Clarins Glowing Sun Oil SPF 30
82/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Clarins Glowing Sun Oil SPF 30 is a chemical sunscreen oil built on a modern filter blend including Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, and Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine. It delivers a balanced, low-white-cast finish that is lightweight and layers excellently under makeup, with low pore-clogging potential. Its excellent protection and score of 82.3 out of 100 mark it as a strong pick for everyday wear and a glowing look.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
90
- +34.2 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #6, UV filter (UVA1 +20.9)
- +6.4 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #8, UV filter
- +12.8 Octocrylene at #9, UV filter
- +17.6 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #10, UV filter
- +9.6 Polysilicone-15 at #11, UV filter
- +38.4 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #12, UV filter (UVA1 +12.8)
- −25.6 UVB coverage saturated
- −4.7 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +1 Label claims (SPF 30)
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Health safety
High
70
- +100 Starting score
- −30 Octocrylene at #9 (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Allergens
Low
67
- +100 Starting score
- −18 Fragrance
- −12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
- −3 Photoallergen-tail UV filters (Octocrylene)
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Eye sting
Medium
59
- +100 Starting score
- −7 Octocrylene at #9, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −3 Octisalate at #8, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −18 Volatile alcohol at #1
- −5 Alcohol high up speeds filter migration
- −8 Fragrance
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Fungal acne
Low
91
- +100 Starting score
- −9 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil)
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Fabric stains
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- −15 Octocrylene at #9, co-stains alongside avobenzone
- −15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #6, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- ← 22 Volatile alcohol at #1
- → 1 1 emollient lipids (Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- ← 5 Volatile alcohol at #1
- ← 6 4 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dibutyl Adipate, Diisopropyl Adipate, Diisopropyl Sebacate, …)
- → 7 2 emollient lipids (Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
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Makeup base
Excellent
PillsPrimer
- → 10 Quick-setting carrier (alcohol at #1), fast, even canvas
- → 6 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
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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
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.
- ✨ Vitamin E
Full ingredient list (25)
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 Alcohol
Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
- ↑ 5 high up speeds filter migration
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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
- matte ← 3 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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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
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 6 → dewy emollient lipid
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Legacy UV filter (Octisalate), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 6.4 UV protection
- ↑ 3 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Legacy UV filter (Octocrylene), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 12.8 UV protection
- ↑ 7 migrates into eyes with sweat
- ↑ 15 co-stains alongside avobenzone
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 17.6 UV protection
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Polysilicone-15), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 9.6 UV protection
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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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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
- ↑ 3 film former
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Plant oil, an emollient
- 1 → nourishing emollient lipid
- 1 → dewy emollient lipid
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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15 Fragrance
Fragrance
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Botanical extract
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18 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Supporting ingredient
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20 Benzoic Acid
Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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22 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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23 Citric Acid
pH adjuster
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
Does Clarins Glowing Sun Oil SPF 30 leave a white cast?
No, white cast is commonly low. As a chemical sunscreen oil with a modern filter blend, it wears clear with a glowing, balanced finish. It is also lightweight on the skin.
Can I wear it under makeup?
Yes, it rates as an excellent makeup base and layers well under foundation. Its lightweight feel and low pore-clogging potential help here. The oil format gives a glowing rather than matte look.
Is the Clarins Glowing Sun Oil SPF 30 a good sunscreen overall?
It scores 82.3 out of 100 with excellent protection, making it a strong everyday pick. The modern filters cover UVA and UVB well. It suits those who want a glow and reliable defense.