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Dermalogica
porescreen mineral sunscreen spf40
A sunscreen built around Mineral sunscreen and Niacinamide, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 57.00 · 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
- Uneven texture
- Oiliness & shine
How to use
Shake well before each use. Apply an even amount of Porescreen SPF 40 to your face after moisturizing each morning. Use as the last step in your skincare routine on top of moisturizer.
What's inside
Ingredients List
14 trigger at least one check · 33 trigger none
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Silicones
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Key Ingredients
Mineral sunscreen2
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Benefits
Hydrating10
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Lactic Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Olive Oil Decyl Esters, PEG-10, Propanediol, Sea Salt, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair15
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Isododecane, Lecithin, Niacinamide, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Olive Oil Decyl Esters, Silica Silylate, Squalene, Tocopherol, Zinc Oxide
Reduces Irritation4
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Bisabolol, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Zinc Oxide
Redness Reducing4
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Bisabolol, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Niacinamide
Smoothing12
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Allantoin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Isododecane, Lactic Acid, Lecithin, Niacinamide, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Silica Silylate, Squalene
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis11
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Butyloctyl Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone, Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone, Lecithin, Magnesium Stearate, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Olive Oil Decyl Esters, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Propylene Glycol Stearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Explained
Click on any ingredient to learn more about it
Zinc Oxide
Antimicrobial, Bulking, Colorant, Light Stabilizer, Oral Care, Skin Protecting, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Zinc Oxide is a mineral UV filter.
Learn more about Zinc Oxide →Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate →Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
Emollient
Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate →Butyloctyl Salicylate
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Butyloctyl Salicylate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Butyloctyl Salicylate →Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fragrance, Perfuming, Occlusive, Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride →Isododecane
Perfuming, Emollient, Solvent
2,2,4,6,6-Pentamethylheptane; Hydrocarbons, C4, 1,3-butadiene-free, polymd., triisobutylene fraction, hydrogenated
Learn more about Isododecane →Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone
Cleansing
Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →
Dupes
- Cetaphil Sheer Mineral* Sunscreen Face Drops SPF 5072% match
- Black Girl Sunscreen Make It Mineral Baby64% match
- Foxtale SPF 50 Tinted Fluid Sunscreen with Niacinamide60% match