Genabelle Laser Soothing Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA+++
67/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Genabelle Laser Soothing Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA+++ is a hybrid sunscreen that pairs chemical filters with titanium dioxide, including modern bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine alongside ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate and ethylhexyl salicylate. It has a balanced finish, stays lightweight, and is low on white cast, and it generally does not sting, with low pore-clogging risk for breakout-prone skin. Protection is rated good. At 67.3/100 it is a middle-of-the-pack pick suited to everyday wear under skincare or makeup.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
60
- +17.1 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #6, UV filter
- +26.4 Titanium Dioxide at #8, UV filter (UVA1 +4)
- +6.4 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #9, UV filter
- +9.6 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor at #10, UV filter
- +28.8 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #14, UV filter (UVA1 +9.6)
- −24.7 UVB coverage saturated
- ×0.9 Limited long-UVA1 coverage
- +3 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Health safety
Low
7
- +100 Starting score
- −80 Enzacamene (4-MBC) at #10 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- −12.6 Octinoxate at #6, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- +0 2 endocrine-scrutinized filters together
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Allergens
Low
96
- +100 Starting score
- −4 Photoallergen-tail UV filters (4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor)
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White cast
Low
86
- +100 Starting score
- −15 Titanium Dioxide at #8
- +1 Coated minerals (Alumina)
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Eye sting
Low
86
- +100 Starting score
- −11 Octinoxate at #6, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −3 Octisalate at #9, migrates into eyes with sweat
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Heavy feel
Low
94
- +100 Starting score
- −6 Titanium Dioxide at #8
- −2 Ozokerite at #13, wax film
- +2 Volatile silicone at #5, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Medium
62
- +100 Starting score
- −18 1 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Sorbitan Olivate)
- −18 2 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Glycol Stearate, PEG-2 Stearate)
- −2 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains
Low
95
- +100 Starting score
- −5 Titanium Dioxide at #8, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Hydrating
LightNourishing
- ← 5 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- → 16 Glycerin at #2, the anchor humectant
- → 1 Humectant polyols
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- ← 4 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- → 5 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- ← 7 Humectant syrup tackiness
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +2 1 water-locking waxes
Full ingredient list (39)
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 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 16 → nourishing the anchor humectant
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Supporting ingredient
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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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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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate)
- ↑ 17.1 UV protection
- ↓ 12.6 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- ↑ 11 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 → nourishing humectant polyol
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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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Legacy UV filter (Octisalate), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 6.4 UV protection
- ↑ 3 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Legacy UV filter (4-MBC), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 9.6 UV protection
- ↓ 80 Enzacamene (4-MBC) (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 18 feeds malassezia
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13 Ozokerite
Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
- ↑ 2 wax film
- ↑ 2 wax water lock
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 28.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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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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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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20 Dimethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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22 Alumina
Supporting ingredient
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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27 Silk Extract
Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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31 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↑ 2 minor malassezia feeder
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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33 Allantoin
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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pH adjuster
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35 Aroma
Fragrance
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
Is Genabelle Laser Soothing Sunscreen good for oily or acne-prone skin?
It can suit oily and breakout-prone skin reasonably well. The finish is balanced and pore-clogging risk is rated low, so it is generally a lower-risk pick for acne-prone users.
Is the Genabelle Laser Soothing Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA+++ mineral or chemical?
It is a hybrid. It combines chemical filters with titanium dioxide, including the modern filter bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine.
Is Genabelle Laser Soothing Sunscreen any good?
It scores 67.3/100, a mid-range result. Protection is good and it stays lightweight with low white cast, making it a solid everyday option.