Cliniderm Mattifying Fluid Sun Face Fluid Spf 50+
95/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Cliniderm Mattifying Fluid Sun Face Fluid SPF 50+ is a chemical sunscreen with a fully modern filter set including Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Triazone and Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol for excellent protection. The fluid is lightweight with a matte finish, low white cast and no common stinging, and it works well as a makeup base. Its low pore-clogging profile suits oily and acne-prone skin. With a score of 95.4/100, it is one of the strongest all-around daily sunscreens in the catalog.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
100
- +8 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #3, UV filter
- +45.6 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #5, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
- +34.2 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #6, UV filter (UVA1 +20.9)
- +17.6 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #8, UV filter
- +28.8 Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol at #14, UV filter (UVA1 +10.8)
- −20.3 UVB coverage saturated
- −12 UVA2 coverage saturated
- −1.9 UVA1 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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Eye sting
Low
91
- +100 Starting score
- −9 Octisalate at #3, migrates into eyes with sweat
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Heavy feel
Low
99
- +100 Starting score
- −1 Paraffinum Liquidum at #25, heavy oil
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Fungal acne
Medium
58
- +100 Starting score
- −42 3 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Glyceryl Behenate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate)
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- −15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #6, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- ← 6 3 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Nylon-12)
- → 4 Glycerin at #12, the anchor humectant
- → 1 1 strong humectants (Diglycerin)
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- ← 5 3 sebum-absorbing powders (Nylon-12, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Silica)
- ← 5 2 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dibutyl Adipate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate)
- → 1 Occlusives seal moisture in (Paraffinum Liquidum)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- → 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
- → 5 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- ← 1 Occlusives/waxes float the 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 (33)
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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 3 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Legacy UV filter (Octisalate), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 8 UV protection
- ↑ 9 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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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S)
- ↑ 45.6 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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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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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 24 feeds malassezia
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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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9 Nylon-12
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
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10 Nylon 6/12
Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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12 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 4 → nourishing the anchor humectant
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13 Propanediol
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb M), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 28.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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15 Diglycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 → nourishing humectant
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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
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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19 Zinc Pca
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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23 Dimethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
- ↑ 1 heavy oil
- 1 → dewy occlusive
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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29 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light ← 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte ← 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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31 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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pH adjuster
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33 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
Does Cliniderm Mattifying Fluid leave a white cast?
No, white cast is rated low. It is a fully chemical fluid with modern filters that absorb cleanly, so it generally suits a range of skin tones.
Is the Cliniderm Mattifying Fluid Sun Face Fluid Spf 50+ good for oily or acne-prone skin?
Yes, it gives a matte finish and has a low pore-clogging tendency, so it is well suited to oily and breakout-prone skin. It also does not commonly sting.
Is Cliniderm Mattifying Fluid SPF 50 any good?
It scores 95.4/100 with excellent protection, one of the highest results in the catalog. The modern filters, matte finish and good makeup compatibility make it a standout daily sunscreen.