Daydream SPF 40
Drmtlgy · 3: moisturize

Daydream SPF 40

A daytime moisturizer and mineral sunscreen in one, with transparent zinc oxide for SPF 40 and glycerin, shea butter and lecithin to hydrate with no white cast.

oily
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How to use

Apply to the face and neck, wait at least 15 minutes before sun exposure, and reapply every 2 hours or as needed.

Pros
  • 17% transparent zinc oxide with no white residue, per the brand
  • Glycerin, shea butter and lecithin make it moisturizing
  • Water and sweat resistant for 80 minutes
Cons
  • Shea butter base may feel rich on oily skin
  • $36 for 1.7 oz
  • Mineral formula can still leave some shine

Pros, cons and how-to-use notes are Derminology's own opinion and suggestions, based on ingredients we've matched to published clinical evidence and on the brand's directions. They are general information, not medical advice. Always follow the label, patch test new products, and ask a doctor or dermatologist if you have a skin condition, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or use prescription treatments.

Active Ingredients

The ingredients we've matched to real clinical evidence and used to score this product's efficacy below — not the full ingredient label.

No evidence-matched ingredients identified yet for this product.

Claims

? Non-comedogenic (unknown)
✓ Dermatologist tested
? Safe for sensitive skin (unknown)
? Hypoallergenic (unknown)
✓ Fragrance free
✓ Paraben free
? Oil free (unknown)

Efficacy readout

Blemishes
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Aging
3.2/5
Irritation
3.4/5

Eczema and Rosacea scoring: Coming soon — most clinically-proven treatments for these are prescription-only and fall outside a consumer product database. Not shown on the chart above.

Colored = scored    Grey = not applicable to this product

☀ Also functions as sunscreen (2.0/5)

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