ACM laboratoire dermatologique Sensitélial Sunscreen Cream- SPF 50+
72/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
ACM Sensitelial Sunscreen Cream is an SPF 50+ hybrid formula that pairs chemical filters such as avobenzone, octocrylene, and Tinosorb S with titanium dioxide and Uvinul T 150. It wears matte with a low white cast and a lightweight feel, and it is generally friendly to acne-prone skin while working well under makeup. The blend of modern and classic filters earns it good measured protection. With a score of 71.6 out of 100, it is a solid sensitive-skin choice for daily face use.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
67
- +18 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #3, UV filter
- +15.2 Octocrylene at #4, UV filter
- +28.5 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane at #5, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
- +38.4 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #8, UV filter (UVA1 +12.8)
- +26.4 Titanium Dioxide at #10, UV filter (UVA1 +4)
- +13.2 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #13, UV filter
- −37.8 UVB coverage saturated
- −14.9 UVA2 coverage saturated
- ×0.75 Avobenzone + octinoxate degrade each other in sunlight
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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Health safety
Medium
50
- +100 Starting score
- −36 Octinoxate at #3 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- −10.5 Octocrylene at #4, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- −3.5 Avobenzone at #5, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Allergens
Low
97
- +100 Starting score
- −3 Photoallergen-tail UV filters (Octocrylene)
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White cast
Low
93
- +100 Starting score
- −7.5 Titanium Dioxide at #10 (nano)
- +0.5 Coated minerals (Aluminum Hydroxide)
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Eye sting
Medium
53
- +100 Starting score
- −16 Avobenzone at #5, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −15 Octocrylene at #4, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −16 Octinoxate at #3, migrates into eyes with sweat
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Heavy feel
Low
94
- +100 Starting score
- −6 Titanium Dioxide at #10
- −2 Polyethylene at #17, wax film
- +2 Volatile silicone at #7, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Medium
70
- +100 Starting score
- −28 2 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate)
- −2 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains
High
25
- +100 Starting score
- −45 Avobenzone at #5, reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
- −15 Octocrylene at #4, co-stains alongside avobenzone
- −10 Avobenzone + Octocrylene, the classic staining pair
- −5 Titanium Dioxide at #10, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- ← 5 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- → 10 Glycerin at #6, the anchor humectant
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- ← 4 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 3 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Diisopropyl Sebacate)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- → 5 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- → 3 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- ← 3 Humectant syrup tackiness
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +2 1 water-locking waxes
Full ingredient list (27)
What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, ↑ / ↓ give the direction, and ← / → shift a slider toward its ends (finish, moisture, makeup base). Auto-derived from our scoring rules and the ingredient's position.
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1 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 3 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 18 UV protection
- ↑ 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Legacy UV filter (Octocrylene)
- ↑ 15.2 UV protection
- ↓ 10.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- ↑ 15 migrates into eyes with sweat
- ↑ 15 co-stains alongside avobenzone
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Legacy UV filter (Avobenzone)
- ↑ 28.5 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↓ 3.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- ↑ 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
- ↑ 45 reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
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6 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 10 → nourishing the anchor humectant
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light ← 5 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 38.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 26.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 5 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 14 feeds malassezia
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 14 feeds malassezia
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 13.2 UV protection
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14 Pearl Powder
Supporting ingredient
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Supporting ingredient
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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17 Polyethylene
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↑ 2 wax film
- ↑ 2 wax water lock
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18 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↑ 2 minor malassezia feeder
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19 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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25 BHT
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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26 Citric Acid
pH adjuster
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
Is ACM Sensitelial mineral or chemical?
It is a hybrid sunscreen. It pairs chemical filters such as avobenzone, octocrylene, and Tinosorb S with the mineral filter titanium dioxide, plus Uvinul T 150.
Does the ACM laboratoire dermatologique Sensitélial Sunscreen Cream- SPF 50+ work under makeup?
Yes, it is rated good as a makeup base, so it generally layers well under foundation. It wears matte with a low white cast and a lightweight feel.
Is this sunscreen any good?
It scores 71.6 out of 100 with good measured protection, making it a solid sensitive-skin choice. The mix of modern and classic filters and the comfortable wear profile are its main strengths.