Pharmaceris Sun-Correction Fluid Foundation Spf 50+
66/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Pharmaceris Sun-Correction Fluid Foundation SPF 50+ is a chemical-leaning tinted fluid pairing titanium dioxide with ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate and butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, an older filter mix. It has a balanced, lightweight finish with low white cast, does not sting, and keeps pore-clogging risk low while serving as an okay makeup base. At 66.2 out of 100 with moderate protection, it is a reasonable tinted fluid for those wanting coverage with SPF.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Moderate
47
- +33 Titanium Dioxide at #3, UV filter (UVA1 +5)
- +17.1 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #6, UV filter
- +18 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane at #19, UV filter (UVA1 +9.6)
- β1.1 UVB coverage saturated
- Γ0.9 Limited long-UVA1 coverage
- Γ0.75 Avobenzone + octinoxate degrade each other in sunlight
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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Health safety
Medium
50
- +100 Starting score
- β36 Octinoxate at #6 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β3.5 Avobenzone at #19, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β11 BHA at #38, on a regulatory carcinogenicity watchlist (IARC 2B)
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White cast
Low
92
- +100 Starting score
- β25 Titanium Dioxide at #3 (nano)
- β5 Titanium Dioxide as pigment (CI 77891) at #2
- +21 Tinted formula, pigment masks the cast
- +1.4 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Hydrogen Dimethicone)
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Eye sting
Low
86
- +100 Starting score
- β3 Avobenzone at #19, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β11 Octinoxate at #6, migrates into eyes with sweat
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Heavy feel
Low
66
- +100 Starting score
- β30 Titanium Dioxide at #3
- β2 Cera Alba at #29, wax film
- β2 Paraffin at #27, wax film
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Fungal acne
Low
89
- +100 Starting score
- β9 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate)
- β2 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains
High
17
- +100 Starting score
- β28 Avobenzone at #19, reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
- β40 Iron-oxide pigments at #16, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- β15 Titanium Dioxide at #3, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 3 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Talc)
- β 5 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 2 Titanium Dioxide at #3, mild sebum absorbent
- β 2 Humectant polyols
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 2 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Talc)
- β 5 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 1 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dicaprylyl Carbonate)
- β 6 1 emollient lipids (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 2 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 1 Quick-setting carrier, fast, even canvas
- β 3 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 3.8 High mineral load at #3 greys under foundation (tinted) (nano)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +4 2 water-locking waxes
Full ingredient list (42)
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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Colorant or pigment
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 33 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light β 2 mild sebum absorbent
- pills β 3.8 High mineral load greys under foundation (tinted) (nano)
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant polyol
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 6 β dewy emollient lipid
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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate)
- β 17.1 UV protection
- β 11 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant polyol
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 2 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 2 volatile carrier, flashes off
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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
- matte β 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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12 Isododecane
Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 2 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 2 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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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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15 Talc
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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16 Ci 77492
Colorant or pigment
- β 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 1 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 1 volatile carrier, flashes off
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18 Dimethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Legacy UV filter (Avobenzone), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 18 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 3.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β 3 migrates into eyes with sweat
- β 28 reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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27 Paraffin
Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
- β 2 wax film
- β 2 wax water lock
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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29 Cera Alba
Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
- β 2 wax film
- β 2 wax water lock
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Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths 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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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Supporting ingredient
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Supporting ingredient
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37 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 minor malassezia feeder
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38 BHA
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
- β 11 on a regulatory carcinogenicity watchlist (IARC 2B)
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39 BHT
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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41 Ci 77491
Colorant or pigment
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42 Ci 77499
Colorant or pigment
What SPF is the Pharmaceris Sun-Correction Fluid Foundation?
It is SPF 50+, with protection rated moderate. It is a tinted fluid foundation that adds sun protection to coverage.
Does the Pharmaceris Sun-Correction Fluid Foundation Spf 50+ leave a white cast?
No, it is rated low for white cast and has a balanced, lightweight finish. As a tinted foundation, it is designed to match skin rather than sit gray.
Is it mineral or chemical?
It is mostly chemical, pairing titanium dioxide with ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate and butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane. The blend uses older filters.