Dr. Ceuracle Pro Balance Biotics Clear Up Sun SPF 50
87/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Dr. Ceuracle Pro Balance Biotics Clear Up Sun SPF 50 is a mineral-and-modern hybrid pairing zinc oxide and titanium dioxide with newer filters like DHHB, Tinosorb S and ethylhexyl triazone for excellent broad-spectrum protection. It has a matte, lightweight finish and does not tend to sting, with low pore-clogging risk that generally suits oily and acne-prone skin. The mineral content does leave a visible white cast, and it works passably under makeup. With excellent protection and a high score, it is a strong choice for those who want mineral coverage plus modern filters.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
100
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +26.4 Titanium Dioxide at #9, UV filter (UVA1 +4)
- +28.8 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #12, UV filter (UVA1 +17.6)
- +28.8 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #13, UV filter (UVA1 +9.6)
- +13.2 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #14, UV filter
- β15.8 UVB coverage saturated
- β18.2 UVA2 coverage saturated
- β4.2 UVA1 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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Allergens
Low
98
- +100 Starting score
- β2 Essential oils (Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil)
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White cast
High
26
- +100 Starting score
- β55 Zinc Oxide at #2
- β15 Titanium Dioxide at #9
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- +5.6 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane)
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Heavy feel
Low
66
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Zinc Oxide at #2
- β6 Titanium Dioxide at #9
- +11.5 Volatile silicone at #3, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Low
86
- +100 Starting score
- β14 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate)
- +0 Saccharomyces Ferment Extract at #35, ferment, disputed Malassezia trigger (not penalized)
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Fabric stains
Low
65
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #12, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
- β15 Zinc Oxide at #2, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 4.5 3 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Nylon-12)
- β 8 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
- β 1 Glycerin at #30, the anchor humectant
- β 2 Sodium Hyaluronate at #17, hyaluronic family
- β 1 Humectant polyols
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 3 3 sebum-absorbing powders (Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Nylon-12, Polymethylsilsesquioxane)
- β 7 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 6 4 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dibutyl Adipate, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, β¦)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 6 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 15 High mineral load at #2 greys under foundation
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.
How we rate water resistance βFull ingredient list (40)
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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1 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light β 5 mild sebum absorbent
- pills β 15 High mineral load greys under foundation
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 8 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
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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
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant polyol
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 14 feeds malassezia
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 26.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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10 Disiloxane
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 28.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 28.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 13.2 UV protection
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Botanical extract
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 β nourishing hyaluronic family
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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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Supporting ingredient
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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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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23 Nylon-12
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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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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Supporting ingredient
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30 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Supporting ingredient
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Supporting ingredient
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Supporting ingredient
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Supporting ingredient
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Botanical extract
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36 Theanine
Supporting ingredient
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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38 Glutathione
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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40 Milk Lipids
Supporting ingredient
Is Dr. Ceuracle Pro Balance Biotics Clear Up Sun mineral or chemical?
It is a mineral-and-modern hybrid, pairing zinc oxide and titanium dioxide with newer filters like DHHB and Tinosorb S for excellent broad-spectrum SPF 50.
Does the Dr. Ceuracle Pro Balance Biotics Clear Up Sun SPF 50 leave a white cast?
Yes, the mineral content commonly leaves a visible white cast, so blend it in well. The trade-off is added mineral protection alongside the modern filters.
Is it good for oily or acne-prone skin?
It generally suits oily and acne-prone skin, with a matte, lightweight finish and low pore-clogging risk. With excellent protection and a high score it is a strong pick if you want mineral plus modern filters.