Dermalogica
powerbright moisturizer spf50A moisturizer with spf built around Chemical sunscreen and Niacinamide, for barrier repair and hydration.
A moisturizer with spf built around Chemical sunscreen and PHA, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 87.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 48.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Chemical sunscreen4
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
Sunscreen4
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
Chemical sunscreen4
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
Sunscreen4
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
Benefits
Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Glycogen, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair8
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes, Glycerin, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Niacinamide, PPG-12/SMDI Copolymer
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Hydrating9
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Ectoin, Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Polyglycerin-3, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Polyglutamate, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair4
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes, Polysorbate 80
May Worsen Irritation9
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Farnesol, Geraniol, Isoeugenol, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Limonene, Linalool
May Worsen Eczema9
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Farnesol, Geraniol, Isoeugenol, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Limonene, Linalool
May Worsen Rosacea9
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Farnesol, Geraniol, Isoeugenol, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Limonene, Linalool
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Butyloctyl Salicylate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Polyglyceryl-3 Lactate/Laurate, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
Ingredients Side-by-side
Octocrylene (in both products)
UV Filter
0-1 / —
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Cleansing
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Octocrylene (in both products)
UV Filter
0-1 / —
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Octocrylene
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Octocrylene is a UV filter banned by Palau over coral-reef concerns.
Learn more about Octocrylene →Homosalate
Fragrance, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Homosalate is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Homosalate →Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane →Ethylhexyl Salicylate
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl Salicylate →Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Bisabolol
Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Soothing
(R*,R*)-.alpha.,4-dimethyl-.alpha.-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)cyclohex-3-ene-1-methanol; 3-Cyclohexene-1-methanol, alpha,4-dimethyl-alpha-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-, (theta,theta)-(+/-)-; 3-Cyclohexene-1-methanol, alpha,4-dimethyl-alpha-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-, (S-(theta,theta))- (levomenol)
Learn more about Bisabolol →Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →
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