Kundal Waterful Moisture Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++
90/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Kundal Waterful Moisture Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ is a modern chemical sunscreen built on an up-to-date filter set, including Ethylhexyl Triazone, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid and Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate. It keeps white cast low with a lightweight matte finish and is gentle without stinging, and it is generally low in pore-clogging risk. With excellent protection and a high score of 89.7/100, it is one of the standout SPF 50 picks here.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
87
- +20.9 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #5, UV filter
- +26.6 Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid at #6, UV filter (UVA1 +9.5)
- +21.6 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #13, UV filter (UVA1 +13.2)
- +7.2 Polysilicone-15 at #16, UV filter
- +14.4 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #29, UV filter (UVA1 +4.8)
- β1.5 UVB coverage saturated
- β6.7 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Allergens
Low
84
- +100 Starting score
- β8 4 declared fragrance allergens
- β8 Essential oils (Citrus Sinensis Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, β¦)
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Eye sting
Low
92
- +100 Starting score
- β8 4 declared fragrance allergens
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Comedogenic
Low
98
- +100 Starting score
- β1 Myristic Acid at #43, moderate comedogenic signal
- β1 Palmitic Acid at #27, moderate comedogenic signal
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Fungal acne
Medium
43
- +100 Starting score
- β12 1 free fatty acids that feed Malassezia (Myristic Acid)
- β9 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Hydrogenated Lecithin)
- β32 3 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate)
- β4 2 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #13, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Moisture
Hydrating
LightNourishing
- β 4.5 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Polymethylsilsesquioxane)
- β 1 Glycerin at #48, the anchor humectant
- β 2 Sodium Hyaluronate at #26, hyaluronic family
- β 2 2 strong humectants (Panthenol, Glyceryl Glucoside)
- β 2 Humectant polyols
- β 8 Ceramide barrier lipids with cholesterol/phytosphingosine partners
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 4 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Polymethylsilsesquioxane)
- β 3 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dibutyl Adipate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
- β 3 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 2 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Carbomer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, β¦)
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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 (67)
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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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 β nourishing humectant polyol
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150)
- β 20.9 UV protection
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Mexoryl SX)
- β 26.6 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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8 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 14 feeds malassezia
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10 Tromethamine
pH adjuster
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 21.6 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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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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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Polysilicone-15), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 7.2 UV protection
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Botanical extract
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Plant oil, an emollient
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Botanical extract
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Plant oil, an emollient
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Botanical extract
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 β nourishing hyaluronic family
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 1 moderate comedogenic signal
- β 2 minor malassezia feeder
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 14.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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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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32 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 minor malassezia feeder
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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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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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38 Carbomer
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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39 Adenosine
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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41 Polyether-1
Supporting ingredient
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Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 1 moderate comedogenic signal
- β 12 feeds malassezia
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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45 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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46 Panthenol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
- 1 β nourishing humectant
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Botanical extract
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48 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- 1 β nourishing humectant
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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51 Ceramide NP
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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54 Glucose
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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55 Ceramide AS
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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56 Ceramide AP
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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57 Cholesterol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Supporting ingredient
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59 Ceramide NS
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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60 Ceramide NG
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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63 Ceramide EOP
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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64 Limonene
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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65 Geraniol
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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66 Citronellol
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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67 Linalool
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
Does Kundal Waterful Moisture Sunscreen leave a white cast?
No, it keeps white cast low with a lightweight matte finish. It relies on modern chemical filters rather than minerals.
Is the Kundal Waterful Moisture Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ good for oily or acne-prone skin?
Yes, it suits oily and acne-prone skin well. The finish is matte and it is generally low in pore-clogging risk.
Is Kundal SPF 50 sunscreen good?
Yes, it scores 89.7/100 with excellent protection, one of the standout picks here. It is built on an up-to-date filter set and is gentle without stinging.