Dermalogica
prisma protect spf30 moisturizerDermalogica
powerbright moisturizer spf50A moisturizer with spf built around Chemical sunscreen and Vitamin E, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A moisturizer with spf built around Chemical sunscreen and Niacinamide, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
USD 69.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 87.00 · 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, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Propanediol, Saccharide Isomerate
Barrier Repair9
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
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.
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis11
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arachidyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Behenyl Alcohol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glyceryl Stearate, Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate, PEG-100 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-2 Distearate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
May Worsen Irritation2
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
May Worsen Eczema2
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
May Worsen Rosacea2
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
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
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
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (in both products)
Emollient
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- 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
Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (in both products)
Emollient
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
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
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane →Homosalate
Fragrance, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Homosalate is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Homosalate →Ethylhexyl Salicylate
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl Salicylate →Octocrylene
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Octocrylene is a UV filter banned by Palau over coral-reef concerns.
Learn more about Octocrylene →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 →Silica
Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking, Bulking, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling
Silicon dioxide
Learn more about Silica →C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate →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 →Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer →
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