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Cell Fusion C Cure Sunscreen 100 Spf 50+ / Pa++++

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
  • βˆ’17.6 UVB coverage saturated
  • βˆ’1.5 UVA2 coverage saturated
  • +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
How we rate uv protection β†’
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Health safety

High 64
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’36 Octinoxate at #2 (regulatory/evidence concern)
How we rate health safety β†’
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Allergens

Low 70
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’18 Fragrance
  • βˆ’12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
How we rate allergens β†’
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White cast

Low 100
  • +100 Starting score
How we rate white cast β†’
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Eye sting

Medium 47
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’16 Octinoxate at #2, migrates into eyes with sweat
  • βˆ’6 Octisalate at #4, migrates into eyes with sweat
  • βˆ’18 Volatile alcohol at #3
  • βˆ’5 Alcohol high up speeds filter migration
  • βˆ’8 Fragrance
How we rate eye sting β†’
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Heavy feel

Low 100
  • +100 Starting score
How we rate heavy feel β†’
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Comedogenic

Low 99
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’1 Palmitic Acid at #32, moderate comedogenic signal
How we rate comedogenic β†’
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Fungal acne

Medium 54
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’24 2 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan Oleate)
  • βˆ’9 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Hydrogenated Lecithin)
  • βˆ’9 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Sucrose Stearate)
  • βˆ’4 2 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
How we rate fungal acne β†’
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Fabric stains

Low 85
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #5, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
How we rate fabric stains β†’
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Moisture

Light
LightNourishing
  • ← 22 Volatile alcohol at #3
  • ← 6.5 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer)
  • ← 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
How we rate moisture β†’
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Finish

Matte
MatteDewy
  • ← 7 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer)
  • ← 1 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
  • ← 5 Volatile alcohol at #3
  • ← 1 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dibutyl Adipate)
How we rate finish β†’
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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
  • ← 0.5 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Crosspolymer)
How we rate makeup base β†’
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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
How we rate water resistance β†’

Full ingredient list (37)

What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, ↑ / ↓ give the direction, and ← / β†’ shift a slider toward its ends (finish, moisture, makeup base). Auto-derived from our scoring rules and the ingredient's position.

  1. 1 Water

    Solvent base, the water phase

  2. Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate), high in the list, a primary filter

    • ↑ 18 UV protection
    • ↑ 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
  3. 3 Alcohol Denat

    Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes

    • ↑ 5 Alcohol high up speeds filter migration
  4. 4 Ethylhexyl Salicylate

    Legacy UV filter (Octisalate)

    • ↑ 7.6 UV protection
    • ↑ 6 migrates into eyes with sweat
  5. Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus)

    • ↑ 34.2 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
    • ↑ 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
  6. 6 Dipropylene Glycol

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

    • 1 β†’ nourishing humectant polyol
  7. 7 Polymethylsilsesquioxane

    Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish

    • light ← 5 sebum-absorbing powder
    • matte ← 6 sebum-absorbing powder
  8. 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)
  9. 9 Butylene Glycol

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  10. 10 Dibutyl Adipate

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • matte ← 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
  11. 11 Polysilicone-15

    Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Polysilicone-15), low in the list, likely a minor contributor

    • ↑ 9.6 UV protection
  12. Botanical extract

  13. Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin

  14. Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish

    • light ← 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
    • matte ← 1 sebum-absorbing powder
  15. 15 Pentylene Glycol

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  16. 16 Caprylyl Methicone

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  17. Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

  18. Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream

  19. 19 Isohexadecane

    Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish

    • light ← 1 volatile carrier, flashes off
    • matte ← 1 volatile carrier, flashes off
  20. 20 Caprylyl Glycol

    Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling

  21. Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

  22. 22 Acrylates Copolymer

    Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream

    • ↑ 3 film former
  23. 23 Polysorbate 80

    Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

    • ↑ 12 feeds malassezia
  24. 24 Guaiazulene

    Supporting ingredient

  25. 25 Sorbitan Oleate

    Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

    • ↑ 12 feeds malassezia
  26. 26 Maltodextrin

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  27. 27 Hydrogenated Lecithin

    Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

    • ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
  28. 28 Ceramide NP

    Soothing, skin-conditioning active

  29. 29 Sucrose Stearate

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
  30. 30 Cholesterol

    Soothing, skin-conditioning active

  31. Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  32. 32 Palmitic Acid

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • ↑ 1 moderate comedogenic signal
    • ↑ 2 minor malassezia feeder
  33. 33 Stearic Acid

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • ↑ 2 minor malassezia feeder
  34. Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin

  35. 35 Saccharide Isomerate

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

    • 1 β†’ nourishing humectant
  36. 36 Disodium EDTA

    Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable

  37. 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.

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