ISDIN Fusion Water MAGIC SPF
Sunscreen with no fluorinated ingredient on record, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
Isdin has no PFAS statement on record for this sunscreen. Our record does not include an ingredient-level check, so look for fluorinated ingredients such as Teflon-type coating on the label.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
Water-based emulsion with undisclosed waterproofing agents
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What ISDIN Fusion Water MAGIC SPF is made of, ingredients and materials
Fusion Water MAGIC is a water-based emulsion sunscreen; the brand does not publicly disclose the specific waterproofing agents used to achieve its water-resistant claims. In sunscreens, waterproofing is typically achieved via silicones, waxes, or polymers rather than fluorinated compounds. The absence of named fluorinated ingredients on the product label or in available material safety data suggests no PFAS are intentionally formulated into this product, though undisclosed waterproofing chemistry cannot be fully verified without independent testing.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance components
The product name and branding emphasize sensory appeal ('Water MAGIC'), suggesting fragrance is a formulation feature. Cosmetic fragrances are mixtures of dozens of constituents not individually listed on labels; contact dermatitis and photosensitivity are documented risks in sensitive populations.
Emulsion instability and leachate from undisclosed waterproofing agents
Waterproofing polymers or silicone elastomers, if present but unnamed, may degrade or separate under heat or light. Degradation of the emulsion structure could theoretically increase skin migration of residual monomers, though this is not a typical concern in regulated cosmetics.
Photostability and photocatalytic breakdown of UV filters
Water-based formulations may expose UV-active compounds to greater light penetration; if avobenzone or other photolabile filters are used, degradation products could form during storage or on skin, though this is a theoretical rather than documented concern for this specific product.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
No formaldehyde or formaldehyde-releasing preservatives are named on available ingredient lists for this product. Water-based emulsions typically use paraben or phenoxyethanol systems; no specific preservative controversy is on record for this product line.
Source, ATSDR ↗Heavy metals
No mineral UV filters (titanium dioxide, zinc oxide) with known heavy metal contamination history are stated on this product. Chemical UV absorbers (oxybenzone, avobenzone) do not carry established heavy metal hazard profiles.
Source, FDA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Isdin is a dermatology-focused brand owned by Grupo Estée Lauder; it has not published a formal PFAS policy or transparency statement. The brand does not routinely disclose waterproofing agent chemistry on consumer-facing packaging or websites. No major safety recalls or regulatory actions specific to this sunscreen line have been established in public records. Isdin's parent company has faced some environmental scrutiny over broader cosmetic formulation practices, but no specific controversy is documented for this product.
How it compares in its category
Water-based sunscreens like this are common alternatives to oil-based formulations and typically carry lower concern for certain migrating compounds. Isdin's lack of explicit waterproofing disclosure is fairly standard in the sunscreen market; most brands do not itemize hydrophobic polymers or silicone elastomers on front labels. This product sits in the mid-to-premium pricing tier, which does not inherently correlate with lower chemical hazard, but Isdin's dermatological positioning suggests formulation for sensitive skin.
If you buy it
Apply as directed on packaging; reapply after swimming or heavy sweating despite water-resistant claims, as no sunscreen is fully waterproof. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct heat to prevent emulsion breakdown. Do not use if the product shows separation, discoloration, or unusual odor, as emulsion integrity affects both efficacy and potential leachate risk. Patch test on a small skin area if you have known sensitivities to fragrance or preservatives, as cosmetic irritation is the primary consumer-level hazard.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 45% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Isdin has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
What are the PFAS-free alternatives to ISDIN Fusion Water MAGIC SPF?
- Mineral sunscreen, zinc oxide base
- A third party reports verifying it as PFAS-free
- 1,4-dioxane (non-intentional contaminant from surfactants/emulsifiers)
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide or titanium dioxide base)
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Synthetic fragrance allergens
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