Cell Fusion C Cure Sunscreen 100 Spf 50+ / Pa++++
82/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Cell Fusion C Cure Sunscreen 100 SPF 50+ is a hybrid chemical sunscreen with a strong filter list including Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine and Polysilicone-15. It has a matte, lightweight finish with low white cast and low pore-clogging risk, so it suits oily skin, though it may sting slightly for sensitive eyes. It works well under makeup. With a high score of 82 out of 100 and excellent protection, it is a strong everyday pick for high sun exposure.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
93
- +18 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #2, UV filter
- +7.6 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #4, UV filter
- +34.2 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #5, UV filter (UVA1 +20.9)
- +38.4 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #8, UV filter (UVA1 +12.8)
- +9.6 Polysilicone-15 at #11, UV filter
- β17.6 UVB coverage saturated
- β1.5 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Health safety
High
64
- +100 Starting score
- β36 Octinoxate at #2 (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Allergens
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- β18 Fragrance
- β12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
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Eye sting
Medium
47
- +100 Starting score
- β16 Octinoxate at #2, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β6 Octisalate at #4, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β18 Volatile alcohol at #3
- β5 Alcohol high up speeds filter migration
- β8 Fragrance
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Comedogenic
Low
99
- +100 Starting score
- β1 Palmitic Acid at #32, moderate comedogenic signal
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Fungal acne
Medium
54
- +100 Starting score
- β24 2 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan Oleate)
- β9 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Hydrogenated Lecithin)
- β9 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Sucrose Stearate)
- β4 2 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #5, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 22 Volatile alcohol at #3
- β 6.5 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer)
- β 1 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 1 1 strong humectants (Saccharide Isomerate)
- β 1 Humectant polyols
- β 8 Ceramide barrier lipids with cholesterol/phytosphingosine partners
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 7 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer)
- β 1 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 5 Volatile alcohol at #3
- β 1 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dibutyl Adipate)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 10 Quick-setting carrier (alcohol at #3), fast, even canvas
- β 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
- β 1 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 0.5 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Crosspolymer)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +3 1 film-forming polymers that lock the formula on for water resistance
Full ingredient list (37)
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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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 18 UV protection
- β 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
- β 5 Alcohol high up speeds filter migration
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Legacy UV filter (Octisalate)
- β 7.6 UV protection
- β 6 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus)
- β 34.2 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant polyol
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 6 sebum-absorbing powder
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 38.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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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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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Polysilicone-15), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 9.6 UV protection
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Botanical extract
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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 1 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 1 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
- β 3 film former
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 12 feeds malassezia
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24 Guaiazulene
Supporting ingredient
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 12 feeds malassezia
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26 Maltodextrin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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28 Ceramide NP
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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30 Cholesterol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 1 moderate comedogenic signal
- β 2 minor malassezia feeder
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33 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 minor malassezia feeder
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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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37 Fragrance
Fragrance
Is Cell Fusion C Cure Sunscreen 100 good for oily skin?
Yes, it has a matte, lightweight finish and low pore-clogging risk, which oily skin tends to prefer. Note it is rated medium for stinging, so take care near the eyes.
Is the Cell Fusion C Cure Sunscreen 100 Spf 50+ / Pa++++ a good sunscreen?
It scores 82 out of 100 with excellent protection, one of the stronger picks in the catalog. The hybrid filter set gives dependable coverage.
Does it leave a white cast?
No, it is rated low for white cast and has a matte finish, so it should wear clear on most skin tones.