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Date Tested: 4/28/2026
In this D’alba Piedmont UV Essence Waterfull+ Tone Up Purple SPF 50 sunscreen lotion review, I test an inadequately protecting SPF 50 sunscreen. Thanks again go to Kai for this sample!
The D’alba Piedmont UV Essence Waterfull+ Tone Up Purple SPF 50 is a hybrid sunscreen formula which contains Titanium Dioxide, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Polysilicone-15, and Ethylhexyl Triazone.
The D’alba Piedmont UV Essence Waterfull+ Tone Up Purple SPF 50 reduced 50.72% of irradiated UVA, 47.89% UVB, and 50.56% of total UVI. Not very good for a SPF 50 sunscreen.
D’alba Piedmont UV Essence Waterfull+ Tone Up Purple SPF 50 ingredients
Active ingredients: Titanium Dioxide, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Polysilicone-15, Ethylhexyl Triazone
Inactive Ingredients: Water, Propanediol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Dibutyl Adipate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Niacinamide, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, 2,3-Butanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Stellaria Media (Chickweed) Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Adansonia Digitata Leaf Extract, Buddleja Davidii Extract, Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Extract, Tuber Magnatum Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Water, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water, Butylene Glycol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Methylpropanediol, VP/Eicosene Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate, Glycerin, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Sucrose Stearate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether, Stearic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Alumina, Glyceryl Caprylate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Squalane, Polyether-1, Lactobacillus Ferment, Tocopherol, Glutathione, Allantoin, Panthenol, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Maltodextrin, Wine, Ultramarines, Limonene, Citral
Manufacturers Website: www.dalba.com
D’alba Piedmont UV Essence Waterfull+ Tone Up Purple SPF 50 characteristics at a glance:
- This vegan hybrid tone-up sun cream offers broad-spectrum SPF 50+ PA++++ protection, effectively blocking harmful UV rays and preventing photoaging.
- Its semi-matte texture adheres softly to the skin, providing a refreshing finish without stickiness.
- The purple tint naturally evens out yellow undertones.
- Formulated with White Truffle Extract, Trufferol™, Oligo HA™, Stellaria Media (Chickweed) Extract™, and Centella Asiatica Extract, it helps brighten the skin tone, moisturize, and deliver anti-aging benefits while strengthening the skin barrier.
- Dermatologically tested and it is suitable for sensitive skin.
- Viscosity is low
Prepared slide BEFORE testing
The D’alba Piedmont UV Essence Waterfull+ Tone Up Purple SPF 50 distributed unevenly on the prepared slide sample, with major thinning towards the center of the slide. The accumulation of sunscreen at the edges of the slide sample are indicative of the low-viscosity of the formula.
D’alba Piedmont UV Essence Waterfull+ Tone Up Purple SPF 50 UV blocking test results
Ultraviolet light quick reference:
UVA: The Ultraviolet wavelength from 315nm – 400nm. The “Aging UV light” – Causes wrinkles.
UVB: The Ultraviolet wavelength from 280nm – 315nm. The “Bad UV light” – Causes skin cancer.
UVI: The global sun UV index. The more a sunscreen can reduce the level of UVI, the better.
UV test results:
Ultraviolet sensor readings:
| Before Sunscreen | After Sunscreen | % UV Blocked | |
|---|---|---|---|
| TEMP | 73.7 | 74.3275 | |
| UVA | 41,316 | 20,361.5 | 50.72% |
| UVB | 2,363 | 1,231.25 | 47.89% |
| UVI | 24.435 | 12.08 | 50.56% |
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Testing notes:
This is a poorly performing sunscreen due to the low viscosity of the formulation, and propensity to spread unevenly.
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