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Dermalogy Double Vita Watery Sun Serum

SPF 50+ · PA++++ Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that disappear on skin. Sensitive & baby Fragrance-free, low-irritant, baby-safe gentle formulas. KR South Korea global Formulation variant: global. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Modern DHHB/EHT/BEMT filter trio, lightweight serum, but fragrance plus glycolic acid lower sensitivity tolerance.

◐ CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant; filter selection matters. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB across the full sun-damage spectrum. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
81.0
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #297 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Modern DHHB/EHT/BEMT filter trio, lightweight serum, but fragrance plus glycolic acid lower sensitivity tolerance.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A Korean essence SPF 51 / PA++++ built on Uvinul A Plus, Uvinul T 150, and Bemotrizinol, with a vitamin-forward stack of niacinamide, ascorbic acid, ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, sodium ascorbyl phosphate, glutathione, and B-complex. Added Fragrance and glycolic acid moderate the sensitivity story.

Pros
  • Three modern EU filters for strong broad-spectrum cover
  • Multiple stable and unstable vitamin C forms layered in
  • Glutathione, tranexamic acid, and arbutin support tone
  • Niacinamide and ceramide NP for the barrier
Cons
  • Fragrance listed in the INCI
  • Glycolic acid with high-percentage niacinamide may sting
  • Beta-carotene and ascorbic acid can destabilize on contact with air
  • Essence texture may not suit very dry skin alone

Who it's for: Buyers who want a vitamin C and brightening SPF essence and tolerate fragrance plus a low dose of glycolic acid.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 100
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 100
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 48
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 75
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 70
02 Composition · key UV filters 3 filters resolved
UVB 290–320nm UVB (290–320nm) — covered UVA-II 320–340nm UVA-II (320–340nm) — covered UVA-I 340–400nm UVA-I (340–400nm) — covered
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvinul T 150 Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Bemotrizinol Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
03 At-a-glance facts
Protection
Filter type Mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) sit on skin and reflect UV. Chemical filters absorb UV. Hybrid blends both.
Chemical
Broad spectrum Protects across both UVA and UVB ranges. UVA causes aging and deeper damage; UVB causes burns.
Yes
Formulation & feel
Texture How the formula feels at application — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Essence
Finish How the formula looks on skin once dry: matte, natural, dewy, or glowy.
Natural
Tinted Adds sheer pigment (iron oxides) that masks the white cast common to mineral filters and gives a skin-tone finish.
No
Fragrance-free No synthetic perfume added. Not FDA-defined in the US; the EU requires 'Parfum' + the 26 named allergens on the label. 'Unscented' differs — may contain masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
No
Alcohol-free No drying short-chain alcohols (alcohol denat., SD alcohol, ethanol). Does not refer to fatty alcohols like cetyl or stearyl alcohol, which are emollients.
Yes
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 53 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 3 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 3 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 10
Water·Dibutyl Adipate· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Propanediol· Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. · Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. · Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·1‚2-Hexanediol· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. · Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide·Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate·Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer·Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide·C30-45 Alkyldimethylsilyl Polypropylsilsesquioxane· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Adenosine Smoothing active. ·Hydrogenated Lecithin·Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate· Panthenol Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant. · Allantoin Soothing; barrier-supportive. ·Tocopheryl Acetate·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·Butylene Glycol· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Sorbitan Sesquioleate·Citric Acid·Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate·Carbomer·Glycolic Acid·Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Glutathione· Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Centella Asiatica Extract Centella — calming, repair. ·Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract·Arbutin· Citrus Junos Fruit Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate·Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone·Tranexamic Acid·Inulin Lauryl Carbamate· Ceramide Np Skin-barrier lipid. ·Ascorbic Acid·Biotin·Pyridoxine·Folic Acid·Cyanocobalamin· Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Riboflavin·Thiamine Hcl·Linoleic Acid·Beta-carotene
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Dibutyl Adipate Dibutyl Adipate
03 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
04 Propanediol Propanediol
05 Ethylhexyl Triazone MODERN FILTER Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter.
06 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
07 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
08 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
09 Fragrance ADDED FRAGRANCE Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive.
10 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
11 Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide
12 Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
13 Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
14 Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide
15 C30-45 Alkyldimethylsilyl Polypropylsilsesquioxane C30-45 Alkyldimethylsilyl Polypropylsilsesquioxane
16 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
17 Adenosine ACTIVE Smoothing active.
18 Hydrogenated Lecithin Hydrogenated Lecithin
19 Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
20 Panthenol ACTIVE Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant.
21 Allantoin ACTIVE Soothing; barrier-supportive.
22 Tocopheryl Acetate Vitamin E Acetate
23 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
24 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
25 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
26 Sorbitan Sesquioleate Sorbitan Sesquioleate
27 Citric Acid Citric Acid
28 Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
29 Carbomer Carbomer
30 Glycolic Acid Glycolic Acid
31 Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
32 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
33 Glutathione Glutathione
34 Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
35 Centella Asiatica Extract ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
36 Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract Aloe Vera Leaf Extract
37 Arbutin Arbutin
38 Citrus Junos Fruit Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
39 Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
40 Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone
41 Tranexamic Acid Tranexamic Acid
42 Inulin Lauryl Carbamate Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
43 Ceramide Np ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
44 Ascorbic Acid Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
45 Biotin Biotin
46 Pyridoxine
47 Folic Acid
48 Cyanocobalamin Vitamin B12
49 Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
50 Riboflavin Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
51 Thiamine Hcl
52 Linoleic Acid Linoleic Acid
53 Beta-carotene Beta-Carotene