Iberia Pharmaceutical Photosafe Gold — Efficacy 4.6/5.0, Safety 4.1/5.0 | DemythSkin
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[ DemythSkin Verdict ]
Iberia Pharmaceutical Photosafe Gold
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Iberia Pharmaceutical Photosafe Gold

SunscreenSun Protection
Efficacy
Exceptional
4.6 / 5.0
Safety
Mostly Safe
4.1 / 5.0
System Verdict
This is a solid, modern sunscreen formula, but the grapefruit seed oil keeps it from being truly elite. The efficacy score is driven by a strong, photostable multi-filter system with good UVA/UVB coverage and supportive humectants/emollients; it loses points because the antioxidant extras are secondary, the botanical oil adds avoidable irritation risk, and there is no clear evidence of a standout barrier-repair or treatment benefit beyond sun protection.
Active Ingredients Detected
S Tier: Gold StandardsHigh Clinical Proof | Skin-Transformative
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateEthylhexyl TriazoneMethylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
GlycerineEthylhexyl SalicylateSqualaneTocopheryl Acetate
B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients
Bisethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazinePhospholipidsHydroxyacetophenoneSodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2Alpha-Glucosylrutin
D Tier: Potential IrritantsBe Cautious
Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Seed Oil
What Each Ingredient Does
Aqua
solvent base
Propanediol
humectant solvent
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
light emollient
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UVA filter
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UVB filter
Bisethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
broad-spectrum filter
Phospholipids
lipid skin support
Hydroxyacetophenone
antioxidant preservative aid
Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2
texture thickener
Propylene Glycol
humectant solvent
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
mineral-organic UV filter
Decyl Glucoside
surfactant solubilizer
Xanthan Gum
viscosity builder
Glycerine
humectant
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UVB filter
Squalane
emollient barrier support
Alpha-Glucosylrutin
antioxidant support
Tocopheryl Acetate
vitamin E antioxidant
Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Seed Oil
botanical fragrant oil
Phenoxyethanol
preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
preservative booster
Sodium Gluconate
chelator
Full Ingredient List (INCI)

Aqua , Propanediol , C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate , Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate , Ethylhexyl Triazone , Bisethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine , Phospholipids , Hydroxyacetophenone , Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2 , Propylene Glycol , Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol , Decyl Glucoside , Xanthan Gum , Glycerine , Ethylhexyl Salicylate , Squalane , Alpha-Glucosylrutin , Tocopheryl Acetate , Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Seed Oil , Phenoxyethanol , Ethylhexylglycerin , Sodium Gluconate

Frequently Asked

Is Iberia Pharmaceutical Photosafe Gold worth it?

Iberia Pharmaceutical Photosafe Gold 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 solid, modern sunscreen formula, but the grapefruit seed oil keeps it from being truly elite. The efficacy score is driven by a strong, photostable multi-filter system with good UVA/UVB coverage and supportive

What are the key active ingredients in Iberia Pharmaceutical Photosafe Gold?

Iberia Pharmaceutical Photosafe Gold contains these gold-standard actives with strong clinical evidence: Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol.

Does Iberia Pharmaceutical Photosafe Gold contain fragrance or known irritants?

DemythSkin flags these ingredients in Iberia Pharmaceutical Photosafe Gold as potential irritants: Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Seed Oil.

How is Iberia Pharmaceutical Photosafe Gold 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: 2026-08-19. DemythSkin is an independent ingredient analyzer. Scores are computed by a deterministic rubric from published clinical evidence — no brand pays for a score.