Image: dermalogica.com
Dermalogica
protection 50 sport spf50
A sunscreen built around Chemical sunscreen, for smoothing and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 49.00 · 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
- Dry skin
- Normal skin
- Fine lines & wrinkles
- Dryness & dehydration
How to use
Use daily on face and body for year-round protection against sun damage. Apply liberally and evenly to skin, preferably 15 minutes prior to sun exposure. Pay special attention to commonly-exposed areas, such as the hands. For continuous protection, apply regularly and reapply as needed after swimming and exercise.
Caution
For external use only. Do not use on damaged or broken skin. Avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, flush with water. Apply prior to sun exposure and reapply often. Discontinue use if skin irritation develops. Do not use on infants under 6 months.
What's inside
Ingredients List
13 trigger at least one check · 18 trigger none
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- 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
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
Sun Protection4
Filters UV to help prevent sun damage.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
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 Worsen Irritation2
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Ingredients Explained
Click on any ingredient to learn more about it
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane →Ethylhexyl Salicylate
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl Salicylate →Homosalate
Fragrance, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Homosalate is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Homosalate →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 →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 →Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Film Forming
2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 1,2-ethanediyl ester, polymer with methyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate
Learn more about Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer →C15-19 Alkane
Solvent
C15-C19 Alkane is a mixture of alkanes with 15 to 19 carbon atoms in the alkyl chain.
Learn more about C15-19 Alkane →
Dupes
- Sulwhasoo UV Daily Cream63% match
- Coppertone Oil Free Sunscreen SPF 3063% match
- Coppertone Oil Free SPF 50 Sunscreen63% match
- LANEIGE Hydro UV Defense Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+62% match
- Coppertone Tanning Sunscreen SPF 862% match
- Neutrogena Age Shield Face Oil-Free Sunscreen SPF 7061% match