it Cosmetics CC Cream Oil- Free Matte SPF 40
84/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
it Cosmetics CC Cream Oil-Free Matte is a mineral SPF 40 that protects with titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. It is formulated as a tinted, oil-free matte base, sits lightweight on skin, keeps white cast low, and is rated to work well under or in place of makeup. Its low pore-clogging profile and non-stinging feel make it generally suited to oily and combination skin. With good protection and a strong score of 84.1, it is a solid pick for everyday wear that doubles as coverage.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
74
- +33 Titanium Dioxide at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +5)
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- β1 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +1 Label claims (SPF 40)
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White cast
Low
87
- +100 Starting score
- β14 Zinc Oxide, 6.3% declared
- β18 Titanium Dioxide, 7.4% declared
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- β2 Titanium Dioxide as pigment (CI 77891) at #75
- β8 Pure mineral formula (13.7% total declared)
- +36.4 Tinted formula, pigment masks the cast
- +2.3 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide)
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Heavy feel
Low
72
- +100 Starting score
- β8 Zinc Oxide, 6.3% declared
- β20 Titanium Dioxide, 7.4% declared
- β10 Both minerals in the top 3, dual mineral paste
- +9.5 Volatile silicone at #7, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Medium
68
- +100 Starting score
- β12 1 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Sorbitan Isostearate)
- β18 2 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Steareth-20)
- β2 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains
Medium
40
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Iron-oxide pigments at #74, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- β15 Titanium Dioxide at #1, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 1.5 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane)
- β 5 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
- β 2 Titanium Dioxide at #1, mild sebum absorbent
- β 1 Glycerin at #32, the anchor humectant
- β 2 Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid at #71, hyaluronic family
- β 1 Humectant polyols
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 1 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane)
- β 4 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 8 1 velvet elastomer fillers, blur and grip
- β 7.5 High mineral load at #1 greys under foundation (tinted)
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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 (75)
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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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 33 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 18 7.4% declared
- β 20 7.4% declared
- 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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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 14 6.3% declared
- β 8 6.3% declared
- light β 5 mild sebum absorbent
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3 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant polyol
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 5 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
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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
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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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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Supporting ingredient
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15 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 minor malassezia feeder
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 12 feeds malassezia
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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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Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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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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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Supporting ingredient
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Supporting ingredient
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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32 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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33 Niacinamide
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Botanical extract
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35 Sulfur
Supporting ingredient
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36 Cholesterol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Botanical extract
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Supporting ingredient
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Botanical extract
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40 Maltodextrin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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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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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Botanical extract
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Supporting ingredient
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50 Silk Extract
Botanical extract
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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Supporting ingredient
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54 Citric Acid
pH adjuster
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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61 Steareth-20
Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Botanical extract
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Supporting ingredient
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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 β nourishing hyaluronic family
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72 Chrysin
Supporting ingredient
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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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74 Iron Oxides
Colorant or pigment
- β 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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Colorant or pigment
Does the it Cosmetics CC Cream leave a white cast?
White cast is rated low. It is a tinted mineral CC cream, so the color adapts to skin and it wears as a matte, lightweight base rather than a chalky layer.
Is the it Cosmetics CC Cream Oil- Free Matte SPF 40 good for oily or acne-prone skin?
Yes, it is generally well suited. It is oil-free with a matte finish and a low pore-clogging rating, and it does not sting, which commonly works for oily and combination skin.
Is this sunscreen any good?
It scores 84.1 out of 100, which is strong. Protection is good at SPF 40, it works well under or in place of makeup, and the mineral filters suit sensitive skin.