Join the WIMJ community to get skincare help and use personalized tools

Cheaper alternatives

Lumene - Nordic Hydra Oxygenating Day Fluid SPF30
Price: $30.71
Find out more
Lab Series For Men - Day Rescue Defense Lotion SPF 35
Price: $35
Find out more

Product summary

The ingredient list suggests that "Murad - Oil and Pore Control Mattifier SPF45 PA" 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).

Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day.

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 2.20% - 2.70%, octisalate 3.60% - 4.40%, homosalate 4.80% - 5.80% and octocrylene 2.90% - 3.50%.

Irritation risk

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.

What our users say

Based on 1 review 100% recommend this product
  • When it comes to comedogenicity, the reviewer found that it does not clog pores.
  • As for the white cast, the reviewer reported a noticeable whitish residue.
  • When it comes to using this sunscreen under makeup, the user found that it pills under a foundation.
  • As for using this sunscreen in the eye area, the reviewer reported that it does not sting eyes.
Our users describe the finish of this sunscreen as matt - dewy, They find the product's texture to be heavy - light and In terms of the smell, our users report that light fragrance - no smell.

About the brand

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

Price

The product retails from 35.00£ up to 42.07£ in the United Kingdom and from 35.00$ up to 48.00$ in the United States.

For a detailed price comparison: click here.