Clarins Uv Plus Anti-Pollution Sunscreen Multi-Protection Broad Spectrum Spf 50
49/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Clarins Uv Plus Anti-Pollution Sunscreen Multi-Protection Broad Spectrum Spf 50 is a chemical sunscreen with some mineral support, combining Homosalate, Octocrylene, Oxybenzone (Benzophenone-3) and Titanium Dioxide. It has a balanced finish, feels lightweight and is unlikely to leave a white cast, though it can sting somewhat near the eyes. Pore-clogging risk is generally low and it works well under makeup. Protection is rated moderate, and with a score of 49.4/100 it sits toward the lower end of our ratings.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Moderate
38
- +12 Homosalate at #1, UV filter
- +16 Octocrylene at #2, UV filter
- +22 Benzophenone-3 at #3, UV filter
- +31.4 Titanium Dioxide at #4, UV filter (UVA1 +4.8)
- −17.2 UVB coverage saturated
- −4.4 UVA2 coverage saturated
- ×0.6 Almost no UVA1, poor aging protection
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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Health safety
Low
6
- +100 Starting score
- −70 Oxybenzone at #3 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- −14 Homosalate at #1, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- −10.5 Octocrylene at #2, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- +0 2 endocrine-scrutinized filters together
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Allergens
Low
61
- +100 Starting score
- −18 Fragrance
- −12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
- −9 Photoallergen-tail UV filters (Benzophenone-3, Octocrylene)
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White cast
Low
67
- +100 Starting score
- −35 Titanium Dioxide, 10.9% declared
- +2.4 Coated minerals (Aluminum Hydroxide)
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Eye sting
Medium
35
- +100 Starting score
- −22 Octocrylene at #2, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −16 Oxybenzone at #3, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −9 Homosalate at #1, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −10 Volatile alcohol at #7
- −8 Fragrance
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Heavy feel
Low
80
- +100 Starting score
- −20 Titanium Dioxide, 10.9% declared
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Fungal acne
Low
95
- +100 Starting score
- −5 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains
Medium
55
- +100 Starting score
- −20 Oxybenzone at #3, yellow stains on white cotton
- −15 Octocrylene at #2, co-stains alongside avobenzone
- −10 Titanium Dioxide at #4, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- ← 13 Volatile alcohol at #7
- ← 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Nylon-12)
- → 1 Glycerin at #17, the anchor humectant
- → 2 Sodium Hyaluronate at #23, hyaluronic family
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- ← 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Nylon-12)
- ← 3 Volatile alcohol at #7
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- → 3 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- → 6 Quick-setting carrier (alcohol at #7), fast, even canvas
- → 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
- ← 6 High mineral load at #4 greys under foundation
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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 (32)
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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Legacy UV filter (Homosalate), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 12 UV protection
- ↓ 14 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- ↑ 9 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Legacy UV filter (Octocrylene), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 16 UV protection
- ↓ 10.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- ↑ 22 migrates into eyes with sweat
- ↑ 15 co-stains alongside avobenzone
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Legacy UV filter (Oxybenzone), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 22 UV protection
- ↑ 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
- ↑ 20 yellow stains on white cotton
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide)
- ↑ 31.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 35 10.9% declared
- ↑ 20 10.9% declared
- ↑ 10 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- pills ← 6 High mineral load greys under foundation
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5 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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7 Alcohol
Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Supporting ingredient
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10 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↑ 5 minor malassezia feeder
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11 Nylon-12
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
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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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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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15 Fragrance
Fragrance
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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17 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 → nourishing the anchor humectant
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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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 → nourishing hyaluronic family
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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29 Citric Acid
pH adjuster
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
Is the Clarins Uv Plus Anti-Pollution Sunscreen Multi-Protection Broad Spectrum Spf 50 good?
It scores 49.4/100 in our ratings, toward the lower end. Protection is rated moderate, and it relies largely on older filters such as Homosalate and Oxybenzone.
Is the Clarins Uv Plus Anti-Pollution Sunscreen Multi-Protection Broad Spectrum Spf 50 mineral or chemical?
It is mainly chemical with some mineral support. It combines Homosalate, Octocrylene and Oxybenzone (Benzophenone-3) with mineral Titanium Dioxide.
Does it work under makeup?
Yes, it works well as a makeup base. The finish is balanced and white cast risk is low, though it can sting somewhat near the eyes.