Lakme Sun Expert Dry Matte Fluid SPF 50: Dermatocare review
Lakmē Sun Expert Dry Matte Fluid SPF 50 is not tinted, built on 0 new-gen + 4 old-gen + 0 mineral filters in a sunscreen that covers UVB, UVA, but not Blue light, Visible light, Infra-Red, Pollution Support. It's aligned to combination/normal, dry non-sensitive skin for preventing ageing/tanning, suitable for red pimples or blackheads/pores. Brand states in-vivo tested for SPF 50 and PA rating PA++++, but we could not find the test certificate on official channels. Happy to update on brand request.
Overview
Specs Affordable, Not Fragrance Free, Has silicone, INCI Not Found on Website
Skin type Combination/Normal, Dry
Skin concern Uneven dull skin, Red pimples, Blackheads/Pores
Key Ingredients Octocrylene, Octisalate, Ensulizole, Avobenzone
Coverage In vivo, UVB, UVA
Life stage
Formula highlight
- New generation chemical filters - None
- Old chemical filters - Octocrylene, Octisalate, Ensulizole, Avobenzone
- Mineral filters - None
- Not Tinted
- Hydrating ingredients - Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate
- Barrier repair ingredients - Niacinamide, Ceramide NP, Phytosphingosine
- Barrier repair ingredients - Cholesterol, Ceramide EOP
- Antioxidant ingredient - Tocopheryl Acetate
Keep in mind
- No visible or blue light protection, and does not cover IR or pollution.
People also ask
This product complies with all applicable cosmetic safety regulations. Evaluations provided are based on Dermatocare's independent database criteria, which apply stricter benchmarks than standard regulatory guidelines.
Sensitive skin Cautious use: Contains ingredients flagged in our database as common contact sensitizers ↗. Performing a 24-hour patch test is recommended prior to use.
Pregnancy: Consult Doctor - Contains Octisalate, Ensulizole, Avobenzone, which are flagged on our Pregnancy Ingredient Database ↗. Please consult your physician before using this product.
Teens Caution: Compliant with general cosmetic safety standards, but contains ingredients that may be unnecessary or unsuitable for teen skin (such as potent actives, old chemical filters, ingredients under review). A simpler, minimalist formula may be a better fit. Refer to our Teen Skincare Guide ↗ for full details.
No. It does not contain any ingredients currently flagged under Dermatocare's internal evaluation criteria. Refer to our Ingredients Under Review Guide ↗ for full database benchmarks.
Yes. It contains ingredients evaluated under our database criteria for environmental persistence, bioaccumulation, or aquatic toxicity concerns. Refer to our Environmental Screening Guide ↗ for full evaluation benchmarks.
Apply a coin-sized amount as the final step of your morning skincare routine before makeup, and reapply every 2 hours when outdoors. For detailed tips on amounts, reapplication, and ingredient pairing, read our Sunscreens Guide ↗.
Ingredient list
Aqua, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Octocrylene, Glycerin, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Niacinamide, Steareth-21, Silica, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Polysorbate 20, Steareth-2, Fragrance, Phenoxyethanol, Stearic Acid, Linoleamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Propylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Ceramide EOP, Alpha Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool.
Source: https://www.nykaa.com/lakme-sun-expert-dry-matte-fluid-spf-50-sunscreen/p/18714194
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