Sisley-Paris Phyto-Blanc Brightening Daily Defense Fluid SPF 50

Sisley-Paris Phyto-Blanc Brightening Daily Defense Fluid SPF 50

SPF 50Efficacy90/100IrritancyHigh·2 UV filters

Works for

Sun protection
SPF 50 · 2 UV filters
Broad spectrum
SPF 50Broad spectrumChemical filtersNo white cast

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.

UV spectrum
UVB290–320 nmUVA II320–340 nmUVA I340–400 nm
Octinoxate
Uvinul A Plus
FilterCoverageWhat it doesEst. amount
OctinoxateEthylhexyl MethoxycinnamateUVBOctinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating~3.3–5%
Uvinul A PlusDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateUVA1 Photo-stable 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~2.5–3.7%
~ marks concentrations estimated from label position and typical use levels
Evens skin tone
No ingredient credited for this claim
Works well
What the product description says
“Sisley Phyto-Blanc Brightening Daily Defense Fluid: Reduces the amount, size & Intensity of Dark Spots.”
Source: Walmart

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-aging
Side benefit · No ingredient credited for this claim
Works 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.

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
6 strong irritants: Alcohol, Parfum + 4 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 9 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~24–36%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~7.7–11.5%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~3.3–5%est.
Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateOctinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritatingHigh~3.3–5%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~1.1–1.6%est.
Cinnamal—High~0.9–1.3%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.75%est.
Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoateUvinul 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) yetMedium~2.5–3.7%est.
BhtA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.65%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Alcohol~24–36%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

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Parfum~7.7–11.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Water~4.8–7.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Limonene~3.3–5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate~3.3–5%
UV filterKey activeIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Sun protection

Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating

More about Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate~2.5–3.7%
UV filterKey activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Sun protection

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 benzoate
Citral~1.1–1.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Cinnamal~0.9–1.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
More about Cinnamal
Linalool~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Linalool
Bht~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Alcohol, Parfum, Water, Limonene, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Citral, Cinnamal, Linalool, Bht

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$205.94
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Shared key ingredients—2 of 22 of 22 of 2
Key difference——Tinosorb STinosorb S
Irritancy High High Medium Medium
SPFSPF 50SPF 32SPF 50SPF 50
Drying alcohol Contains drying alcohol Contains drying alcohol Contains drying alcohol Contains drying alcohol
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Product summary

"Sisley-Paris - Phyto-Blanc Brightening Daily Defense Fluid SPF 50" is using UV filters in a relatively low concentration. Because of this, it might not be able to provide reliable sun protection.

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: uvinul a plus 2.50% - 3.70% and octinoxate 3.30% - 5.00%.

Irritation risk

It contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this sunscreen 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 for 283.97$ in the United States.

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Sisley-Paris Phyto-Blanc Brightening Daily Defense Fluid SPF 50
Sisley-ParisPhyto-Blanc Brightening Daily Defense Fluid SPF 50

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