Lakmē Sun Expert Ultra Matte SPF 40 PA+++ Compact: Dermatocare review
Lakmē Sun Expert Ultra Matte SPF 40 PA+++ Compact is a tinted compact, built on 0 new-gen + 1 old-gen + 2 mineral filters, and covers UVB, UVA, Blue light, Visible light, but not Infra-Red, Pollution Support. It's aligned to Combination/Normal non-sensitive skin for preventing ageing/tanning. In-vitro test published for SPF 40 and PA rating PA+++.
Overview
Skin type Combination/Normal
Skin concern Uneven dull skin, No skin issues(18-25 years), Fine lines/Wrinkles, Melasma/PIH/Tanning
Key Ingredients Octinoxate, Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides
Specs Affordable, Not Fragrance Free, Has silicone
Coverage In vitro, UVB, UVA, Blue light, Visible light
Life stage
Formula highlight
- New generation chemical filters - None
- Old chemical filter - Octinoxate
- Mineral filters - Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide
- Tinted (Iron Oxides)
- Barrier repair ingredient - Niacinamide
Keep in mind
- Contains Octinoxate which is listed in our Ingredients Under Review database.
- SPF 40 PA+++ rather than SPF 50 PA++++, 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 Octinoxate, which is 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.
Yes. It contains 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
Talc, Talc(and)Methicone, Zinc Oxide(and) Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Mica(and) Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Nylon 12, Octyl Methoxycinnamate, Zinc Stearate, PEG-4 Diheptanoate, Cyclomethicone(and) Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Perfume, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tertbutylhydroquinone, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Methyl Parahydroxybenzoate, Butyl Parahydroxybenzoate, Ethyl Parahydroxybenzoate, Propyl Parahydroxybenzoate, Niacinamide, CI77491(and) Methicone, CI77492(and) Methicone, CI77499(and) Methicone, CI77491, CI77492, CI77499, CI 77891
Source: https://www.lakmeindia.com/products/lakme-sun-expert-ultra-matte-spf-40-pa-compact-7-g
Updated on: 23 September 2026
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