Dermalogica
porescreen mineral sunscreen spf40A sunscreen built around Mineral sunscreen and Niacinamide, for barrier repair and smoothing.
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Brand price
USD 57.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
INR 345.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

They come out differently on Fragrance-free, EU-allergen-free, Silicone-free, Pore-clogger-free, Oil-free and Vegan; those rows are shaded. Tap any answer to see why.

Key Ingredients

Mineral sunscreen2
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Chemical sunscreen3
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone
Sunscreen3
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone

Benefits

Hydrating10
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Lactic Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Olive Oil Decyl Esters, PEG-10, Propanediol, Sea Salt, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair15
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Isododecane, Lecithin, Niacinamide, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Olive Oil Decyl Esters, Silica Silylate, Squalene, Tocopherol, Zinc Oxide
Reduces Irritation4
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Bisabolol, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Zinc Oxide
Redness Reducing4
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Bisabolol, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Niacinamide

Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis11
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Butyloctyl Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone, Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone, Lecithin, Magnesium Stearate, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Olive Oil Decyl Esters, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Propylene Glycol Stearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.

Ingredients Side-by-side

Skin Conditioning
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (in both products)
Emollient
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
Cleansing
0-1 / —
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Silicones
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (in both products)
Emollient
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
Antioxidant
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →
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