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LANEIGE Radian-C Sun Cream

LANEIGE Radian-C Sun Cream

83/100 overall score

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About this sunscreen

LANEIGE Radian-C Sun Cream is a hybrid sunscreen combining Titanium Dioxide with modern filters such as Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine for broad coverage. It delivers a balanced finish with a low white cast and a lightweight feel, generally does not sting, and carries low pore-clogging risk. It layers well under makeup. With excellent protection and a score of 82.7/100, it is a strong, well-rounded daily option.

Ingredient & SPF scores

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UV protection

Excellent 97
  • +36 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #3, UV filter (UVA1 +22)
  • +11.4 Homosalate at #4, UV filter
  • +7.6 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #5, UV filter
  • +26.4 Titanium Dioxide at #12, UV filter (UVA1 +4)
  • +16.8 Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid at #13, UV filter (UVA1 +6)
  • +28.8 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #15, UV filter (UVA1 +9.6)
  • βˆ’10.6 UVB coverage saturated
  • βˆ’19.8 UVA2 coverage saturated
How we rate uv protection β†’
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Health safety

Medium 60
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’40 Homosalate at #4 (regulatory/evidence concern)
How we rate health safety β†’
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Allergens

Low 70
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’18 Fragrance
  • βˆ’8 4 declared fragrance allergens
  • βˆ’4 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
How we rate allergens β†’
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White cast

Low 94
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’7.5 Titanium Dioxide at #12 (nano)
  • +0.7 PHSA dispersant, fights agglomeration
  • +0.5 Coated minerals (Alumina)
How we rate white cast β†’
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Eye sting

Low 72
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’6 Homosalate at #4, migrates into eyes with sweat
  • βˆ’6 Octisalate at #5, migrates into eyes with sweat
  • βˆ’8 Fragrance
  • βˆ’8 4 declared fragrance allergens
How we rate eye sting β†’
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Heavy feel

Low 94
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’6 Titanium Dioxide at #12
How we rate heavy feel β†’
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Comedogenic

Low 97
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’1 Myristic Acid at #44, moderate comedogenic signal
  • βˆ’1 Lauric Acid at #45, moderate comedogenic signal
  • βˆ’1 Palmitic Acid at #38, moderate comedogenic signal
How we rate comedogenic β†’
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Fungal acne

Medium 45
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’24 2 free fatty acids that feed Malassezia (Lauric Acid, Myristic Acid)
  • βˆ’9 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Hydrogenated Lecithin)
  • βˆ’18 2 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Glyceryl Stearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate)
  • βˆ’4 2 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
How we rate fungal acne β†’
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Fabric stains

Low 80
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #3, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
  • βˆ’5 Titanium Dioxide at #12, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
How we rate fabric stains β†’
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Moisture

Hydrating
LightNourishing
  • ← 4.5 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Polymethyl Methacrylate)
  • β†’ 4 Glycerin at #10, the anchor humectant
  • β†’ 1 1 strong humectants (Panthenol)
  • β†’ 2 Humectant polyols
  • β†’ 0.5 1 fatty-alcohol emollients (Cetearyl Alcohol)
  • β†’ 6 Ceramide barrier lipids
How we rate moisture β†’
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Finish

Balanced
MatteDewy
  • ← 4 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Polymethyl Methacrylate)
  • ← 2 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Diisopropyl Sebacate)
  • β†’ 6 1 emollient lipids (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
How we rate finish β†’
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Makeup base

Good
PillsPrimer
  • β†’ 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
  • β†’ 4 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
  • ← 0.5 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6)
How we rate makeup base β†’
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Water resistance

Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant

Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.

How we rate water resistance β†’

Full ingredient list (45)

What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, ↑ / ↓ give the direction, and ← / β†’ shift a slider toward its ends (finish, moisture, makeup base). Auto-derived from our scoring rules and the ingredient's position.

  1. 1 Water

    Solvent base, the water phase

  2. 2 Butylene Glycol

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

    • 2 β†’ nourishing humectant polyol
  3. Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus), high in the list, a primary filter

    • ↑ 36 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
    • ↑ 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
  4. 4 Homosalate

    Legacy UV filter (Homosalate)

    • ↑ 11.4 UV protection
    • ↑ 6 migrates into eyes with sweat
  5. 5 Ethylhexyl Salicylate

    Legacy UV filter (Octisalate)

    • ↑ 7.6 UV protection
    • ↑ 6 migrates into eyes with sweat
  6. Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • 6 β†’ dewy emollient lipid
  7. Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • matte ← 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
  8. 8 Cetearyl Alcohol

    Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind

    • 0.5 β†’ nourishing fatty-alcohol emollient
  9. 9 Silica

    Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish

    • light ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
    • matte ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
  10. 10 Glycerin

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

    • 4 β†’ nourishing the anchor humectant
  11. Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

  12. 12 Titanium Dioxide

    Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor

    • ↑ 26.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
    • ↑ 5 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
  13. Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Mexoryl SX), low in the list, likely a minor contributor

    • ↑ 16.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
  14. 14 Phenyl Trimethicone

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  15. Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S), low in the list, likely a minor contributor

    • ↑ 28.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
  16. 16 Dibutyl Adipate

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  17. 17 1,2-Hexanediol

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  18. 18 Tromethamine

    pH adjuster

  19. 19 Panthenol

    Soothing, skin-conditioning active

    • 1 β†’ nourishing humectant
  20. 20 Limonene

    Fragrance component, a declared allergen

  21. Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream

  22. 22 Aluminum Stearate

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  23. 23 Polymethyl Methacrylate

    Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish

    • light ← 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
    • matte ← 1 sebum-absorbing powder
  24. Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  25. 25 Fragrance

    Fragrance

  26. 26 Xanthan Gum

    Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream

  27. 27 Caprylyl Glycol

    Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling

  28. Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin

  29. 29 Glyceryl Caprylate

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  30. Supporting ingredient

  31. 31 Glyceryl Stearate

    Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

    • ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
  32. 32 Alumina

    Supporting ingredient

  33. 33 Hydrogenated Lecithin

    Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

    • ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
  34. 34 Disodium EDTA

    Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable

  35. 35 Stearic Acid

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • ↑ 2 minor malassezia feeder
  36. 36 C12-15 Alcohols

    Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind

  37. Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

    • ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
  38. 38 Palmitic Acid

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • ↑ 1 moderate comedogenic signal
    • ↑ 2 minor malassezia feeder
  39. 39 Linalool

    Fragrance component, a declared allergen

  40. 40 Ceramide NP

    Soothing, skin-conditioning active

  41. 41 Citral

    Fragrance component, a declared allergen

  42. 42 T-Butyl Alcohol

    Supporting ingredient

  43. 43 Geraniol

    Fragrance component, a declared allergen

  44. 44 Myristic Acid

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • ↑ 1 moderate comedogenic signal
    • ↑ 12 feeds malassezia
  45. 45 Lauric Acid

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • ↑ 1 moderate comedogenic signal
    • ↑ 12 feeds malassezia

Does LANEIGE Radian-C Sun Cream leave a white cast?

No, white cast is low. Although it includes Titanium Dioxide, the hybrid formula is tuned to blend in with a balanced, lightweight finish on most skin tones.

Is the LANEIGE Radian-C Sun Cream mineral or chemical?

It is a hybrid, combining the mineral filter Titanium Dioxide with modern chemical filters for broad coverage.

Is this a good sunscreen?

Yes. It scores 82.7/100 with excellent protection, a low white cast, and a comfortable makeup-friendly finish, making it a strong daily option.

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