Photoactive Matte Gel SPF 50+ PA+++
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Photoactive Matte Gel

Shine-free, all day, in real humidity.
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Built for the skin that gives up on sunscreen by eleven in the morning. A mineral-led matte gel with oil-absorbing silica that holds a flat, powdery finish through humidity without the chalky grey most mattifying sunscreens leave behind. Non-comedogenic, so it protects without adding to congestion — which matters, because post-acne marks are made permanently worse by unprotected sun.

₹ 699/ 50 g
Skin type
Oily, combination, acne-prone
Finish
True matte, no white cast
Comedogenicity
Non-comedogenic
Free from
Fragrance, oxybenzone, alcohol denat
What's inside, and why

Every active, at a dose that works.

SPF 50+ PA+++
Broad spectrum
Full UVB and UVA cover, in a base designed for oil rather than in spite of it.
Silica
Oil control
Absorbs sebum through the day so the finish stays matte without repeated blotting.
Zinc Oxide
Mineral filter
Physically reflects UV and is calming on inflamed, acne-prone skin.
Niacinamide
Supporting
Regulates oil over time and helps existing marks fade rather than deepen.

Full ingredient rationale for each active is on its own page. If a percentage isn't stated on a product you're considering — ours or anyone's — that's worth asking about.

How to use it

Simple, and done properly.

STEP 01

Two finger-lengths, morning

Applied generously as the last skincare step. Under-application is the reason sunscreens 'don't work'.

STEP 02

Works as a makeup base

The matte finish grips foundation better than most primers.

STEP 03

Reapply midday if outdoors

Press a fresh layer over makeup rather than rubbing it in.

Honest answers

The questions we actually get.

Is it drying?

It's mattifying, not stripping — there's still hydration in the base. If your skin feels tight, you're likely over-cleansing before it, not over-mattifying after.

Can I use it over acne treatment?

Yes, and you should. Benzoyl peroxide, retinoids and acids all make skin more sun-sensitive.

Why is it more than the Hydra Gel?

Mineral filters and the matte system cost more to formulate at this finish. We'd rather charge honestly than thin the formula.

DavaniQ products are cosmetic formulations intended to support skin health and appearance. They are not medicines and are not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any condition. If a concern is persistent, painful or changing, please see a qualified dermatologist.

Works on

For sun exposure & tanning.

Read the full guide

India sits under one of the highest year-round UV indices in the world. Almost every other skin concern is downstream of it.

Not sure this is your product?

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