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Dermatologist Sunscreen SPF 50 — Reddit Reviews
by Altruist
Updated November 10, 2026
SPF 50 hybrid sunscreen with strong UVA/UVB coverage; glossy and breakout-prone.
What the community says
A high-protection hybrid formula combining chemical filters with titanium dioxide and glycerin for face, neck, or body use. Dry, sensitive, and eczema-prone skin often likes its cushiony finish, but oily or clog-prone skin may find it shiny, pilly, or breakout-inducing.
What this means for you
What people love
Watch out for
- Breakouts and clogged pores reported, especially with oily skin
- Shiny finish frustrates matte-finish seekers
- Pills under makeup and can feel heavy
Product details
Concerns
Use caution
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Key Ingredients
Where to buy
Full ingredient list · 24
Altruist Dermatologist Sunscreen SPF 50 ingredients
Aqua, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Glycerin, Octocrylene, Titanium Dioxide (Nano), Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Hydroxide, Silica, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Panthenol, Caprylyl Glycol, Piroctone Olamine, Titanium Dioxide, Silver Chloride
Listed in label order, highest concentration first. Linked ingredients have their own page.
Real Reddit threads — 34 mentions across 27 threads
Altruist Dermatologist Sunscreen SPF 50 on Reddit, in one place — 27 threads from r/scacjdiscussion, r/Rosacea and 7 more, summarized.
“the Altruist sunscreen works really well for me as someone who is very acne prone.”
Positive
“I don't know what you've tried, but the Altruist sunscreen works really well for me”
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“works really well for me as someone who is very acne prone”
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“3) factor 50 sunscreen - La Roche Posay Antihelios or Altruist (derm created). I got the green tinted one but I’m so fair it’s a bit dark so I would get clear next time.”
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“Altruist sunscreen - anti redness/pigmentation (green tinted but also available in clear) SPF 50”
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“I find it makes my skin similar to the antihelios from an oil point of view - we can’t win!”
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“For my dry skin, Altruist sunscreen has been a godsend.”
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“Keeps a glossy dewy finish for a long time”
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“my concealer/foundation stays put without sinking into undereye creases.”
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“Aqua Fresh broke me out too, but Altruist played nice with my skin”
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“Altruist spf 50! So hydrating and cheap!”
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“Amazon UK has it, even with shipping it's very reasonable”
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“I'm a huge Altruist fan.”
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“Altruist SPF 50 (which contains glycerine so doubles as a moisturiser).”
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“I now use only:”
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“On sunny summer days, also Avene Minerale Fluide tinted SPF.”
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