Orbis UV Cut SPF 50+ Pa++++ Sunscreen Super
84/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Orbis UV Cut SPF 50+ Pa++++ Sunscreen Super is a hybrid chemical formula combining modern filters like bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine and diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate with ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate. It feels lightweight with a balanced finish, keeps white cast low and does not sting, sitting comfortably for daily wear. It rates low for pore-clogging and works well under makeup. At 84/100 with excellent protection, it is a high-performing daily sunscreen and a strong choice for reliable broad-spectrum cover.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
83
- +18 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #2, UV filter
- +9.6 Polysilicone-15 at #8, UV filter
- +28.8 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #9, UV filter (UVA1 +17.6)
- +28.8 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #13, UV filter (UVA1 +9.6)
- β6.4 UVB coverage saturated
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Health safety
High
64
- +100 Starting score
- β36 Octinoxate at #2 (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Eye sting
Low
84
- +100 Starting score
- β16 Octinoxate at #2, migrates into eyes with sweat
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Heavy feel
Low
97
- +100 Starting score
- β3 Trimethylsiloxysilicate at #11, silicone wax film
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #9, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Moisture
Hydrating
LightNourishing
- β 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica Silylate)
- β 10 Glycerin at #4, the anchor humectant
- β 2 Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid at #21, hyaluronic family
- β 1 Humectant polyols
- β 2 Light emollient/solvent (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica Silylate)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
- β 4 Transfer-resistant grip resin, holds makeup
- β 1.5 Humectant syrup tackiness (partly offset by the base)
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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
- +4 1 water-locking waxes
Full ingredient list (24)
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 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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4 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 10 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant polyol
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 2 β nourishing light emollient
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Polysilicone-15), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 9.6 UV protection
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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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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Film former, locks the formula onto skin for water resistance
- β 3 silicone wax film
- β 4 wax water lock
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 28.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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14 Dimethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
- β 3 film former
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18 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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19 Ethylparaben
Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 β nourishing hyaluronic family
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22 BHT
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
How well does Orbis UV Cut protect?
It is rated excellent for protection at SPF 50+ Pa++++, the top tier here. That makes it a strong choice for reliable broad-spectrum daily cover.
Is the Orbis UV Cut SPF 50+ Pa++++ Sunscreen Super good for oily or acne-prone skin?
It rates low for pore-clogging and feels lightweight with a balanced finish, so it tends to suit oily and breakout-prone skin. It also works well under makeup.
Is this mineral or chemical?
It is a chemical sunscreen using a hybrid mix of modern filters. There are no mineral filters listed, so it is best for those comfortable with chemical formulas.