Sunscription Dark Spot Defence SPF 50
The Instytutum Sunscription Dark Spot Defence SPF 50 is a sunscreen. Our analysis of its 35 ingredients (29 low-risk) rates it Excellent (100/100). Based on its ingredients, it looks well-suited to dry and sensitive skin. Heads up: it contains fragrance, which can irritate sensitive or reactive skin.
The Instytutum Sunscription Dark Spot Defence SPF 50 is a sunscreen. Our analysis of its 35 ingredients (29 low-risk) rates it Excellent (100/100). Based on its ingredients, it looks well-suited to dry and sensitive skin. Heads up: it contains fragrance, which can irritate sensitive or reactive skin.
Summarised from our ingredient analysis — not brand marketing copy.
The evidence
Dry Skin
6/5
Oily/Acne-Prone Skin
No data
Sensitive Skin
4/4
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
2
|
|
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
(Uv Absorber, Uv Filter) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Diisopropyl Adipate
(Fragrance, Plasticizer, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
|
Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Ethylhexyl Triazone
(Uv Absorber, Uv Filter) |
|
|
|
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
(Skin Conditioning, Uv Absorber, Uv Filter) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
3
|
A
|
Dimethicone
(Antifoaming Agent, Skin Protecting, Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Silicone
|
|
1
|
|
C14-22 Alcohols
(Emulsion Stabilising) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Butyloctyl Salicylate
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Pentylene Glycol
(Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
2
|
A
|
Silica
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
|
|
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hydroxyacetophenone
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Glycerin
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylyl Glycol
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
1,2-Hexanediol
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
(Emollient, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Polysilicone-11
(Film Forming) |
|
|
3
|
|
Tocopheryl Acetate
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
|
|
TOCOPHEROL
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
2
|
|
CI 77491
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
1
|
|
CI 77492
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Yeast Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
2
|
|
CI 77499
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
|
|
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Salicornia Herbacea Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
VP/Eicosene Copolymer
(Binding, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Decyl Glucoside
(Cleansing, Emulsion Stabilising, Surfactant) |
|
|
|
|
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
2
|
|
CI 17200
(Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
|
|
Brassica Rapa Leaf Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
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