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Sesderma Azelac Ru Luminous Fluid Cream SPF 50

Sesderma Azelac Ru Luminous Fluid Cream SPF 50

72/100 overall score

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About this sunscreen

Sesderma Azelac RU Luminous Fluid Cream SPF 50 is a hybrid sunscreen combining octinoxate, Uvinul T 150, ethylhexyl salicylate, Tinosorb S, avobenzone, and titanium dioxide. It sets to a matte, lightweight finish with low white cast and works well under makeup, with low sting and low pore-clogging risk. With a score of 72.4 and good protection, it is a solid daily fluid for those who want a matte result.

Ingredient & SPF scores

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UV protection

Good 65
  • +18 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #2, UV filter
  • +20.9 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #5, UV filter
  • +7.6 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #6, UV filter
  • +38.4 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #8, UV filter (UVA1 +12.8)
  • +24 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane at #9, UV filter (UVA1 +12.8)
  • +19.8 Titanium Dioxide at #15, UV filter (UVA1 +3)
  • βˆ’38.5 UVB coverage saturated
  • βˆ’6.6 UVA2 coverage saturated
  • Γ—0.75 Avobenzone + octinoxate degrade each other in sunlight
  • +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
How we rate uv protection β†’
☒️

Health safety

High 61
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’36 Octinoxate at #2 (regulatory/evidence concern)
  • βˆ’3.5 Avobenzone at #9, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
How we rate health safety β†’
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Allergens

Low 70
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’18 Fragrance
  • βˆ’12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
How we rate allergens β†’
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White cast

Low 97
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’3 Titanium Dioxide at #15 (nano)
How we rate white cast β†’
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Eye sting

Low 61
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’8 Avobenzone at #9, migrates into eyes with sweat
  • βˆ’16 Octinoxate at #2, migrates into eyes with sweat
  • βˆ’6 Octisalate at #6, migrates into eyes with sweat
  • βˆ’1 Volatile alcohol at #26
  • βˆ’8 Fragrance
How we rate eye sting β†’
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Heavy feel

Low 99
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’2 Titanium Dioxide at #15
  • +0.5 Volatile silicone at #7, flashes off
How we rate heavy feel β†’
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Comedogenic

Low 100
  • +100 Starting score
How we rate comedogenic β†’
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Fungal acne

Medium 61
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’12 1 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Polysorbate 20)
  • βˆ’9 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Lecithin)
  • βˆ’18 2 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Glyceryl Oleate, Glyceryl Stearate)
How we rate fungal acne β†’
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Fabric stains

Medium 60
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’38 Avobenzone at #9, reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
  • βˆ’2 Titanium Dioxide at #15, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
How we rate fabric stains β†’
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Moisture

Light
LightNourishing
  • ← 2 Volatile alcohol at #26
  • ← 4.5 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Polymethyl Methacrylate)
  • ← 5 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
  • β†’ 3 Humectant polyols
How we rate moisture β†’
✨

Finish

Matte
MatteDewy
  • ← 4 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethyl Methacrylate, Silica)
  • ← 4 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
  • ← 0.5 Volatile alcohol at #26
How we rate finish β†’
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Makeup base

Good
PillsPrimer
  • β†’ 5 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
  • β†’ 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
  • ← 1 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Carbomer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer)
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 (52)

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. Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate), high in the list, a primary filter

    • ↑ 18 UV protection
    • ↑ 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
  3. 3 Butylene Glycol

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

    • 2 β†’ nourishing humectant polyol
  4. 4 Propylene Glycol

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

    • 1 β†’ nourishing humectant polyol
  5. 5 Ethylhexyl Triazone

    Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150)

    • ↑ 20.9 UV protection
  6. 6 Ethylhexyl Salicylate

    Legacy UV filter (Octisalate)

    • ↑ 7.6 UV protection
    • ↑ 6 migrates into eyes with sweat
  7. 7 Cyclopentasiloxane

    Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish

    • light ← 5 volatile carrier, flashes off
    • matte ← 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
  8. Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S), low in the list, likely a minor contributor

    • ↑ 38.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
  9. Legacy UV filter (Avobenzone), low in the list, likely a minor contributor

    • ↑ 24 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
    • ↓ 3.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
    • ↑ 8 migrates into eyes with sweat
    • ↑ 38 reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
  10. 10 Polymethyl Methacrylate

    Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish

    • light ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
    • matte ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
  11. Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

  12. Botanical extract

  13. 13 Mica

    Colorant or pigment

  14. 14 Isostearyl Alcohol

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

  15. 15 Titanium Dioxide

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

    • ↑ 19.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
    • ↑ 2 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
  16. 16 Titanium Dioxide

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

  17. Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin

  18. 18 Tranexamic Acid

    Supporting ingredient

  19. 19 Diacetyl Boldine

    Supporting ingredient

  20. 20 Azelaic Acid

    Supporting ingredient

  21. 21 4-Butylresorcinol

    Supporting ingredient

  22. Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin

  23. Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin

  24. 24 Lecithin

    Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

    • ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
  25. Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  26. 26 Alcohol

    Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes

  27. 27 Dimethicone

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  28. 28 Polysilicone-11

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  29. Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream

  30. 30 Silica

    Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish

    • light ← 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
    • matte ← 1 sebum-absorbing powder
  31. 31 Polysorbate 20

    Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

    • ↑ 12 feeds malassezia
  32. 32 Disodium EDTA

    Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable

  33. 33 Carbomer

    Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream

  34. 34 Sodium Hydroxide

    pH adjuster

  35. 35 Sodium Chlorate

    Supporting ingredient

  36. 36 Sodium Chloride

    Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream

  37. Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  38. 38 Ethylcellulose

    Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream

  39. 39 Tocopherol

    Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin

  40. 40 Glyceryl Stearate

    Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

    • ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
  41. 41 Decyl Glucoside

    Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

  42. 42 BHT

    Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin

  43. 43 Ascorbyl Palmitate

    Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin

  44. 44 Glyceryl Oleate

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
  45. 45 Hexylene Glycol

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  46. 46 Caprylyl Glycol

    Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling

  47. 47 Citric Acid

    pH adjuster

  48. 48 Dipotassium Phosphate

    pH adjuster

  49. 49 Potassium Phosphate

    pH adjuster

  50. 50 Phenoxyethanol

    Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling

  51. 51 Ethylhexyl-Glycerin

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  52. 52 Fragrance

    Fragrance

Does this Sesderma fluid leave a white cast?

No, white cast is rated low and the finish is matte. It is a hybrid with filters like Tinosorb S, Uvinul T 150, and titanium dioxide.

Is the Sesderma Azelac Ru Luminous Fluid Cream SPF 50 good for oily or acne-prone skin?

Yes, it sets matte, stays lightweight, and has low pore-clogging risk, which generally suits oily and acne-prone skin.

Is this sunscreen any good?

It scores 72.4 out of 100 with good protection. It is a solid daily fluid, especially for those who want a matte result.

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