Altruist Dermatologist Sunscreen SPF 50
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Altruist
Dermatologist Sunscreen SPF 50
Sunscreen · Budget: £5.25
4.5 (8,500 reviews)· across Amazon UK, Boots, Cult Beauty, LookFantastic
Ingredients: Verified against manufacturer INCI
Last verified: 29 Aug 2026 · source
A highly effective, fragrance-free sunscreen offering affordable, broad-spectrum protection with advanced broad-spectrum filters.
Hazard categories
Selenssa score out of 100
Formulation score is fixed across Selenssa · Community effectiveness awaiting more reports
Based on publicly available ingredients, following our methodology. Not medical advice — always check the physical label, especially for allergies. How we score →
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Recommended for daily broad-spectrum sun protection, particularly for sensitive or budget-conscious skin.
Be cautious if
Those with known allergies to octocrylene or strict marine environmental requirements.
Against your clean standard
Meets core safety standards; contains minor legacy filters and synthetic film-formers.
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Does Altruist Dermatologist Sunscreen SPF 50 contain parabens, sulfates or fragrance?
A straight yes or no for the ingredient groups people most often want to avoid, checked against this product's published formulation.
Free from parabens
Preservatives; the longer-chain ones (propyl, butyl) carry the endocrine questions.
Free from sulfates (sls / sles)
Strong cleansing agents that can strip a compromised barrier.
Free from silicones
Slip and occlusion; cyclic silicones (D4/D5/D6) are the environmentally restricted ones.
Free from fragrance / parfum
Undisclosed fragrance blends are the most common trigger for sensitised skin.
Free from essential oils
Naturally derived, but among the most frequently reported contact allergens.
Contains drying alcohol
Found: phenoxyethanol. Fine in small amounts for texture; high up the list it can dehydrate.
Free from formaldehyde releasers
Preservatives that slowly release formaldehyde.
Contains chemical uv filters of concern
Found: octocrylene. Restricted or debated filters with endocrine or reef-persistence questions.
Is Altruist Dermatologist Sunscreen SPF 50 non-comedogenic?
No ingredients in this formulation appear on Selenssa's common pore-clogger list, so it is unlikely to be the cause of congestion for most people. Comedogenicity is still individual — texture, occlusion and how much you use all play a part.
Is Altruist Dermatologist Sunscreen SPF 50 safe for sensitive skin?
Generally a reasonable choice for sensitive skin.
- No fragrance or parfum in the list
- Contains a drying alcohol
Ingredients worth knowing about: Octocrylene.
Altruist Dermatologist Sunscreen SPF 50 full ingredients list
13 ingredients analysed, in the order Selenssa assessed them. Concentration generally falls as you move down the list.
Aqua, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Glycerin, Octocrylene, Titanium Dioxide (Nano), Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Panthenol, Silver Chloride.
The actives doing the work: Panthenol (Soothes skin irritation and promotes moisture retention.); Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine (Advanced broad-spectrum photostable UV protection.); Glycerin (Hydrates and maintains barrier function.).
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