Dr. Reddy's Venusia Sun Aqua Water Based Sunscreen SPF 65+ PA++++ — Efficacy 4.7/5.0, Safety 3.9/5.0 | DemythSkin
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Dr. Reddy's Venusia Sun Aqua Water Based Sunscreen SPF 65+ PA++++
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Dr. Reddy's Venusia Sun Aqua Water Based Sunscreen SPF 65+ PA++++

SunscreenSun Protection
Efficacy
Exceptional
4.7 / 5.0
Safety
Mostly Safe
3.9 / 5.0
System Verdict
Strong UV filter system, but the fragrance and potentially greasy base keep this from being elite. The efficacy score is high because it combines multiple modern UV filters with zinc oxide for broad, likely photostable coverage, and it also includes some humectants for comfort; however, the formula does not earn a perfect score because the benefit is mostly driven by sunscreen filters rather than any meaningful treatment actives, and the fragranced finish lowers safety for sensitive skin.
Active Ingredients Detected
S Tier: Gold StandardsHigh Clinical Proof | Skin-Transformative
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateMethylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl TetramethylbutylphenolZinc OxideBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineEthylhexyl Triazone
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
Ethylhexyl SalicylateHomosalateGlycerinGlycine Soja (Soybean) Seed ExtractSorbitol
B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients
Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/DicaprateTriethoxycaprylylsilaneCelluloseHydroxytyrosolGlyceryl CaprylateBHTDisodium Hydroxyethyliminodiacetate
C Tier: Marketing IdolsHype | Limited or Weak Data
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Extract
D Tier: Potential IrritantsBe Cautious
Fragrance
What Each Ingredient Does
DM Water
solvent base
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UVB filter
Homosalate
UVB filter
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UVA filter
Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
emollient solvent
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
broad-spectrum UV filter
Aqua
solvent base
Decyl Glucoside
surfactant dispersant
Propylene Glycol
humectant solvent
Xanthan Gum
thickener stabilizer
Glycerin
humectant
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract
botanical extract
Zinc Oxide
mineral UV filter
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
surface treatment agent
Cellulose
texture modifier
1,2-Hexanediol
humectant preservative
Sorbitol
humectant
Lecithin
emulsifier
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Extract
botanical extract
Hydroxytyrosol
antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
preservative booster
Disodium EDTA
chelator
Glyceryl Caprylate
emulsifier
Full Ingredient List (INCI)

DM Water, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Aqua, Decyl Glucoside, Propylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Glycerin, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract, Zinc Oxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Cellulose, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sorbitol, Lecithin, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Extract, Hydroxytyrosol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Glyceryl Caprylate, Propanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, BHT, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Carboxyethyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Disodium Hydroxyethyliminodiacetate, Fragrance

Frequently Asked

Is Dr. Reddy's Venusia Sun Aqua Water Based Sunscreen SPF 65+ PA++++ worth it?

Dr. Reddy's Venusia Sun Aqua Water Based Sunscreen SPF 65+ PA++++ scores 4.7 out of 5.0 for efficacy (Exceptional) and 3.9 out of 5.0 for safety (Mostly Safe) on DemythSkin's independent ingredient analysis. Strong UV filter system, but the fragrance and potentially greasy base keep this from being elite. The efficacy score is high because it combines multiple modern UV filters with zinc oxide for broad, likely photostable c

What are the key active ingredients in Dr. Reddy's Venusia Sun Aqua Water Based Sunscreen SPF 65+ PA++++?

Dr. Reddy's Venusia Sun Aqua Water Based Sunscreen SPF 65+ PA++++ contains these gold-standard actives with strong clinical evidence: Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Zinc Oxide, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Triazone.

Does Dr. Reddy's Venusia Sun Aqua Water Based Sunscreen SPF 65+ PA++++ contain fragrance or known irritants?

DemythSkin flags these ingredients in Dr. Reddy's Venusia Sun Aqua Water Based Sunscreen SPF 65+ PA++++ as potential irritants: Fragrance. This product does contain fragrance.

How is Dr. Reddy's Venusia Sun Aqua Water Based Sunscreen SPF 65+ PA++++ scored?

DemythSkin grades every product on two independent axes: efficacy (whether the ingredients have clinical evidence of working) and safety (irritation and sensitisation risk). Ingredients are classified S through D against a database of over 3,000 compounds. No brand pays for a score.

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Analysis last updated: 2026-08-24. DemythSkin is an independent ingredient analyzer. Scores are computed by a deterministic rubric from published clinical evidence — no brand pays for a score.