What are the key ingredients in Protection Sport 50 SPF 50?

Protection Sport 50 SPF 50 contains 33 ingredients. Key actives include: Water, Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, and more.

Does Protection Sport 50 SPF 50 contain comedogenic or pore-clogging ingredients?

Protection Sport 50 SPF 50 contains potentially comedogenic or irritating ingredients: Benzyl Alcohol. Always patch test before full use.

How is the safety of Protection Sport 50 SPF 50 rated?

Safety ratings for Protection Sport 50 SPF 50 are calculated based on individual ingredient analysis, covering comedogenicity, irritancy, and overall safety scores. See the full breakdown at https://www.skinwis.com/product/dermalogica-protection-sport-50-spf-50.

Where can I find the full ingredient list for Protection Sport 50 SPF 50?

The complete ingredient list, safety analysis, and community reviews for Protection Sport 50 SPF 50 are available on SkinWis at https://www.skinwis.com/product/dermalogica-protection-sport-50-spf-50.

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Protection Sport 50 SPF 50

Updated on: 11/06/2025

Total Ingredients

analysed

27 of 33

Skin-Safe

low risk

1 of 33

Potential Irritants

may irritate sensitive skin

0 of 33

Potential Pore-Clogging

+1 moderate pore-clogging

About this product

33 ingredients

1 potential irritant

none pore-clogging

Dermalogica product. Mostly fragrance‑free. Formula aimed at skin types that tolerate moderate comedogenic ingredients. 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

C: Comedogenic·S: Safety·Ir: Irritancy

1 Very safe

2 Safe

3 Moderate

4 Risky

5 Avoid

Water

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Plaque Prevention Agent Skin Enhancer Ingredient Dissolver

Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes

Safety: Low risk

Skin Enhancer Emulsion Stabilizer Skin Softener

Butylene Glycol

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Skin Enhancer Moisture Magnet Thickness Regulator +2

Dimethicone

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Skin Softener Defensive Shield +1

Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Protective Coating Agent

C15-19 Alkane

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Ingredient Dissolver

Vp/Eicosene Copolymer

Safety: Low risk

Thickness Regulator Ingredient Binder Protective Coating Agent

Silica

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Volume Builder Cloudiness Creator Thickness Regulator +3

Dimethyl Capramide

Ingredient Dissolver Emulsion Stabilizer

Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Emulsifying Surfactant

Squalane

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Lipid Restorer Skin Enhancer Hair Softener +1

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Moisture Magnet

Arachidyl Glucoside

Safety: Low risk

Cleansing Surfactant Emulsifying Surfactant

Glyceryl Stearate Se

Comedogenic: Moderate risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Emulsifying Surfactant

Peg-100 Stearate

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Cleansing Surfactant

Arachidyl Alcohol

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Thickness Regulator Emulsion Stabilizer Skin Softener

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Cleansing Surfactant Emulsifying Surfactant

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Thickness Regulator Hairstyle Holder Emulsion Stabilizer

Behenyl Alcohol

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Thickness Regulator Ingredient Binder Emulsion Stabilizer +1

Xanthan Gum

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Cleansing Surfactant Skin Enhancer Gel Structure Builder +4

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Thickness Regulator Protective Coating Agent Emulsion Stabilizer

Benzyl Alcohol

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Product Protector Fragrance Provider Thickness Regulator +1

Ethylhexylglycerin

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Skin Enhancer Odor Neutralizer

Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate

Safety: Low risk

Metal Ion Binder

Sodium Hydroxide

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: High risk

pH Stabilizer Alcohol Treatment Agent

Citric Acid

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

pH Stabilizer Metal Ion Binder Scent Provider

Phenoxyethanol

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Product Protector Germ Fighter

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Sunscreen Agent UV Protector for Products UV Ray Absorber

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Sunscreen Agent UV Protector for Products UV Ray Absorber

Homosalate

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Sunscreen Agent UV Ray Absorber Scent Provider

Octocrylene

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Sunscreen Agent UV Protector for Products UV Ray Absorber

