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Embryolisse Lait-Creme Multi-Protection SPF 20 PA+++
Embryolisse

Lait-Creme Multi-Protection SPF 20 PA+++

SPF 20 · PA+++ Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that straight-up disappear on skin. Europe global Formulation variant: global. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Modern filters (DHHB, ET, BEMT) and no oxybenzone, but fragrance + limonene + PEG-100 stearate plus only SPF 20 cap the score.

CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant, but filter choice matters. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB — covers the whole sun-damage spectrum. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
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Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1050 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Modern filters (DHHB, ET, BEMT) and no oxybenzone, but fragrance + limonene + PEG-100 stearate plus only SPF 20 cap the score.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%. That's the recipe.
01 The score breakdown
UV protection How hard it blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 58
Filter modernity Dings legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen ones. 88
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 55
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity plus how biodegradable the UV filters and surfactants are. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, and how it actually feels on skin. 65
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 62
02 Composition · key UV filters 4 filters resolved
UVA-I 340–400nm UVA-I (340–400nm) — covered UVA-II 320–340nm UVA-II (320–340nm) — covered UVB 290–320nm UVB (290–320nm) — covered
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
PBSA Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Uvinul T 150 Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Bemotrizinol Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
03 The facts, at a glance
Protection
Filter type Mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) sit on skin and reflect UV. Chemical filters absorb UV. Hybrid runs both.
Chemical
Broad spectrum Covers both UVA and UVB. UVA drives aging and deeper damage; UVB gives you burns.
Yes
Formulation & feel
Texture How it feels going on — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Cream
Finish How it looks once dry: matte, natural, dewy, or glowy.
Natural
Tinted Adds sheer pigment (iron oxides) that masks the white cast common to mineral filters and gives a skin-tone finish.
No
Fragrance-free No synthetic perfume added. Not FDA-defined in the US; the EU requires 'Parfum' + the 26 named allergens on the label. 'Unscented' is different — it can hide masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
No
Alcohol-free No drying short-chain alcohols (alcohol denat., SD alcohol, ethanol). Doesn't mean fatty alcohols like cetyl or stearyl — those are emollients.
Yes
Verdict Is it worth it?

French daycream using modern EU UVA chemistry (DHHB, EHT, bemotrizinol) plus PBSA in a shea butter emollient base. Sensorially pleasant for dry skin, but SPF is only 20 and the formula carries fragrance, limonene, and chlorphenesin.

Pros
  • Modern EU UVA filters: DHHB, bemotrizinol, EHT
  • Shea butter and tocopherol for dry-skin comfort
  • PA+++ UVA rating
  • Alcohol-free
Cons
  • SPF 20 is low for high-UV exposure
  • Contains fragrance and listed limonene
  • Chlorphenesin preservative can sensitize
  • Rich emollient base may feel heavy on oily skin

Who it's for: Dry-skin users in low-UV climates who want modern filter chemistry under makeup and do not need maximum SPF.

04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 31 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 3 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 2
Water· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate·Dicaprylyl Carbonate· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Steareth-21·Cetyl Palmitate· Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid PBSA ·Steareth-2·Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate· Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. ·1‚2-Hexanediol· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Beeswax·Ethylhexyl Palmitate·Pentaerythrityl Tetrabehenate·Glyceryl Stearate·Peg-100 Stearate·Cetyl Alcohol·Octyldodecanol·Tocopheryl Acetate·Xanthan Gum·water Sodium oxide (pending review)·Chlorphenesin·Caprylyl Glycol·Butyrospermum Parkii Butter· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Hydrolyzed Soy Protein· Limonene Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
03 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
04 Dicaprylyl Carbonate Dicaprylyl Carbonate
05 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
07 Cetyl Palmitate Cetyl Palmitate
08 Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid LEGACY FILTER PBSA
09 Steareth-2 Steareth-2
10 Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
11 Ethylhexyl Triazone MODERN FILTER Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter.
12 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
13 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
14 Beeswax Beeswax
15 Ethylhexyl Palmitate Ethylhexyl Palmitate
17 Glyceryl Stearate Glyceryl Stearate
18 Peg-100 Stearate PEG-100 Stearate
19 Cetyl Alcohol Cetyl Alcohol
20 Octyldodecanol Octyldodecanol
21 Tocopheryl Acetate Vitamin E Acetate
22 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
23 water Sodium oxide Pending review
24 Chlorphenesin Chlorphenesin
25 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
27 Fragrance ADDED FRAGRANCE Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive.
28 Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract Aloe Vera Leaf Extract
29 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
30 Hydrolyzed Soy Protein Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
31 Limonene NATURAL FRAGRANCE Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.