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Essential Skin Protection SPF 30

Updated on: 03/07/2025
Essential Skin Protection SPF 30
37
Total Ingredients
analysed
28 of 37
Skin-Safe
low risk
1 of 37
Potential Irritants
may irritate sensitive skin
0 of 37
Potential Pore-Clogging
comedogenic risk

Product Analysis Summary

About this product

Contains Panthenol and Allantoin. Mostly fragrance‑free. Formula aimed at oily and acne-prone skin. Patch-test if you have very reactive skin.

Formulation Analysis

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C: Comedogenic·S: Safety·Ir: Irritancy
1 Very safe
2 Safe
3 Moderate
4 Risky
5 Avoid
S
3
Safety: Moderate risk
Ir
3
Irritancy: Moderate risk
C
2
Comedogenic: Low risk
S
3
Safety: Moderate risk
Ir
3
Irritancy: Moderate risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
2
Comedogenic: Low risk
S
3
Safety: Moderate risk
Ir
3
Irritancy: Moderate risk
S
3
Safety: Moderate risk
Ir
3
Irritancy: Moderate risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
2
Comedogenic: Low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
2
Comedogenic: Low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
C
2
Comedogenic: Low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
4
Irritancy: High risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
3
Irritancy: Moderate risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
3
Irritancy: Moderate risk

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DCL Essential Skin Protection SPF 30 comedogenic?

Appears Non-Comedogenic Essential Skin Protection SPF 30 appears to be non-comedogenic based on our ingredient analysis. None of its 37 ingredients carry a high comedogenic rating, making it generally suitable for acne-prone and oily skin types.

Is DCL a good skincare brand?

South African skincare brand offering targeted treatments. DCL makes products such as Essential Skin Protection SPF 30 that include some ingredients which may be problematic for sensitive or acne-prone skin. Check individual product ingredient lists and community reviews before deciding. Read more about DCL.

Is DCL Essential Skin Protection SPF 30 safe for sensitive skin?

Use with Caution Essential Skin Protection SPF 30 may not be ideal for sensitive skin. It contains 1 potential irritant including <a href="/ingredient/sodium-hydroxide" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Sodium Hydroxide</a> . Common triggers like Fragrance, Limonene, and Linalool can cause redness or reactions in sensitive or barrier-compromised skin. We recommend patch testing before full use.

Does DCL Essential Skin Protection SPF 30 clog pores?

Unlikely to Clog Pores Based on our analysis, Essential Skin Protection SPF 30 is unlikely to clog pores. None of its 37 ingredients have a comedogenic rating above 2.

Who makes DCL Essential Skin Protection SPF 30?

This product is from DCL. See more products from DCL.

What are the ingredients in DCL Essential Skin Protection SPF 30?

Essential Skin Protection SPF 30 contains 37 ingredients. The first ingredients listed are <a href="/ingredient/homosalate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Homosalate</a>, <a href="/ingredient/octocrylene" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Octocrylene</a>, <a href="/ingredient/water" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Water</a>, <a href="/ingredient/ethylhexyl-methoxycinnamate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate</a> and <a href="/ingredient/benzophenone-3" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Benzophenone-3</a>. Each ingredient includes a comedogenic rating, irritancy rating, and safety score. View the full annotated ingredient list above.

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