Kanebo SENSAI Cellular Protective Cream For Face SPF 50+
81/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Kanebo SENSAI Cellular Protective Cream For Face SPF 50+ is a hybrid sunscreen that pairs zinc oxide with modern chemical filters such as Ethylhexyl Triazone and Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine. It finishes matte, stays lightweight, and rates low for white cast, so it suits most skin tones. Breakout-trigger is low, and it works okay under makeup. Scoring 81.1/100 with excellent protection, it is a high-performing face sunscreen.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
100
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #3, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +20.9 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #6, UV filter
- +38.4 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #8, UV filter (UVA1 +12.8)
- +28.8 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #9, UV filter (UVA1 +17.6)
- +14.4 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #11, UV filter
- β28.7 UVB coverage saturated
- β11.4 UVA2 coverage saturated
- β3.4 UVA1 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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Health safety
High
64
- +100 Starting score
- β36 Octinoxate at #11 (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Allergens
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- β18 Fragrance
- β7 3 declared fragrance allergens
- β5 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
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White cast
Low
74
- +100 Starting score
- β27.5 Zinc Oxide at #3 (nano)
- +1.9 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane)
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Eye sting
Low
71
- +100 Starting score
- β5 Octinoxate at #11, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β10 Volatile alcohol at #4
- β8 Fragrance
- β6 3 declared fragrance allergens
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Heavy feel
Low
76
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Zinc Oxide at #3
- +16 Volatile alcohol at #4, evaporating texture
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Fungal acne
Medium
67
- +100 Starting score
- β24 2 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan Oleate)
- β9 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Beheneth-2)
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Fabric stains
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #9, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
- β15 Zinc Oxide at #3, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- β 13 Volatile alcohol at #4
- β 1 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #3, mild sebum absorbent
- β 10 Glycerin at #5, the anchor humectant
- β 2 1 strong humectants (Diglycerin)
- β 1 Humectant polyols
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 1 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 3 Volatile alcohol at #4
- β 3 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Diisopropyl Sebacate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 1 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 6 Quick-setting carrier (alcohol at #4), fast, even canvas
- β 3 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 0.5 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer)
- β 1.5 Humectant syrup tackiness (partly offset by the base)
- β 7.5 High mineral load at #3 greys under foundation (nano)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.
How we rate water resistance βSkincare extras
Beneficial actives this formula contains. Informational only, not part of the rating: their effect depends on a concentration the label does not disclose.
- β¨ Niacinamide
Full ingredient list (39)
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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 3 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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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 7.5 High mineral load greys under foundation (nano)
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4 Alcohol
Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
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5 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 10 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150)
- β 20.9 UV protection
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant polyol
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 38.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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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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10 Diglycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 β nourishing humectant
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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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12 Dimethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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13 Beheneth-2
Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind
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15 Niacinamide
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 1 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 1 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Supporting ingredient
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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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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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22 Methylserine
Supporting ingredient
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23 Fragrance
Fragrance
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 12 feeds malassezia
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26 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Supporting ingredient
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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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Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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Botanical extract
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33 Linalool
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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Botanical extract
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35 Geraniol
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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36 BHT
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
Is Kanebo SENSAI Cellular Protective Cream SPF 50 mineral or chemical?
It is a hybrid. It combines zinc oxide with modern chemical filters such as Ethylhexyl Triazone and Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine.
Does the Kanebo SENSAI Cellular Protective Cream For Face SPF 50+ work for oily skin?
It finishes matte and rates low for breakout-trigger, so it is generally a good match for oily and acne-prone skin. It also stays lightweight on the face.
Is it any good?
It scores 81.1/100 with excellent protection, placing it among the stronger face sunscreens. It works okay under makeup and shows low white cast.