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Dermatologist Sunscreen SPF 50 — Reddit Reviews
by Altruist
Updated October 14, 2026
Avobenzone SPF 50 with high-PPD protection; glossy and breakout-prone.
What the community says
An SPF 50 hybrid formula built around avobenzone, titanium dioxide, and glycerin, with the high-PPD protection Reddit users want. Dry or sensitive skin may love its moisturising feel; oily, acne-prone skin often meets shine, clogged pores, or pilling.
What this means for you
What people love
Watch out for
- Glossy finish lingers, frustrating oily-skin users
- Breakouts, whiteheads, and clogged pores recur in acne-prone reports
- Heavy texture can pill under makeup
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Real Reddit threads — 33 mentions across 26 threads
Altruist Dermatologist Sunscreen SPF 50 on Reddit, in one place — 26 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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