Ceuticoz Clear Zinc Tinted Sunscreen Gel SPF 50
75/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Ceuticoz Clear Zinc Tinted Sunscreen Gel SPF 50 is a pure mineral formula based on zinc oxide, with a tint that helps offset the usual mineral cast so white cast stays low. It dries to a matte finish, feels lightweight and rates as an excellent base under makeup. Its low breakout-trigger and low sting profile make it generally well suited to oily and sensitive skin. With protection rated moderate and a score of 75.3, it is a strong choice among tinted mineral gels.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Moderate
43
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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White cast
Low
84
- +100 Starting score
- −55 Zinc Oxide at #2
- −15 Pure mineral formula
- +49 Tinted formula, pigment masks the cast
- +2.1 PHSA dispersant, fights agglomeration
- +2.8 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide)
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Heavy feel
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- −40 Zinc Oxide at #2
- +10 Volatile silicone at #1, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Medium
50
- +100 Starting score
- −12 1 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Sorbitan Oleate)
- −38 2 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate)
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Fabric stains
Medium
45
- +100 Starting score
- −40 Iron-oxide pigments at #22, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- −15 Zinc Oxide at #2, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- ← 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- ← 8 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 5 Zinc Oxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
- → 1 Light emollient/solvent (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- ← 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- ← 7 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 4 2 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Caprylyl Methicone, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate)
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Makeup base
Excellent
PillsPrimer
- → 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- → 12 2 velvet elastomer fillers, blur and grip
- → 4 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- ← 7.5 High mineral load at #2 greys under foundation (tinted)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.
How we rate water resistance →Full ingredient list (24)
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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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light ← 8 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light ← 5 mild sebum absorbent
- pills ← 7.5 High mineral load greys under foundation (tinted)
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 3 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 24 feeds malassezia
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 14 feeds malassezia
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Botanical extract
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10 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 1 → nourishing light emollient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Supporting ingredient
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 12 feeds malassezia
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Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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22 Ci 77492
Colorant or pigment
- ↑ 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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23 Ci 15850
Colorant or pigment
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24 Ci 77499
Colorant or pigment
Is this a mineral or chemical sunscreen?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen based on zinc oxide, with no chemical filters, in a tinted gel format.
Does the Ceuticoz Clear Zinc Tinted Sunscreen Gel SPF 50 leave a white cast?
White cast is rated low. The tint helps offset the usual mineral cast, so it generally blends in well despite being zinc-based.
Does the Ceuticoz Clear Zinc Tinted Sunscreen Gel SPF 50 work under makeup and for oily skin?
Yes, it is rated an excellent base under makeup. It dries matte, feels lightweight and has low breakout-trigger and sting risk, so it suits oily and sensitive skin generally well.