Somethinc Coverblur Pro Filter Breathable Cushion SPF 40 Pa++++ Eclair
49/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Somethinc Coverblur Pro Filter Breathable Cushion SPF 40 is a pure mineral cushion relying solely on titanium dioxide. It keeps white cast low, finishes matte, and is unlikely to sting, though it feels somewhat heavier on skin than a lightweight lotion. It works well as a makeup base, but its protection is rated weak for a cushion format. The overall score of 49.0/100 reflects that limited protection, so it is best treated as a touch-up rather than primary sun defense.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Weak
21
- +33 Titanium Dioxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +5)
- ×0.6 Almost no UVA1, poor aging protection
- +0 UVA claimed on the label but no real UVA1 filters in the list
- +1 Label claims (SPF 40)
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Allergens
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- −18 Fragrance
- −12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
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White cast
Low
75
- +100 Starting score
- −50 Titanium Dioxide at #2
- −15 Pure mineral formula
- +32.5 Iron-oxide undertone, partial masking
- +3.2 PHSA dispersant, fights agglomeration
- +4.4 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Alumina, Aluminum Hydroxide)
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Eye sting
Low
98
- +100 Starting score
- −8 Fragrance
- +6 Mineral filter system, low-sting filters
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Heavy feel
Medium
60
- +100 Starting score
- −30 Titanium Dioxide at #2
- −8 Trimethylsiloxysilicate at #5, silicone wax film
- −18 Mineral suspended in a dense emollient base (strong)
- +14 Volatile silicone at #3, flashes off
- +6.3 Volatile hydrocarbon at #6, flashes off
- −4.3 Dense mineral + wax system, stays heavy after dry-down
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Comedogenic
Low
99
- +100 Starting score
- −1 Lauric Acid at #22, moderate comedogenic signal
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Fungal acne
Low
77
- +100 Starting score
- −12 1 free fatty acids that feed Malassezia (Lauric Acid)
- −9 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate)
- −2 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains
Medium
45
- +100 Starting score
- −40 Iron-oxide pigments at #39, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- −15 Titanium Dioxide at #2, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- ← 12 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 2 Titanium Dioxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
- → 2 Sodium Hyaluronate at #34, hyaluronic family
- → 1 Humectant polyols
- → 6 Ceramide barrier lipids
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- ← 11 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- → 11 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- → 3 Quick-setting carrier, fast, even canvas
- → 4 Transfer-resistant grip resin, holds makeup
- ← 7.5 High mineral load at #2 greys under foundation (tinted)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +7 1 water-locking waxes
Skincare extras
Beneficial actives this formula contains. Informational only, not part of the rating: their effect depends on a concentration the label does not disclose.
- ✨ Niacinamide
Full ingredient list (41)
What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, ↑ / ↓ give the direction, and ← / → 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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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 33 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light ← 2 mild sebum absorbent
- pills ← 7.5 High mineral load greys under foundation (tinted)
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light ← 8 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Film former, locks the formula onto skin for water resistance
- ↑ 8 silicone wax film
- ↑ 7 wax water lock
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Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
- light ← 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 → nourishing humectant polyol
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Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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10 Niacinamide
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Supporting ingredient
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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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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22 Lauric Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↑ 1 moderate comedogenic signal
- ↑ 12 feeds malassezia
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Supporting ingredient
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24 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↑ 2 minor malassezia feeder
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25 Alumina
Supporting ingredient
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind
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29 Adenosine
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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30 Fragrance
Fragrance
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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33 Ceramide NP
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 → nourishing hyaluronic family
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35 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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39 Ci 77492
Colorant or pigment
- ↑ 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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40 Ci 77491
Colorant or pigment
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41 Ci 77499
Colorant or pigment
Is the Somethinc Coverblur cushion mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral cushion relying solely on titanium dioxide. It contains no chemical filters.
How strong is the protection?
Its protection is rated weak, which is common for cushion formats that apply a thin layer. It is best used for touch-ups rather than primary sun defense.
Is the Somethinc Coverblur Pro Filter Breathable Cushion SPF 40 Pa++++ Eclair any good?
It scores 49.0/100, limited mainly by weak protection. It does work well as a makeup base with a matte finish, but should not be your only sunscreen.