Dr. Reddy's Venusia Sun Tint SPF 115+ PA++++ — Efficacy 4.6/5.0, Safety 4.1/5.0 | DemythSkin
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[ DemythSkin Verdict ]
Dr. Reddy's Venusia Sun Tint SPF 115+ PA++++
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Dr. Reddy's Venusia Sun Tint SPF 115+ PA++++

SunscreenSun Protection
Efficacy
Exceptional
4.6 / 5.0
Safety
Mostly Safe
4.1 / 5.0
System Verdict
This is a well-built, high-protection tinted sunscreen with a fragrance tax. The efficacy score is driven by the strong UV filter stack: mineral filters plus modern UVA coverage from Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, supported by multiple UVB filters and a film-forming silicone base that should improve wear and protection continuity. The score is pulled down a bit because the anti-pigment/brightening extras sit late in the list, so niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, aloe, vitamin E, and the proprietary complex are more supporting claims than primary drivers, and added fragrance lowers the safety score for sensitive skin.
Active Ingredients Detected
S Tier: Gold StandardsHigh Clinical Proof | Skin-Transformative
Zinc OxideTitanium DioxideDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
HomosalateSimmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed OilSqualaneEthylhexyl SalicylateGlycerinNiacinamideHyaluronic AcidAloe Vera Extract
B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients
TriethoxycaprylylsilaneOctyl MethoxycinnamateAluminaOctocryleneVP/Eicosene CopolymerC10-18 TriglyceridesButylated HydroxytolueneVitamin EIBR-TCLC
C Tier: Marketing IdolsHype | Limited or Weak Data
Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit Extract
D Tier: Potential IrritantsBe Cautious
Fragrance
What Each Ingredient Does
Cyclopentasiloxane
volatile silicone slip
Dimethicone
silicone emollient
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
texturizing silicone gel
Zinc Oxide
mineral UV filter
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
pigment and filter dispersant
Octyl Methoxycinnamate
UVB chemical filter
Titanium Dioxide
mineral UV filter
Alumina
filter coating agent
Simethicone
anti-foaming agent
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
high-UVA filter
Octocrylene
UVB filter stabilizer
Homosalate
UVB filter
Stearic Acid
structuring fatty acid
VP/Eicosene Copolymer
film former
Caprylyl Methicone
light silicone emollient
PEG-12 Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer
emulsifying silicone
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
emollient oil
Squalane
emollient barrier support
Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit Extract
botanical antioxidant
Silica
oil-absorbing powder
C10-18 Triglycerides
emollient triglyceride
Butylated Hydroxytoluene
antioxidant stabilizer
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UVB filter booster
Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492)
tint pigments
Full Ingredient List (INCI)

Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Zinc Oxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Octyl Methoxycinnamate, Titanium Dioxide, Alumina, Simethicone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Octocrylene, Homosalate, Stearic Acid, VP/Eicosene Copolymer, Caprylyl Methicone, PEG-12 Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Squalane, Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit Extract, Silica, C10-18 Triglycerides, Butylated Hydroxytoluene, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492), Fragrance, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic Acid, Aloe Vera Extract, Vitamin E, IBR-TCLC

Frequently Asked

Is Dr. Reddy's Venusia Sun Tint SPF 115+ PA++++ worth it?

Dr. Reddy's Venusia Sun Tint SPF 115+ PA++++ scores 4.6 out of 5.0 for efficacy (Exceptional) and 4.1 out of 5.0 for safety (Mostly Safe) on DemythSkin's independent ingredient analysis. This is a well-built, high-protection tinted sunscreen with a fragrance tax. The efficacy score is driven by the strong UV filter stack: mineral filters plus modern UVA coverage from Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Ben

What are the key active ingredients in Dr. Reddy's Venusia Sun Tint SPF 115+ PA++++?

Dr. Reddy's Venusia Sun Tint SPF 115+ PA++++ contains these gold-standard actives with strong clinical evidence: Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate.

Does Dr. Reddy's Venusia Sun Tint SPF 115+ PA++++ contain fragrance or known irritants?

DemythSkin flags these ingredients in Dr. Reddy's Venusia Sun Tint SPF 115+ PA++++ as potential irritants: Fragrance. This product does contain fragrance.

How is Dr. Reddy's Venusia Sun Tint SPF 115+ 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: 2026-08-13. DemythSkin is an independent ingredient analyzer. Scores are computed by a deterministic rubric from published clinical evidence — no brand pays for a score.