KLAVUU UV Protection Re-vital Sun Essence SPF 50+ Pa++++
73/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
KLAVUU UV Protection Re-vital Sun Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ is a chemical (hybrid) sunscreen blending several filters, including Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, with a touch of titanium dioxide. It wears with a balanced finish and low white cast and works well under makeup, with low pore-clogging potential, though it may sting somewhat near the eyes. With excellent protection and a score of 73.4 out of 100, it is a capable high-SPF essence for daily wear.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
84
- +18 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #2, UV filter
- +7.6 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #4, UV filter
- +34.2 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #6, UV filter (UVA1 +20.9)
- +11.4 Homosalate at #7, UV filter
- +12.8 Octocrylene at #8, UV filter
- +26.4 Titanium Dioxide at #9, UV filter (UVA1 +4)
- β27.4 UVB coverage saturated
- β3.1 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Health safety
Medium
37
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Homosalate at #7 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β12.6 Octinoxate at #2, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β10.5 Octocrylene at #8, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- +0 2 endocrine-scrutinized filters together
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Allergens
Low
67
- +100 Starting score
- β18 Fragrance
- β12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
- β3 Photoallergen-tail UV filters (Octocrylene)
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White cast
Low
87
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Titanium Dioxide at #9
- +1.5 PHSA dispersant, fights agglomeration
- +0.9 Coated minerals (Alumina)
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Eye sting
Medium
57
- +100 Starting score
- β7 Octocrylene at #8, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β16 Octinoxate at #2, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β6 Homosalate at #7, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β6 Octisalate at #4, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β8 Fragrance
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Fungal acne
Low
91
- +100 Starting score
- β9 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate)
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Fabric stains
Low
65
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Octocrylene at #8, co-stains alongside avobenzone
- β15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #6, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
- β5 Titanium Dioxide at #9, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- β 1 Glycerin at #14, the anchor humectant
- β 2 Sodium Hyaluronate at #42, hyaluronic family
- β 2 Humectant polyols
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 1 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Caprylyl Methicone)
- β 6 1 emollient lipids (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 8 1 velvet elastomer fillers, blur and grip
- β 3 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 1.5 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer)
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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
Skincare 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 (52)
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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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 18 UV protection
- β 12.6 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 β nourishing humectant polyol
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Legacy UV filter (Octisalate)
- β 7.6 UV protection
- β 6 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 6 β dewy emollient lipid
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus)
- β 34.2 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Legacy UV filter (Homosalate)
- β 11.4 UV protection
- β 6 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Legacy UV filter (Octocrylene), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 12.8 UV protection
- β 10.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β 7 migrates into eyes with sweat
- β 15 co-stains alongside avobenzone
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 26.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 5 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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11 Niacinamide
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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14 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
- β 3 film former
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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22 Fragrance
Fragrance
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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26 Dimethiconol
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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27 Trisiloxane
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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28 Alumina
Supporting ingredient
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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34 Adenosine
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Botanical extract
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Supporting ingredient
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37 Maltodextrin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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38 Maris Aqua
Solvent base, the water phase
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Botanical extract
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41 Sodium Dna
Supporting ingredient
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 β nourishing hyaluronic family
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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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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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
Does the KLAVUU UV Protection Sun Essence leave a white cast?
It has a low white cast and a balanced finish, so it generally wears clear. It is mostly chemical with only a small amount of titanium dioxide.
Does the KLAVUU UV Protection Re-vital Sun Essence SPF 50+ Pa++++ work under makeup?
Yes, it is rated as a good base under makeup thanks to its balanced, lightweight feel. It also has low pore-clogging potential.
Is it good and what SPF?
It is SPF 50+ PA++++ with excellent protection and a score of 73.4 out of 100, making it a capable daily sunscreen. Note it may sting somewhat if it gets into the eyes.