Estée Lauder

Perfectionist Pro Multi-Defense Aqua UV Gel SPF50 with 8 Anti-Oxidants 30ml

Name: Estée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Multi-Defense Aqua UV Gel SPF50 with 8 Anti-Oxidants 30ml
Brand: Estée Lauder

30ml

Quick Summary

Best forNot stated by the brand

Worth notingNo fragrance listed

Key ingredientsGreen Tea Extract, Ferment & Yeast Extracts, Algae & Seaweed Extracts

OverallEstée Lauder's Perfectionist Pro Multi-Defense Aqua UV Gel SPF50 with 8 Anti-Oxidants is a sunscreen whose standout ingredients are green tea extract (antioxidant), ferment & yeast extracts (soothing) and algae & seaweed extracts (hydrating). No fragrance is listed in its ingredients, but it contains drying alcohol high in the list. Its sun protection comes from chemical (organic) UV filters.

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Ingredient Analysis

49 of 50 ingredients identifiedNo fragrance listedContains drying alcohol

Key ingredients

Green Tea Extract Ferment & Yeast Extracts Algae & Seaweed Extracts

Full ingredient list (50) — tap a highlighted ingredient to learn more

Water Solvent & base Generally gentle
Homosalate Sunscreen UV filters All skin types
Alcohol Denat. Solvent & texture aid Potential irritant
Ethylhexyl Salicylate Sunscreen UV filters All skin types
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane Sunscreen UV filters All skin types
Benzophenone-3 Sunscreen UV filters All skin types
Octocrylene Sunscreen UV filters All skin types
Butylene Glycol Humectant & solvent Generally gentle
Polymethylsilsesquioxane Texture & smoothing agents All skin types
Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract Antioxidant & soothing botanical Generally gentle

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Thermus Thermophillus Ferment Conditioning ferment extracts Generally gentle
Alcaligenes Polysaccharides
Glycerin Humectant & moisturiser Generally gentle
Anthemis Nobilis (Chamomile) Flower Extract Plant extracts Generally gentle
Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Extract Plant extracts Generally gentle
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract Plant extracts Generally gentle
Opuntia Tuna Extract Plant extracts Generally gentle
Lilium Tigrinum Extract Plant extracts Generally gentle
Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract Hydrating marine extracts Generally gentle
Hordeum Vulgare (Barley) Extract Plant extracts Generally gentle
Sucrose Humectant Generally gentle
Caffeine Antioxidant & de-puffing Generally gentle
Cholesterol Skin-identical lipid Generally gentle
Ergothioneine Antioxidant Generally gentle
Squalane Lightweight emollient Generally gentle
Dextrin Palmitate Emollient & skin softener Generally gentle
Glyceryl Stearate Emulsifier & emollient Generally gentle
Algae Extract Hydrating marine extracts Generally gentle
Acrylates Copolymer Thickener & gel former All skin types
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Emollient & skin softener Generally gentle
Caprylyl Glycol Humectant & preservative booster Generally gentle
Tocopheryl Acetate Antioxidant & conditioning Generally gentle
Sorbeth-30 Tetraisostearate Emulsifier & texture aid All skin types
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Thickener & gel former All skin types
Dipropylene Glycol Humectant & solvent All skin types
Dehydroxanthan Gum Thickener & gel former All skin types
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate Antioxidant & brightening Generally gentle
Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate Emulsifier (PEG-free) Generally gentle
Ethylbisiminomethylguaiacol Manganese Chloride Antioxidant Generally gentle
Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer Thickener & gel former All skin types
Carbomer Thickener & gel former All skin types
Sodium Hyaluronate Hydration & moisture retention Generally gentle
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer Thickener & gel former All skin types
PPG-8-Ceteth-20 Emulsifier & texture aid All skin types
Hexylene Glycol Humectant & solvent All skin types
Sodium Hydroxide pH adjuster All skin types
Cyclodextrin Binders & carriers Generally gentle
Disodium EDTA Chelator & stabiliser All skin types
BHT Antioxidant preservative All skin types
Phenoxyethanol Preservative All skin types

Ingredients from the Boots.com listing, checked 21 Jun 2026, in INCI order. Brands reformulate, so check the pack if you react to an ingredient. Highlighted ingredients link to our guide. Informational only — not medical advice.

Common questions

Is Estée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Multi-Defense Aqua UV Gel SPF50 fragrance-free?

Yes. No fragrance, essential oils or fragrance allergens are listed in its ingredients.

Does Estée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Multi-Defense Aqua UV Gel SPF50 contain alcohol?

Yes. Alcohol denat., a drying alcohol, is the 3rd of 50 ingredients, high enough to be a main ingredient. It makes products feel light and dry quickly, but can dry out or irritate sensitive skin.

Is Estée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Multi-Defense Aqua UV Gel SPF50 safe for fungal acne?

It contains 6 ingredients that fungal-acne (Malassezia) guides usually avoid: fatty-acid esters & glycerides (dextrin palmitate, glyceryl stearate, sorbeth-30 tetraisostearate, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate); ferments (thermus thermophillus ferment); and 1 more. How much they matter depends on the amount and the rest of the formula. The evidence comes mainly from lab studies of yeast growth, and fungal acne needs a diagnosis from a GP or dermatologist.