Dermalogica
protection 50 sport spf50A sunscreen built around Chemical sunscreen, for smoothing and barrier repair.
A sunscreen built around Chemical sunscreen and Mineral sunscreen, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
USD 49.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
INR 499.00 · checked 28 Sept 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
Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Chemical sunscreen4
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Sunscreen4
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol

Benefits

Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Squalane
Barrier Repair5
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes, Dimethicone, Squalane
Smoothing6
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes, Citric Acid, Dimethicone, Squalane
Hydrating12
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Anhydroxylitol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Ethoxydiglycol, Glycerin, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside
Barrier Repair17
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Isododecane, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol, Sucrose Distearate, Xylitol

Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis9
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arachidyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Behenyl Alcohol, Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes, Glyceryl Stearate Se, PEG-100 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis12
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide Ng, Ceramide NP, Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide, Glyceryl Stearate, Sorbitan Olivate, Sucrose Distearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.

Ingredients Side-by-side

Skin Conditioning
Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Film Forming
Solvent
UV Filter
0 / 0
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Emollient
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cleansing
2 / 3
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- 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.
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl Salicylate →Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
Learn more about Xanthan Gum →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →
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