Bestsellers. Award-winners. Fan favorites.
Our Eryfotona sunscreens consistently rank most-loved by dermatologists, beauty editors, and Isdinlovers alike. So it makes sense that they’re also two of the formulas you have the most questions about. If you’ve been wondering what the difference is between Eryfotona Actinica and Eryfotona Ageless, we’re only too happy to help.
Read on to learn more about our Eryfotona sunscreen range, including which characteristics they share and which set them apart.
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What do Eryfotona Actinica and Eryfotona Ageless have in common?
Ultralight texture
These all-mineral formulas defy the most common sunscreen objections—providing a non-greasy, non-chalky finish. Both are fast absorbing, sinking into the skin and leaving only a silky feeling behind.
Trusted protection
Another important feature? Eryfotona Actinica and Eryfotona Ageless provide high SPF broad spectrum protection. They’re also water resistant—meaning they protect your skin while in the pool or enjoying your favorite sport.
Advanced ingredients
Eryfotona represents the latest in sun care innovation: sunscreen that goes beyond protection. The unique formulas help repair existing sun damage. How? DNA Repairsomes®️. Otherwise known as photolyase, DNA Repairsomes®️ are enzymes derived from plankton, which recognize and help repair UV-induced skin damage.
To sum things up, both formulas share the following ingredients:
- Zinc oxide: A 100% mineral sunscreen that protects skin by effectively blocking the sun’s harmful UVB and UVA rays.
- DNA Repairsomes®️: These naturally occurring enzymes derived from plankton have been proven to help repair sun damage in the skin.
- Vitamin E: An antioxidant that helps boost your skin’s natural defenses. This protects against environmental damage and helps fight the signs of premature skin aging.
More on Eryfotona Actinica
A quick look:
- Ultralight, 100% mineral sunscreen
- Water resistant, broad spectrum SPF 50+ protection
- Designed to both protect your skin and help repair existing sun damage
- Invisible finish melts right into skin
First things first, what’s behind the name? Actinic damage is what the experts call sun-related changes in the skin.
Here’s what it refers to: The sun’s UV rays reach your skin both indoors and outdoors, every day (even when it’s cloudy). And this type of radiation can overwhelm your skin’s natural power to protect itself—leading to visible damage and the potential for pre-cancerous (actinic keratosis) or cancerous areas.
That’s where Eryfotona Actinica comes in. Voted Best Overall Face Sunscreen by InStyle, it pairs the latest science in skin repair with a texture you’ll actually want to wear. “With a super lightweight, almost watery feel, the non-greasy ISDIN face sunscreen is impossibly easy to spread,” shares InStyle. “Our testers found that this high SPF mineral sunscreen was one of the fastest-absorbing face sunscreens out there.”
“Our testers found that this high SPF mineral sunscreen was one of the fastest-absorbing face sunscreens out there.”
InStyle
Inside Eryfotona Ageless
A quick look:
- Ultralight, 100% mineral sunscreen
- Water resistant, broad spectrum SPF 50 protection
- Designed to target the sun-related signs of skin aging
- Tinted finish provides natural coverage
Did you know that up to 80% of skin aging is caused by the sun? Repeated exposure to UV rays can speed up the skin’s natural aging process. This can lead to fine lines, wrinkles, sun spots, and the loss of firmness—AKA the signs of photoaging.
Eryfotona Ageless is designed to protect the skin while targeting the signs of aging, a balance ISDIN has been perfecting since day one. The beauty editors at Allure sum it up best: “This dermatologist-beloved Spanish brand has been pulling out all of the research stops around photoaging since 1975.”
They gave Eryfotona Ageless a spot on their best face sunscreens list because of its “no-nonsense mineral formula that protects your skin with zinc oxide, repairs damaged skin with DNA Repairsomes (AKA plankton-derived enzymes), and prevents early signs of aging with a strong-willed lineup of antioxidants such as peptide Q10 and vitamin E.”
“[It] prevents early signs of aging with a strong-willed lineup of antioxidants such as peptide Q10 and vitamin E.”
Allure
Which one’s right for my skin? Eryfotona Ageless or Eryfotona Actinica?
Whichever you pick, rest assured that your skin is in good hands with the latest in advanced sun protection and repair technology. The main difference is in the finish: invisible or tinted.
Eryfotona Actinica’s invisible formula absorbs quickly into the skin without any greasy feeling left behind—so it’s great for everyday use on its own or under makeup. Meanwhile, Eryfotona Ageless provides a flawless, tinted finish. It offers natural coverage that combines the benefits of well-aging skincare and sunscreen in one.
The best news? You don’t have to choose. As long as you’re reapplying sunscreen at least every two hours, reach for one or the other as they fit your needs.
| Characteristics | Eryfotona Actinica | Eryfotona Ageless |
| Broad spectrum | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| 100% mineral filters | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| DNA Repairsomes®️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Antioxidant | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| High protection | SPF 50+ | SPF 50 |
| Invisible finish | ✔️ | |
| Tinted finish | ✔️ |
Discover the benefits of ISDIN Eryfotona sunscreens by exploring our full sun care range, designed for everyday use. And above all, love your skin, care for it, and protect it, always.
Sources and references
Puviani M, Barcella A, Milani M. Efficacy of a photolyase-based device in the treatment of cancerization field in patients with actinic keratosis and non-melanoma skin cancer. G Ital Dermatol Venereol. 2013;148(6):693-698.
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Amy is a content strategist who turned a part-time obsession with skincare into a full-time passion. Her experience as a creative storyteller includes a range of lifestyle and technology topics across Washington D.C. and Barcelona. What's in her travel bag? Eye contour cream and sunscreen, always.
