ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica SPF 50: a Guru Score of 80%

What the gurus are saying.

Every take we've logged from this product's reviews across YouTube. Click any row to watch the moment they said it.

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✓Yay

"It blends in very well, only one tint though. I really like that it has the DNA repair mechanism, since as we get UV radiation damage and get older we aren't as good at picking up DNA repair mistakes. It's also packed with antioxidants, so you're paying more for it, but it's a great reliable brand. I recommend it to patients a little older, after age 40 or 45, dealing with pre-skin cancers to full-on skin cancer tumors."

All 4 takes from Dr. Daniel Sugai

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"Consider this if you have mature skin and you're going to your dermatologist and they're spraying you with liquid nitrogen quite a bit, consider the ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica sunscreen"

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"We want to snip those out as much as possible, but as we get older we have a less efficient system in taking out those mutations and the system gets overwhelmed and that leads to tumors. So I recommend the ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica tinted or non-tinted, [...] those emulsion sunscreens are very good. Just shake them up well to distribute the UV filters evenly throughout before applying."

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"If you're say 40s 50s 60s and you're dealing with pre-skin cancers or skin cancers I recommend isin aona tinted Sun screen that's been good because that helps with DNA repair the aerona in it"

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"It blends in very well, only one tint though. I really like that it has the DNA repair mechanism, since as we get UV radiation damage and get older we aren't as good at picking up DNA repair mistakes. It's also packed with antioxidants, so you're paying more for it, but it's a great reliable brand. I recommend it to patients a little older, after age 40 or 45, dealing with pre-skin cancers to full-on skin cancer tumors."

HotandFlashy

1.23M subs

✓Yay

"The ISDIN Eryfotona, beautiful sunscreen."

All 2 takes from HotandFlashy

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"This next sunscreen is an SPF 50, but it's much more expensive. [...] I love everything about it except that it has so much fragrance in it. I can't wear it because of all the fragrance, but I know people love it."

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"The ISDIN Eryfotona, beautiful sunscreen."

Dr. Jenny Liu

323k subs

✓Yay

"It's a pure mineral sunscreen along with the DNA repair enzyme. It also has vitamin E that's an antioxidant. It's a liquid kind of texture, absorbs really quickly and leaves minimal white cast. It's [...] great for those with more immature skin, wanting to not only protect their skin, but also reduce some of the pre-existing sun damage that you have."

All 3 takes from Dr. Jenny Liu

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"It's a pure mineral sunscreen along with the DNA repair enzyme. It also has vitamin E that's an antioxidant. It's a liquid kind of texture, absorbs really quickly and leaves minimal white cast. It's [...] great for those with more immature skin, wanting to not only protect their skin, but also reduce some of the pre-existing sun damage that you have."

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"One of my two favorites at the moment is the ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica, which is a mineral based sunscreen. It's made in Spain and it contains these really unique DNA repair enzymes that help to reverse DNA damage from the sun, so that's pretty cool. It rubs in really well, ultra lightweight. Mineral sunscreens get a bad reputation because they can leave a white cast, so I'm really picky, and this one is very elegant, it does not leave a white cast at all."

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"It's a Spanish brand, they make elegant sunscreens, and this one is really popular among dermatologists because not only is it a pure mineral filter, great for anyone with dry and sensitive skin, it's lightweight and elegant, fluid like, but does not leave a white cast. I believe it's also water resistant, but it's got high SPF protection, SPF 50, but also has this unique DNA repair zone that [...] helps to repair DNA damage that has basically happened or accumulated in your skin."

Dr Dray

2.69M subs

✓Yay

"They're sunscreens. They have a tinted sunscreen and a non-tinted sunscreen here in the US with DNA repair enzymes. So definitely something of interest, but they're kind of expensive. [...] I don't think it is a must-have. It's not like something that is in the guidelines for treating patients who have a history of non-melanoma skin cancer moving forward. It's not standard of care, but it is a compelling angle."

All 2 takes from Dr Dray

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"They're sunscreens. They have a tinted sunscreen and a non-tinted sunscreen here in the US with DNA repair enzymes. So definitely something of interest, but they're kind of expensive. [...] I don't think it is a must-have. It's not like something that is in the guidelines for treating patients who have a history of non-melanoma skin cancer moving forward. It's not standard of care, but it is a compelling angle."

