ISDIN FotoUltra 100 Spot Prevent Fusion Fluid SPF50+
Works for
3 of 3 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 tone1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
“It helps prevent the formation of new spots caused by the sun, since UV radiation is the main cause of pigmentation.”
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-aging1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
“Hyaluronic Acid improves elasticity of the skin and attenuates the wrinkles, and allantoine promotes the skin regeneration.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
This product can also 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.
Anti-blemishNot advertised by the brand · 1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · 9 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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide
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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Dibutyl adipate~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Dibutyl adipateWater~11–17%
Silica~4.5–6.7%
Propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate~3.4–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate~3.1–4.6%
- 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~1.9–2.9%
- 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~2–3%
- 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~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin without creatng a greasy finish
More about Diisopropyl sebacateEthylhexyl salicylate~1.6–2.4%
- 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 salicylateEthylhexyl triazone~1.4–2.1%
- 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~0.85–1.25%
- 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~0.5–1.2%
- 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~0.45–1.05%
- 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 NiacinamideTitanium dioxide~0.6–1.35%
- 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 dioxideDimethicone~0.45–1.05%
- 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 DimethiconeTitanium dioxide~0.45–1.1%
- 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~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-6 polyhydroxystearatePolyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate1,2-hexanediol~0.35–0.75%
Sodium chloride~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideStearalkonium hectorite~0.2–0.75%
Hydroxyacetophenone~0.2–0.75%
Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearateTocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.7%
- 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 acetateTrimethylpentanediol/adipic acid/glycerin crosspolymer~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearatePolyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleateSclareolide~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Derived from clary sage. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about SclareolideDiethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize the product formulation
More about Diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonateEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.25%
Glyceryl stearate~0.1–0.4%
- 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~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateIngredient list view
Dibutyl adipate, Water, Silica, Propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Isododecane, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Diisopropyl sebacate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Ethylhexyl triazone, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Titanium dioxide, Dimethicone, Titanium dioxide, Polyglyceryl-6 polyhydroxystearate, Polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate, 1,2-hexanediol, Sodium chloride, Stearalkonium hectorite, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, Tocopheryl acetate, Trimethylpentanediol/adipic acid/glycerin crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Sclareolide, Diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl stearate, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate
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| ISDINFotoUltra 100 Spot Prevent Fusion Fluid SPF50+YOUR PRODUCT | SKIN 1004.Madagascar Centella Hyalu-cica Water-fit Sun Serum SPF50+ Pa++++ | Beauty of JoseonRelief Sun: Rice + Probiotic SPF50+ PA++++ | ISNTREEHyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel | |
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| Match | — | 90% | 90% | 89% |
| Price | $27.58 | $42.97+$15.39 | $10.29−$17.29 | $13.21−$14.37 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 9 | 4 of 9 | 4 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Adenosine | Adenosine | Adenosine |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| SPF | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, we assess that "ISDIN - FotoUltra 100 Spot Prevent Fusion Fluid SPF50+" can provide reliable sun protection. 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).
This sunscreen should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.
Sunscreen filters
This is a "mixed" sunscreen in the sense that it uses both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") sun filters. The organic filters in the product are: tinosorb s, avobenzone and octocrylene. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses titanium dioxide.
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.
Price
The product retails for 19.10£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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