cute press UV Expert Protection Aqua Splash Spf 50+ Pa+++
74/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
cute press UV Expert Protection Aqua Splash is an SPF 50+ PA+++ hybrid sunscreen that pairs chemical filters with Titanium Dioxide, so it blends classic and modern UV coverage. It wears lightweight with a matte finish and a low white cast, and it is rated excellent as a makeup base, though it may have a medium chance of stinging near the eyes. Scoring 74.4/100 with excellent protection, it is a solid choice for oily skin and for layering under makeup.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
94
- +17.1 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #4, UV filter
- +34.2 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #6, UV filter (UVA1 +20.9)
- +20.9 Benzophenone-3 at #7, UV filter
- +26.4 Titanium Dioxide at #10, UV filter (UVA1 +4)
- +28.8 Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol at #13, UV filter (UVA1 +10.8)
- −17 UVB coverage saturated
- −19.7 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +3 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Health safety
Low
7
- +100 Starting score
- −70 Oxybenzone at #7 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- −12.6 Octinoxate at #4, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- +0 2 endocrine-scrutinized filters together
- −10 Propylparaben at #40, endocrine-scrutinized preservative
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Allergens
Low
94
- +100 Starting score
- −6 Photoallergen-tail UV filters (Benzophenone-3)
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White cast
Low
82
- +100 Starting score
- −15 Titanium Dioxide at #10
- −3 Tinosorb M at #13
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Eye sting
Medium
55
- +100 Starting score
- −11 Oxybenzone at #7, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −11 Octinoxate at #4, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −18 Volatile alcohol at #2
- −5 Alcohol high up speeds filter migration
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Heavy feel
Low
97
- +100 Starting score
- −6 Titanium Dioxide at #10
- +2.4 Volatile alcohol at #2, evaporating texture
- +0.9 Volatile silicone at #5, flashes off
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Fungal acne
High
37
- +100 Starting score
- −36 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Lecithin)
- −27 3 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Glyceryl Isostearate, PEG-60 Glyceryl Isostearate, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate)
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Fabric stains
Medium
60
- +100 Starting score
- −20 Oxybenzone at #7, yellow stains on white cotton
- −15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #6, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
- −5 Titanium Dioxide at #10, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- ← 22 Volatile alcohol at #2
- ← 5 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- → 1 Glycerin at #15, the anchor humectant
- → 2 Sodium Hyaluronate at #25, hyaluronic family
- → 1 1 strong humectants (Panthenol)
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- ← 4 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 5 Volatile alcohol at #2
- ← 1 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Caprylyl Methicone)
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Makeup base
Excellent
PillsPrimer
- → 5 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- → 10 Quick-setting carrier (alcohol at #2), fast, even canvas
- → 1 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- ← 1 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Polyacrylate)
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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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2 Alcohol
Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
- ↑ 5 high up speeds filter migration
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3 Lecithin
Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 36 feeds malassezia
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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate)
- ↑ 17.1 UV protection
- ↓ 12.6 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- ↑ 11 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light ← 5 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
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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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Legacy UV filter (Oxybenzone)
- ↑ 20.9 UV protection
- ↑ 11 migrates into eyes with sweat
- ↑ 20 yellow stains on white cotton
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Supporting ingredient
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Supporting ingredient
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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)
- ↑ 5 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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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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14 Dimethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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15 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 → nourishing the anchor humectant
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16 Zinc Pca
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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23 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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24 Phytantriol
Supporting ingredient
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 → nourishing hyaluronic family
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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27 Panthenol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
- 1 → nourishing humectant
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Botanical extract
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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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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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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Supporting ingredient
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35 Hydroxide K
pH adjuster
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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39 Ethylparaben
Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
- ↓ 10 endocrine-scrutinized preservative
Is cute press UV Expert Aqua Splash good under makeup?
Yes, it is rated excellent as a makeup base, and its matte finish helps keep shine down. The lightweight feel makes it easy to layer.
Is the cute press UV Expert Protection Aqua Splash Spf 50+ Pa+++ mineral or chemical?
It is a hybrid, pairing chemical filters with Titanium Dioxide. That mix gives it both classic and modern UV coverage.
Does it sting the eyes?
It has a medium chance of stinging if it reaches the eyes, so apply carefully around that area. Overall it scores 74.4/100 with excellent protection.