Coppertone Sport Clear SPF 50 Lotion
66/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
The Coppertone Sport Clear SPF 50 Lotion is a chemical sunscreen built on an older filter blend of Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, and Octocrylene, which provides good protection. It has a matte finish, wears light, and leaves little to no white cast, so it works well under makeup and suits a sporty, sweat-prone routine. It is generally low risk for clogged pores, though the format commonly carries a mild sting risk near the eyes. With a score of 66.0 out of 100 and good protection, it is a dependable active-day option.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
61
- +30 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +16)
- +12 Homosalate at #2, UV filter
- +8 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #3, UV filter
- +15.2 Octocrylene at #4, UV filter
- Γ0.9 Limited long-UVA1 coverage
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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Health safety
Medium
46
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Homosalate at #2 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β10.5 Octocrylene at #4, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β3.5 Avobenzone at #1, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Allergens
Low
67
- +100 Starting score
- β18 Fragrance
- β12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
- β3 Photoallergen-tail UV filters (Octocrylene)
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Eye sting
Medium
35
- +100 Starting score
- β24 Avobenzone at #1, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β15 Octocrylene at #4, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β9 Homosalate at #2, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β9 Octisalate at #3, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β8 Fragrance
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Fabric stains
High
25
- +100 Starting score
- β50 Avobenzone at #1, reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
- β15 Octocrylene at #4, co-stains alongside avobenzone
- β10 Avobenzone + Octocrylene, the classic staining pair
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 13 Volatile alcohol at #5
- β 3 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Calcium Starch Octenylsuccinate)
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 2 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Calcium Starch Octenylsuccinate, Silica)
- β 3 Volatile alcohol at #5
- β 2 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dicaprylyl Ether)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 8 1 velvet elastomer fillers, blur and grip
- β 6 Quick-setting carrier (alcohol at #5), fast, even canvas
- β 2 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (PVP)
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Water resistance
Resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +10 2 film-forming polymers that lock the formula on for water resistance
- +12 Label claims water resistance (sport / 40-80 min)
Full ingredient list (16)
What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, β / β give the direction, and β / β 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 (Avobenzone), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 30 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 3.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β 24 migrates into eyes with sweat
- β 50 reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
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Legacy UV filter (Homosalate), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 12 UV protection
- β 9 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Legacy UV filter (Octisalate), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 8 UV protection
- β 9 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Legacy UV filter (Octocrylene)
- β 15.2 UV protection
- β 10.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β 15 migrates into eyes with sweat
- β 15 co-stains alongside avobenzone
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Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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9 PVP
Film former, locks the formula onto skin for water resistance
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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11 Polyester-27
Film former, locks the formula onto skin for water resistance
- β 7 film former
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
- β 3 film former
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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15 Fragrance
Fragrance
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16 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 1 sebum-absorbing powder
Is the Coppertone Sport Clear SPF 50 Lotion good for oily or acne-prone skin?
It has a matte finish and is generally low risk for clogged pores, so it can suit oily or acne-prone skin. The lightweight feel helps it sit comfortably. Reapply after heavy sweat or water for continued protection.
Does the Coppertone Sport Clear SPF 50 Lotion leave a white cast?
No, it is rated low for white cast and is designed to go on clear. As a chemical sunscreen, it absorbs without a visible mineral film. The matte finish keeps shine in check.
Is this sunscreen mineral or chemical?
It is a chemical sunscreen. It uses an older filter blend of Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, and Octocrylene.