Re'equil Ultra Matte Dry Touch Sunscreen Gel SPF 50 PA++++ — Efficacy 4.6/5.0, Safety 3.9/5.0 | DemythSkin
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[ DemythSkin Verdict ]
Re'equil Ultra Matte Dry Touch Sunscreen Gel SPF 50 PA++++

Re'equil Ultra Matte Dry Touch Sunscreen Gel SPF 50 PA++++

SunscreenSun Protection
Efficacy
Exceptional
4.6 / 5.0
Safety
Mostly Safe
3.9 / 5.0
System Verdict
Excellent UV filters in a silicone-heavy, matte gel that does its job well but is sabotaged slightly by unnecessary fragrance. Efficacy is high because this is a hybrid sunscreen with multiple modern, photostable filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine) in a water-free, highly stable silicone base that supports real SPF 50 PA++++ performance, plus antioxidant support from Physalis angulata extract, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol, and Tocopherol. I am holding it back from S Tier because there is no added hydration or barrier support, it relies entirely on volatile and crosslinked silicones for skin feel, and the inclusion of fragrance (a D Tier irritant for sensitive or acne-prone users) slightly drags down both safety and universality despite the otherwise robust S/A Tier UV filter combination.
Active Ingredients Detected
S Tier: Gold StandardsHigh Clinical Proof | Skin-Transformative
Zinc OxideDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateTitanium DioxideBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine (Tinosorb S)
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
CyclopentasiloxaneDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerPEG-12 Dimethicone/PPG-20 CrosspolymerCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideTocopherol
B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients
Caprylyl MethiconeNeopentyl Glycol DiheptanoateDiethylhexyl Butamido TriazoneTapioca StarchDicaprylyl CarbonateAluminaTriethoxycaprylylsilanePolymethylsilsesquioxaneSimethiconeDimethylmethoxy Chromanol
C Tier: Marketing IdolsHype | Limited or Weak Data
Physalis Angulata Extract (Physavie)
D Tier: Potential IrritantsBe Cautious
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (Octinoxate)Fragrance
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