Avobenzone

Octisalate

Ingredient Name	Safety Profile	Functionality
01 Water	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Plaque Prevention Agent Skin Enhancer +1
02 Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes	S 2 Safety: Low risk	Skin Enhancer Emulsion Stabilizer +1
03 Butylene Glycol	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Skin Enhancer Moisture Magnet +3
04 Dimethicone	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Skin Softener +2
05 Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Protective Coating Agent
06 C15-19 Alkane	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Ingredient Dissolver
07 Vp/Eicosene Copolymer	S 2 Safety: Low risk	Thickness Regulator Ingredient Binder +1
08 Silica	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Volume Builder Cloudiness Creator +4
09 Dimethyl Capramide		Ingredient Dissolver Emulsion Stabilizer
10 Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Emulsifying Surfactant
11 Squalane	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Lipid Restorer Skin Enhancer +2
12 Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate	S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Moisture Magnet
13 Arachidyl Glucoside	S 2 Safety: Low risk	Cleansing Surfactant Emulsifying Surfactant
14 Glyceryl Stearate Se	C 3 Comedogenic: Moderate risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Emulsifying Surfactant
15 Peg-100 Stearate	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Cleansing Surfactant
16 Arachidyl Alcohol	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Thickness Regulator Emulsion Stabilizer +1
17 Potassium Cetyl Phosphate	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Cleansing Surfactant Emulsifying Surfactant
18 Dimethicone Crosspolymer	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Thickness Regulator Hairstyle Holder +1
19 Behenyl Alcohol	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Thickness Regulator Ingredient Binder +2
20 Xanthan Gum	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Cleansing Surfactant Skin Enhancer +5
21 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Thickness Regulator Protective Coating Agent +1
22 Benzyl Alcohol	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Product Protector Fragrance Provider +2
23 Ethylhexylglycerin	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Skin Enhancer Odor Neutralizer
24 Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate	S 2 Safety: Low risk	Metal Ion Binder
25 Sodium Hydroxide	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	pH Stabilizer Alcohol Treatment Agent
26 Citric Acid	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	pH Stabilizer Metal Ion Binder +1
27 Phenoxyethanol	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Product Protector Germ Fighter
28 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Sunscreen Agent UV Protector for Products +1
29 Ethylhexyl Salicylate	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Sunscreen Agent UV Protector for Products +1
30 Homosalate	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Sunscreen Agent UV Ray Absorber +1
31 Octocrylene	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Sunscreen Agent UV Protector for Products +1
32 Avobenzone		N/A
33 Octisalate		N/A

Potential Irritants

1 flagged

Benzyl Alcohol

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Is Dermalogica Protection Sport 50 SPF 50 comedogenic?

Mixed Profile — Patch Test Advised Protection Sport 50 SPF 50 has a mixed comedogenic profile. It contains 1 ingredient with a moderate comedogenic rating (3) that could potentially clog pores for some skin types. Those with acne-prone skin should patch test first.

Is Dermalogica a good skincare brand?

Dermalogica is a professional skincare brand founded in 1986 in the United States by skin therapists Jane Wurwand and Raymond Wurwand. It emphasizes formulations without common irritants and focuses on cleansers, exfoliants, and targeted treatments. Dermalogica makes products such as Protection Sport 50 SPF 50 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 Dermalogica.

Is Dermalogica Protection Sport 50 SPF 50 safe for sensitive skin?

Use with Caution Protection Sport 50 SPF 50 may not be ideal for sensitive skin. It contains 2 potential irritant s including <a href="/ingredient/sodium-hydroxide" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Sodium Hydroxide</a> and <a href="/ingredient/benzyl-alcohol" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Benzyl Alcohol</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 Dermalogica Protection Sport 50 SPF 50 clog pores?

Potential Pore-Cloggers Present Protection Sport 50 SPF 50 contains 1 ingredient with a comedogenic rating of 3 or higher that may clog pores , including <a href="/ingredient/glyceryl-stearate-se" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Glyceryl Stearate Se</a> . Every ingredient's comedogenic rating is listed above.

Who makes Dermalogica Protection Sport 50 SPF 50?

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

What are the ingredients in Dermalogica Protection Sport 50 SPF 50?

Protection Sport 50 SPF 50 contains 33 ingredients. The first ingredients listed are <a href="/ingredient/water" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Water</a>, <a href="/ingredient/carthamus-tinctorius-oleosomes" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes</a>, <a href="/ingredient/butylene-glycol" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Butylene Glycol</a>, <a href="/ingredient/dimethicone" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Dimethicone</a> and <a href="/ingredient/methyl-methacrylate-crosspolymer" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer</a>. Each ingredient includes a comedogenic rating, irritancy rating, and safety score. View the full annotated ingredient list above.

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