Dr. Ceuracle Recovery BB Balm SPF 28 Pa ++
70/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Dr. Ceuracle Recovery BB Balm SPF 28 Pa++ is a tinted BB balm that blends titanium dioxide and zinc oxide with older chemical filters, so it leans mineral and chemical together. It wears with a matte finish, stays lightweight, and keeps white cast low, and it generally does not sting. Breakout risk is commonly low and it works well as a makeup base. With good protection and a score of 70.2 out of 100, it is a solid everyday tinted option for those who want light coverage with their SPF.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
60
- +33 Titanium Dioxide at #3, UV filter (UVA1 +5)
- +6.4 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #11, UV filter
- +14.4 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #12, UV filter
- +24.6 Zinc Oxide at #13, UV filter (UVA1 +10.8)
- β11.4 UVB coverage saturated
- Γ0.9 Limited long-UVA1 coverage
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Health safety
High
64
- +100 Starting score
- β36 Octinoxate at #12 (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Allergens
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- β18 Fragrance
- β12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
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White cast
Low
83
- +100 Starting score
- β5 Zinc Oxide at #13
- β50 Titanium Dioxide at #3
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- +45.5 Tinted formula, pigment masks the cast
- +2.9 Coated minerals (Aluminum Hydroxide, Methicone)
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Eye sting
Low
83
- +100 Starting score
- β5 Octinoxate at #12, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β3 Octisalate at #11, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β1 Volatile alcohol at #37
- β8 Fragrance
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Heavy feel
Low
75
- +100 Starting score
- β3 Zinc Oxide at #13
- β30 Titanium Dioxide at #3
- +8.3 Volatile silicone at #2, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Low
91
- +100 Starting score
- β9 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate)
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Fabric stains
Medium
40
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Iron-oxide pigments at #20, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- β15 Titanium Dioxide at #3, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 2 Volatile alcohol at #37
- β 9.5 4 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, β¦)
- β 8 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 2 Titanium Dioxide at #3, mild sebum absorbent
- β 10 Glycerin at #4, the anchor humectant
- β 1 Humectant polyols
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 9 4 sebum-absorbing powders (Talc, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Silica, β¦)
- β 7 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 0.5 Volatile alcohol at #37
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 9 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 8 1 velvet elastomer fillers, blur and grip
- β 1.5 Humectant syrup tackiness (partly offset by the base)
- β 7.5 High mineral load at #3 greys under foundation (tinted)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +3 1 film-forming polymers that lock the formula on for water resistance
Full ingredient list (42)
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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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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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 33 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light β 2 mild sebum absorbent
- pills β 7.5 High mineral load greys under foundation (tinted)
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4 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 10 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant polyol
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6 Talc
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 6 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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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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10 Arbutin
Supporting ingredient
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Legacy UV filter (Octisalate), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 6.4 UV protection
- β 3 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 14.4 UV protection
- β 5 migrates into eyes with sweat
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13 Zinc Oxide
Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 24.6 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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14 Isoeicosane
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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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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20 Iron Oxides
Colorant or pigment
- β 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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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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25 Silica
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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26 Methicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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27 Iron Oxides
Colorant or pigment
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Supporting ingredient
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29 Iron Oxides
Colorant or pigment
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Emollient, softens and smooths 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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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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33 Fragrance
Fragrance
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34 Adenosine
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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35 BHT
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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36 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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37 Alcohol
Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
Does the Dr. Ceuracle Recovery BB Balm SPF 28 Pa ++ leave a white cast?
White cast is rated low, so it generally blends in with a matte finish. The tint also helps it match skin.
Is the Dr. Ceuracle Recovery BB Balm SPF 28 Pa ++ good for oily or acne-prone skin?
It has a matte finish and low pore-clogging risk, so it is commonly suitable for oily or breakout-prone skin. It does not sting in normal use.
Is it good?
It has good protection and a score of 70.2 out of 100, plus it works well as a makeup base. It is a solid everyday tinted SPF option.