Acwell Uv Cut Spf 50+Pa++++ Waterproof Sun Cream
80/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Acwell UV Cut is an SPF 50+ PA++++ waterproof hybrid sun cream that combines mineral filters Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide with chemical filters including Homosalate and modern Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine. It wears matte and lightweight, though the mineral content can leave a medium, somewhat visible white cast on deeper tones. Breakout risk is generally low and it does not commonly sting. Scoring 80.3 with excellent measured protection, it is a strong water-resistant pick for active outdoor wear.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
100
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #3, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +11.4 Homosalate at #4, UV filter
- +7.6 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #5, UV filter
- +19.8 Titanium Dioxide at #13, UV filter (UVA1 +3)
- +21.6 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #14, UV filter (UVA1 +13.2)
- +28.8 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #16, UV filter (UVA1 +9.6)
- β18.4 UVB coverage saturated
- β13 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Health safety
Medium
60
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Homosalate at #4 (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Allergens
Low
94
- +100 Starting score
- β6 Essential oils (Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Oil)
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White cast
Medium
40
- +100 Starting score
- β55 Zinc Oxide at #3
- β6 Titanium Dioxide at #13
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- +10.7 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide)
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Eye sting
Low
88
- +100 Starting score
- β6 Homosalate at #4, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β6 Octisalate at #5, migrates into eyes with sweat
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Heavy feel
Low
69
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Zinc Oxide at #3
- β2 Titanium Dioxide at #13
- +10.5 Volatile silicone at #2, flashes off
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Comedogenic
Low
99
- +100 Starting score
- β1 Olea Europaea Fruit Oil at #33, moderate comedogenic signal
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Fungal acne
Medium
71
- +100 Starting score
- β18 2 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil)
- β9 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate)
- β2 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains
Low
65
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #14, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
- β15 Zinc Oxide at #3, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer)
- β 8 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #3, mild sebum absorbent
- β 4 Glycerin at #9, the anchor humectant
- β 2 Sodium Hyaluronate at #39, hyaluronic family
- β 1 1 strong humectants (Panthenol)
- β 2 2 emollient lipids (Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil)
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer)
- β 7 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 1 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Propylheptyl Caprylate)
- β 2 2 emollient lipids (Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 1 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 15 High mineral load at #3 greys under foundation
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +12 Label claims water resistance (sport / 40-80 min)
Skincare extras
Beneficial actives this formula contains. Informational only, not part of the rating: their effect depends on a concentration the label does not disclose.
- β¨ Niacinamide
Full ingredient list (56)
What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, β / β give the direction, and β / β 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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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 8 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light β 5 mild sebum absorbent
- pills β 15 High mineral load greys under foundation
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Legacy UV filter (Homosalate)
- β 11.4 UV protection
- β 6 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Legacy UV filter (Octisalate)
- β 7.6 UV protection
- β 6 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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9 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 4 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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10 Niacinamide
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 19.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 21.6 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 28.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Colorant or pigment
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Supporting ingredient
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24 Mica
Colorant or pigment
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25 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 minor malassezia feeder
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Supporting ingredient
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Plant oil, an emollient
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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31 Adenosine
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Plant oil, an emollient
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Botanical extract
- β 1 moderate comedogenic signal
- 1 β nourishing emollient lipid
- 1 β dewy emollient lipid
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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34 Propanediol
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Botanical extract
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36 Panthenol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
- 1 β nourishing humectant
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Botanical extract
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 β nourishing hyaluronic family
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Botanical extract
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Plant oil, an emollient
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Plant oil, an emollient
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Botanical extract
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Botanical extract
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Plant oil, an emollient
- 1 β nourishing emollient lipid
- 1 β dewy emollient lipid
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Botanical extract
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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53 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Botanical extract
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56 Oxygen
Supporting ingredient
Does Acwell UV Cut leave a white cast?
White cast is medium and can be somewhat visible on deeper tones, since it includes Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide. The finish is matte and lightweight.
Is the Acwell Uv Cut Spf 50+Pa++++ Waterproof Sun Cream waterproof and good for sweat?
It is a waterproof, water-resistant formula and does not commonly sting, which fits active outdoor wear and sweat.
Is it good?
It scores 80.3 out of 100 with excellent measured protection, making it a strong water-resistant choice for the outdoors.