Dr.G R.E.D Blemish Soothing Up Sun SPF50+/PA++++ — Efficacy 4.6/5.0, Safety 4.5/5.0 | DemythSkin
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[ DemythSkin Verdict ]
Dr.G R.E.D Blemish Soothing Up Sun SPF50+/PA++++

Dr.G R.E.D Blemish Soothing Up Sun SPF50+/PA++++

SunscreenSun Protection
Efficacy
Exceptional
4.6 / 5.0
Safety
Safe
4.5 / 5.0
System Verdict
Highly functional, elegant chemical sunscreen that nails protection and soothing, but its ‘blemish’ positioning oversells the acne benefits. The efficacy score is high because it uses a modern, photostable filter trio (Ethylhexyl Triazone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine) at the top of the INCI for strong UVB/UVA coverage, plus S Tier soothing and barrier-supporting components (multi-Centella actives, Panthenol, Niacinamide, multi-weight Hyaluronic Acid, Ectoin) in a lightweight, low-oil base that suits sensitive and oily skin, but there are no dedicated acne actives like salicylic acid or azelaic acid and the soothing complex is in the mid–low INCI range, so its anti-redness claims are realistic while its breakout-prevention claims are limited.
Active Ingredients Detected
S Tier: Gold StandardsHigh Clinical Proof | Skin-Transformative
Ethylhexyl TriazoneTerephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic AcidDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
WaterNiacinamidePanthenolDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerHydrogenated LecithinAdenosineTocopherolMadecassosideAsiaticosideAsiatic AcidMadecassic AcidHouttuynia Cordata ExtractAloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractSodium HyaluronateHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidSodium Acetylated HyaluronateHydrolyzed Sodium HyaluronatePotassium HyaluronateSodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerSodium Hyaluronate DimethylsilanolHyaluronic AcidEctoin
B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients
Dibutyl AdipatePropanediolOctyldodecanolTromethaminePolyglyceryl-3 DistearateCetearyl Alcohol1,2-HexanediolPentylene GlycolPolysilicone-15Caprylyl MethiconeGlyceryl StearatePotassium Cetyl PhosphateAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate CrosspolymerCetearyl OlivateSorbitan OlivateSodium Stearoyl GlutamateGlyceryl Stearate CitrateSorbitan IsostearateHydroxyacetophenoneCentella Asiatica ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractRutinHydroxycinnamic AcidButylene GlycolCaprylyl Glycol
C Tier: Marketing IdolsHype | Limited or Weak Data
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf ExtractScutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractGlycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root ExtractChamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract
D Tier: Potential IrritantsBe Cautious
Ethylhexylglycerin
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