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Dermalogica
biolumin-c heat aging protector spf50
A moisturizer with spf built around Chemical sunscreen and Vitamin E, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 29.50 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Dry skin
- Sensitive skin
- Redness & rosacea
- Dark spots & pigmentation
- Fine lines & wrinkles
- Dullness
- Uneven texture
How to use
After cleansing and toning skin, apply BioLumin-C Heat Aging Protector SPF 50 to face 15 minutes prior to sun exposure.
What's inside
Ingredients List
16 trigger at least one check · 37 trigger none
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
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
Benefits
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.
Smoothing9
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Allantoin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes, Citric Acid, Dibutyl Adipate, Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate, Glycine Soja Oil, Lecithin, Verbascum Thapsus Extract
Antioxidant4
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ascorbyl Methylsilanol Pectinate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tocopherol
Sun Protection5
Filters UV to help prevent sun damage.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
Anti-Pollution6
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Allantoin, Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ascorbyl Methylsilanol Pectinate, Glycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tocopherol
Concerns
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.
May Worsen Irritation4
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Limonene, Tocopherol
May Worsen Eczema3
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
May Worsen Rosacea3
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Ingredients Explained
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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 →Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes
Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes →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 →Bentonite
Absorbent, Bulking, Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling
Bentonite. A colloidal clay. Consists primarily of montmorillonite (CI 77004)
Learn more about Bentonite →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 →
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