Curatio Suncote Gel SPF 30
63/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Curatio Suncote Gel SPF 30 is a chemical sunscreen built on an older-generation filter set of ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, avobenzone (butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane) and phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid. The gel format feels lightweight with a balanced finish and leaves no white cast, though it may sting if it gets into the eyes. It is low risk for clogging pores. With a score of 63 out of 100 and only moderate protection, it is a serviceable everyday option rather than a standout.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Moderate
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- +18 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #2, UV filter
- +28.5 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane at #4, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
- +13.3 Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid at #5, UV filter
- ×0.9 Limited long-UVA1 coverage
- ×0.75 Avobenzone + octinoxate degrade each other in sunlight
- +1 Label claims (SPF 30)
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Health safety
High
61
- +100 Starting score
- −36 Octinoxate at #2 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- −3.5 Avobenzone at #4, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Allergens
Medium
54
- +100 Starting score
- −18 Fragrance
- −12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
- −16 Sensitizing preservatives (DMDM Hydantoin, Diazolidinyl Urea)
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Eye sting
Medium
56
- +100 Starting score
- −16 Avobenzone at #4, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −16 Octinoxate at #2, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −4 Ensulizole at #5, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −8 Fragrance
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Fabric stains
Medium
55
- +100 Starting score
- −45 Avobenzone at #4, reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- ← 2 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Isononyl Isononanoate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- → 2 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- ← 7 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.
How we rate 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 (13)
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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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 18 UV protection
- ↑ 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
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pH adjuster
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Legacy UV filter (Avobenzone)
- ↑ 28.5 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↓ 3.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- ↑ 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
- ↑ 45 reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
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Legacy UV filter (Ensulizole)
- ↑ 13.3 UV protection
- ↑ 4 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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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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11 Fragrance
Fragrance
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12 BHT
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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13 Ci 16255
Colorant or pigment
Does Curatio Suncote Gel SPF 30 leave a white cast?
No. It is a chemical gel sunscreen and rates low for white cast, so it disappears into the skin without a visible film.
Is Curatio Suncote Gel SPF 30 mineral or chemical?
It is a chemical sunscreen. Its UV filters are ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, avobenzone and phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, an older-generation blend.
Is Curatio Suncote Gel SPF 30 any good?
It scores 63 out of 100 with moderate protection. It is a serviceable lightweight everyday gel with no white cast and low pore-clogging risk, though it can sting if it gets into the eyes.