Dermalogica
biolumin-c heat aging protector spf50A moisturizer with spf built around Chemical sunscreen and Panthenol, for hydration and barrier repair.
A moisturizer with spf built around Chemical sunscreen and Vitamin E, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 62.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 29.50 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

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.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Sunscreen5
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene, Titanium Dioxide
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

Hydrating12
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Glycerin, Inositol, Lactic Acid, Panthenol, Propanediol, Sodium PCA, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol, Trehalose, Urea, Yeast Amino Acids
Barrier Repair11
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Betaine, Cetyl Alcohol, Cocoglycerides, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Lecithin, Palmitic Acid, Panthenol, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Propanediol, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair11
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes, Dibutyl Adipate, Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate, Glycerin, Glycine Soja Oil, Lecithin, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.

Concerns

May Trigger Acne7
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Arachidic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Lauric Acid, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis12
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Arachidic Acid, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetyl Phosphate, Cocoglycerides, Glyceryl Stearate, Lauric Acid, Lecithin, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, PEG-100 Stearate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris7
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Arachidic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Lauric Acid, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Irritation6
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Cetyl Alcohol, Citronellol, Fragrance, Linalyl Acetate, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis11
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Butyloctyl Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes, Glycine Soja Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lecithin, Polysorbate 80, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.

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
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Butyloctyl Salicylate (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cleansing
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- 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
Butyloctyl Salicylate (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- 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 →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Butyloctyl Salicylate
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Butyloctyl Salicylate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Butyloctyl Salicylate →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 →Allantoin
Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
Learn more about Allantoin →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 →
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