 79% | 75% | 73% |
| Price | $31.72 | $46.79+$15.07 | $42.97+$11.25 | $13.84−$17.88 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 11 | 4 of 11 | 4 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Ascorbyl Glucoside | Adenosine | Adenosine |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| SPF | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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