it Cosmetics It CC+ Cream Illumination SPF 50+
81/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
it Cosmetics It CC+ Cream Illumination SPF 50+ is a mineral SPF 50 tinted CC cream filtered with titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. The balanced finish and low white cast make it forgiving for a 100 percent mineral formula, and it stays lightweight with low pore-clogging potential. It does not sting and is generally easy to layer under or in place of makeup. With a score of 81.4 and good protection, it is a solid pick for everyday tinted coverage.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
75
- +33 Titanium Dioxide at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +5)
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- β1 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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Health safety
High
93
- +100 Starting score
- β7 Retinyl Palmitate at #72, disputed vitamin-A sunlight signal, under review
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Allergens
Low
90
- +100 Starting score
- β10 Essential oils (Citrus Limonium Peel Oil, Citrus Sinensis Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, β¦)
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White cast
Low
86
- +100 Starting score
- β14 Zinc Oxide, 6.3% declared
- β18 Titanium Dioxide, 9% declared
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- β15 Pure mineral formula (15.3% total declared)
- +39.9 Tinted formula, pigment masks the cast
- +2.6 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide)
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Heavy feel
Low
62
- +100 Starting score
- β8 Zinc Oxide, 6.3% declared
- β20 Titanium Dioxide, 9% declared
- β10 Both minerals in the top 3, dual mineral paste
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Comedogenic
Low
99
- +100 Starting score
- β1 Persea Gratissima Oil at #36, moderate comedogenic signal
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Fungal acne
Medium
50
- +100 Starting score
- β12 1 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Sorbitan Isostearate)
- β18 2 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Persea Gratissima Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil)
- 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 #84, 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
Balanced
LightNourishing
- β 3 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 #44, the anchor humectant
- β 2 Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid at #59, hyaluronic family
- β 1 Humectant polyols
- β 2 2 emollient lipids (Persea Gratissima Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 3 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 2 2 emollient lipids (Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 5 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 (84)
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 9% declared
- β 20 9% 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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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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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
- 1 β nourishing humectant polyol
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Botanical extract
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 2 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 2 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 1 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 1 volatile carrier, flashes off
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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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Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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19 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 minor malassezia feeder
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Supporting ingredient
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Plant oil, an emollient
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 12 feeds malassezia
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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28 Bergamot
Supporting ingredient
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Plant oil, an emollient
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Plant oil, an emollient
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Botanical extract
- 1 β nourishing emollient lipid
- 1 β dewy emollient lipid
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Plant oil, an emollient
- β 1 moderate comedogenic signal
- 1 β nourishing emollient lipid
- 1 β dewy emollient lipid
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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37 Niacinamide
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Plant oil, an emollient
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39 Cholesterol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Supporting ingredient
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Botanical extract
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44 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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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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Supporting ingredient
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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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Supporting ingredient
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Botanical extract
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58 Steareth-20
Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 β nourishing hyaluronic family
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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62 Citric Acid
pH adjuster
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Supporting ingredient
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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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69 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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70 Thiamine Hcl
Supporting ingredient
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71 Riboflavin
Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 7 disputed vitamin-A sunlight signal, under review
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Supporting ingredient
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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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75 Niacin
Supporting ingredient
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76 Folic Acid
Supporting ingredient
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77 Chrysin
Supporting ingredient
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Supporting ingredient
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79 Biotin
Supporting ingredient
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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83 Mica
Colorant or pigment
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84 Iron Oxides
Colorant or pigment
- β 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
Does the it Cosmetics It CC+ Cream Illumination SPF 50+ leave a white cast?
White cast is generally low for a mineral formula. It uses titanium dioxide and zinc oxide but pairs them with a tint and balanced finish, so it tends to blend more easily than a plain mineral cream.
Is the it Cosmetics It CC+ Cream Illumination SPF 50+ mineral or chemical?
It is fully mineral. The only UV filters are titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, with no chemical filters in the list.
Is it good for oily or acne-prone skin?
It reads low on pore-clogging potential and keeps a balanced finish, so it is generally agreeable for combination skin. Those who want a true matte look may prefer a dedicated matte sunscreen.