Clinicos Tone-up Truth Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++
78/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Clinicos Tone-up Truth Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++ is a hybrid formula blending chemical filters with mineral Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide plus modern Tinosorb S. It wears matte and lightweight, does not commonly sting, and is a good makeup base, though as a tone-up it can show a medium level of white cast. Breakout risk is generally low. With excellent protection and a score of 78, it is a strong pick for those who want a brightening daily sunscreen.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
90
- +18 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #3, UV filter
- +38.9 Zinc Oxide at #4, UV filter (UVA1 +17.1)
- +7.6 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #6, UV filter
- +26.4 Titanium Dioxide at #11, UV filter (UVA1 +4)
- +28.8 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #14, UV filter (UVA1 +9.6)
- −27.6 UVB coverage saturated
- −6.4 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Health safety
High
64
- +100 Starting score
- −36 Octinoxate at #3 (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Allergens
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- −18 Fragrance
- −12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
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White cast
Medium
53
- +100 Starting score
- −30 Zinc Oxide at #4
- −15 Titanium Dioxide at #11
- −10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- +8.3 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Hydrogen Dimethicone)
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Eye sting
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- −16 Octinoxate at #3, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −6 Octisalate at #6, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −8 Fragrance
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Heavy feel
Low
79
- +100 Starting score
- −22 Zinc Oxide at #4
- −6 Titanium Dioxide at #11
- +7 Volatile silicone at #2, flashes off
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- −10 Zinc Oxide at #4, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- −5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- ← 1.5 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- ← 10 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 2 Zinc Oxide at #4, mild sebum absorbent
- → 1 Glycerin at #15, the anchor humectant
- → 1 1 strong humectants (Panthenol)
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- ← 1 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- ← 9 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 4 2 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Caprylyl Methicone, Dicaprylyl Carbonate)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- → 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- → 8 1 velvet elastomer fillers, blur and grip
- → 4 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- ← 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 (40)
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 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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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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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 18 UV protection
- ↑ 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide)
- ↑ 38.9 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 10 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light ← 2 mild sebum absorbent
- pills ← 6 High mineral load greys under foundation
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Legacy UV filter (Octisalate)
- ↑ 7.6 UV protection
- ↑ 6 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light ← 2 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 2 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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10 Propanediol
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 26.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 28.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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15 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 → nourishing the anchor humectant
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16 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light ← 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte ← 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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19 Dimethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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25 Panthenol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
- 1 → nourishing humectant
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26 Niacinamide
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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28 Allantoin
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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33 Adenosine
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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40 Fragrance
Fragrance
Does the Clinicos Tone-up sunscreen leave a white cast?
As a tone-up it can show a medium level of white cast, which gives a brightening effect. The finish is matte.
Is the Clinicos Tone-up Truth Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++ good for oily or acne-prone skin?
Yes, the matte, lightweight finish and low breakout risk suit oily and acne-prone skin. It also works well under makeup.
Is it good?
It scores 78 out of 100 with excellent protection from a hybrid filter blend. It is a strong pick if you want a brightening daily sunscreen.