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"It leaves a pretty sheer white cast, it's not chalky at all. It's really nice in terms of application consistency, it leaves the skin moisturized but not greasy, so it's a great base for cosmetics, and it's also a great matte option if you have oily skin. It's lightweight and fast absorbing. It does have alcohol denaturant in it, which some people are fearful of or find drying, but [...] it allows for a quicker dry formula and lets sweat evaporate so it helps you feel less overheated."

Tea with MD

115k subs

✓Yay

"It has this really fast absorbing, lightweight texture that doesn't peel under makeup. Initially when you put it on, you might [...] notice a little bit of a white cast, but the more you rub it in, it really does go away. This is mineral-based broad spectrum UVA UVB coverage, contains zinc oxide, and it really layers very well under makeup, BB creams, anything else you want to put on top of it. It also contains vitamin E for that antioxidant protection against free radicals."

All 2 takes from Tea with MD

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"It has this really fast absorbing, lightweight texture that doesn't peel under makeup. Initially when you put it on, you might [...] notice a little bit of a white cast, but the more you rub it in, it really does go away. This is mineral-based broad spectrum UVA UVB coverage, contains zinc oxide, and it really layers very well under makeup, BB creams, anything else you want to put on top of it. It also contains vitamin E for that antioxidant protection against free radicals."

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"The non-tinted version is the ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica SPF 50, and this one I actually worked with them a couple months ago in New York but they're obviously not sponsoring this video, I'm not being paid to say this, but it just contains this really amazing technology. All of their sunscreens contain these unique DNA repair enzymes called photolyase, which actually helps to repair DNA damage from the sun."

Cassandra Bankson

2.46M subs

✓Yay

"This is the ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica SPF 50 and this is so good, it is phenomenal, especially if you have actinic keratosis. ISDIN specifically designs these products for actinic damage and this is a mineral formula. You got to shake, shake, shake it because of how lightweight and liquidy this is."

All 2 takes from Cassandra Bankson

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"This is the ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica SPF 50 and this is so good, it is phenomenal, especially if you have actinic keratosis. ISDIN specifically designs these products for actinic damage and this is a mineral formula. You got to shake, shake, shake it because of how lightweight and liquidy this is."

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"This one from ISDIN is fantastic, it's tinted and it's actually mineral. Just because it's mineral doesn't mean it's going to be more pasty—a lot of people assume that but sometimes mineral formulas can be super lightweight. [...] This one is really runny, so you might need three if not four, maybe even six finger rule with this one."

Dr. Mamina

282k subs

✓Yay

"The ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica sunscreen has DNA repair enzymes and sunscreens are such an easy way to incorporate them into your routine"

208SkinDoc

2.10M subs

✓Yay

"I'm using this one myself, the Isdin Eryfotona Actinica. It's super popular, and it's not an inexpensive sunscreen, but it's one hundred percent mineral."

Dr. Sam Ellis

898k subs

✓Yay

"Another untinted mineral sunscreen that I really like is the ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica SPF 50. It's a [...] really good mineral option, both because it goes on really seamlessly and because it plays well under makeup. I will say this does leave a little bit of a white cast on my skin, but I'm typically wearing it under a little bit of foundation or tinted moisturizer, and that cancels that out. This uses 11% zinc oxide as the mineral filter, and it's water resistant for 40 minutes."

Dr. Shereene Idriss

1.73M subs

✓Yay

"Isdin has their Eryfotona Actinica, a zinc oxide sunscreen loaded with DNA repair, so it not only protects from future sun damage but also helps reverse the sun damage you already have."

What the evidence says.

Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

Vitamin C

Topical vitamin C is an antioxidant with reasonable evidence for dullness and uneven tone. It breaks down in light and air, so how a product is formulated and packaged matters as much as the percentage on the front.

Source: DermNet

Sunscreen filters

Sun protection is the best evidenced way to slow visible ageing, and the filters are what does the work. Mineral and chemical filters both protect when a product is applied thickly enough and often enough, which is where most people fall short rather than on the choice of filter.

Source: DermNet

Humectants and emollients

Ingredients like these draw water into the surface layers and slow how fast it leaves. The evidence is for comfort, softness and hydration rather than for changing the structure of the skin.

Source: DermNet

Frequently asked.

What is ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica SPF 50?

A mineral sunscreen with SPF 50 and DNA repair enzymes, designed to protect skin and help reverse existing sun damage.

Is ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica SPF 50 worth it?

Yes. All 10 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 80%.

What is ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica SPF 50's Guru Score?

ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica SPF 50 holds a Guru Score of 80%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 10 expert reviewers we have collected.