cute press Uv Expert Protection Smooth & Matte Sunscreen Spf 50+ Pa+++
76/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
cute press UV Expert Protection Smooth & Matte Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA+++ is a hybrid sunscreen pairing mineral zinc oxide and titanium dioxide with modern triazine filters and chemical cinnamate. It dries matte and generally does not sting, with a moderate white cast and a somewhat heavier feel. The low pore-clogging profile makes it acne-friendly, and the matte finish suits oilier skin. Scoring 76/100 with excellent protection, it is a strong, shine-controlling everyday pick.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
86
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #3, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +31.4 Titanium Dioxide at #6, UV filter (UVA1 +4.8)
- +14.4 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #9, UV filter
- +4.8 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #19, UV filter
- +14.4 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #21, UV filter (UVA1 +4.8)
- +6.6 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #29, UV filter
- −25.4 UVB coverage saturated
- −4.6 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +3 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Health safety
Medium
54
- +100 Starting score
- −36 Octinoxate at #9 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- −10 Propylparaben at #47, endocrine-scrutinized preservative
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White cast
Medium
58
- +100 Starting score
- −55 Zinc Oxide at #3
- −35 Titanium Dioxide at #6
- −10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- +50 Iron-oxide undertone, partial masking
- +7.5 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Hydrogen Dimethicone)
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Eye sting
Low
94
- +100 Starting score
- −5 Octinoxate at #9, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −1 Octisalate at #19, migrates into eyes with sweat
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Heavy feel
Medium
57
- +100 Starting score
- −40 Zinc Oxide at #3
- −16 Titanium Dioxide at #6
- −2 Polyethylene at #22, wax film
- +14.5 Volatile silicone at #2, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Low
95
- +100 Starting score
- −5 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains
Medium
40
- +100 Starting score
- −40 Iron-oxide pigments at #50, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- −15 Zinc Oxide at #3, 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
- ← 5 Zinc Oxide at #3, mild sebum absorbent
- → 1 Glycerin at #44, the anchor humectant
- → 2 Sodium Hyaluronate at #34, hyaluronic family
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- ← 1 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- ← 9 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- → 1 1 emollient lipids (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- → 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- ← 7.5 High mineral load at #3 greys under foundation (tinted)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +2 1 water-locking waxes
Full ingredient list (55)
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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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light ← 5 mild sebum absorbent
- pills ← 7.5 High mineral load greys under foundation (tinted)
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide)
- ↑ 31.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↑ 5 minor malassezia feeder
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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 14.4 UV protection
- ↑ 5 migrates into eyes with sweat
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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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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Supporting ingredient
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Legacy UV filter (Octisalate), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 4.8 UV protection
- ↑ 1 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Film former, locks the formula onto skin for water resistance
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 14.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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22 Polyethylene
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↑ 2 wax film
- ↑ 2 wax water lock
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 1 → dewy emollient lipid
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26 Dimethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Botanical extract
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28 Alfalfa
Supporting ingredient
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 6.6 UV protection
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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31 Ursolic Acid
Supporting ingredient
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32 Chitosan
Supporting ingredient
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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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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36 PEG-8
Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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37 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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40 Citric Acid
pH adjuster
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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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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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44 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 → nourishing the anchor humectant
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45 Bisabolol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
- ↓ 10 endocrine-scrutinized preservative
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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49 BHT
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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50 Ci 77492
Colorant or pigment
- ↑ 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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Supporting ingredient
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52 Ci 77491
Colorant or pigment
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53 Ci 77499
Colorant or pigment
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Colorant or pigment
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
Is cute press UV Expert good for oily skin?
It can suit oily skin. The finish is matte and the pore-clogging profile is low, so it generally helps control shine on breakout-prone complexions.
Does the cute press Uv Expert Protection Smooth & Matte Sunscreen Spf 50+ Pa+++ leave a white cast?
It can leave a moderate white cast. It is a hybrid with mineral zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, so some cast is possible, though the formula aims for a smooth matte finish.
Is cute press UV Expert good?
It scores 76 out of 100 in our rating with excellent protection. It is a strong, shine-controlling everyday pick.