Sensilis Sun Secret Ultralight Cream SPF50+
63/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Sensilis Sun Secret Ultralight Cream SPF50+ is a hybrid chemical sunscreen blending Octocrylene, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane and Polysilicone-15 among others. True to its name it stays lightweight with a balanced finish and low white cast, though it may sting slightly if it migrates into the eyes. Breakout risk is low and it works well as a makeup base. Protection is good and the score is 62.7/100, a reasonable mid-range option.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
76
- +16 Octocrylene at #3, UV filter
- +7.6 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #4, UV filter
- +28.5 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane at #5, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
- +13.3 Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid at #6, UV filter
- +11.4 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor at #7, UV filter
- +9.6 Polysilicone-15 at #9, UV filter
- +26.4 Titanium Dioxide at #10, UV filter (UVA1 +4)
- β34.7 UVB coverage saturated
- β3.9 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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Health safety
Low
6
- +100 Starting score
- β80 Enzacamene (4-MBC) at #7 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β10.5 Octocrylene at #3, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β3.5 Avobenzone at #5, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Allergens
Low
63
- +100 Starting score
- β18 Fragrance
- β12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
- β7 Photoallergen-tail UV filters (Octocrylene, 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor)
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White cast
Low
93
- +100 Starting score
- β7.5 Titanium Dioxide at #10 (nano)
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Eye sting
Medium
44
- +100 Starting score
- β16 Avobenzone at #5, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β22 Octocrylene at #3, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β6 Octisalate at #4, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β4 Ensulizole at #6, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β8 Fragrance
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Comedogenic
Low
93
- +100 Starting score
- β7 Decyl Oleate at #12, heavy comedogenic ester
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Fungal acne
Medium
44
- +100 Starting score
- β24 2 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate)
- β32 3 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Decyl Oleate, Ceteth-2, Ceteareth-25)
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Fabric stains
High
25
- +100 Starting score
- β45 Avobenzone at #5, reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
- β15 Octocrylene at #3, co-stains alongside avobenzone
- β10 Avobenzone + Octocrylene, the classic staining pair
- β5 Titanium Dioxide at #10, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- β 4.5 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Polymethyl Methacrylate)
- β 1 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 1 Glycerin at #35, the anchor humectant
- β 1 1 emollient lipids (Squalane)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 4 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethyl Methacrylate, Silica)
- β 1 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 10 2 emollient lipids (Squalane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
- β 3 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 0.5 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +7 1 film-forming polymers that lock the formula on for water resistance
Full ingredient list (38)
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
- 9 β dewy emollient lipid
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Legacy UV filter (Octocrylene), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 16 UV protection
- β 10.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β 22 migrates into eyes with sweat
- β 15 co-stains alongside avobenzone
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Legacy UV filter (Octisalate)
- β 7.6 UV protection
- β 6 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Legacy UV filter (Avobenzone)
- β 28.5 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 3.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
- β 45 reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
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Legacy UV filter (Ensulizole)
- β 13.3 UV protection
- β 4 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Legacy UV filter (4-MBC)
- β 11.4 UV protection
- β 80 Enzacamene (4-MBC) (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Film former, locks the formula onto skin for water resistance
- β 7 film former
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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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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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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
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12 Decyl Oleate
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 7 heavy comedogenic ester
- β 14 feeds malassezia
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13 Ceteth-2
Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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14 Ceteareth-25
Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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18 Squalane
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 1 β nourishing emollient lipid
- 1 β dewy emollient lipid
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19 Silica
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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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21 Hydroxide K
pH adjuster
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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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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 12 feeds malassezia
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27 Dimethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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28 O-Cymen-5-Ol
Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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pH adjuster
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 12 feeds malassezia
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35 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind
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pH adjuster
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38 Fragrance
Fragrance
Is Sensilis Sun Secret Ultralight Cream lightweight?
Yes, true to its name it stays lightweight with a balanced finish and low white cast. It may sting slightly if it migrates into the eyes.
Is the Sensilis Sun Secret Ultralight Cream SPF50+ mineral or chemical?
It is a hybrid chemical sunscreen, blending Octocrylene, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane and Polysilicone-15 among others.
Is it good under makeup?
Yes, it is rated a good makeup base and has a low breakout risk. Overall it scores 62.7/100 with good protection, a reasonable mid-range pick.