SVR Clairial Cream SPF 50+
91/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
SVR Clairial Cream SPF 50+ is a chemical sunscreen built entirely on modern filters, including Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Triazone, and Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, a set that commonly gives strong, photostable broad-spectrum coverage. It finishes matte, stays lightweight, keeps white cast low, and does not generally sting. Breakout risk is low and it works well under makeup. Excellent protection and a high score of 90.9/100 make it one of the best picks here.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
94
- +36 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +22)
- +45.6 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #6, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
- +20.9 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #7, UV filter
- +14.4 Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone at #13, UV filter
- β16.8 UVB coverage saturated
- β7.9 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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Allergens
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- β18 Fragrance
- β12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
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Heavy feel
Low
98
- +100 Starting score
- β2 Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil at #16, butter/occlusive fat
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Fungal acne
High
11
- +100 Starting score
- β24 2 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate)
- β18 2 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Lecithin)
- β47 3 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Isoamyl Laurate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Beheneth-25)
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #2, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- β 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- β 1 Glycerin at #24, the anchor humectant
- β 1 1 emollient lipids (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil)
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- β 5 2 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Diisopropyl Adipate, Isoamyl Laurate)
- β 1 1 emollient lipids (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
- β 5 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
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.
- β¨ Niacinamide
Full ingredient list (36)
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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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 36 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 3 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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4 Undecane
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
- β 24 feeds malassezia
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S)
- β 45.6 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150)
- β 20.9 UV protection
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8 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 14 feeds malassezia
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10 Niacinamide
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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11 Tridecane
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
- β 7 film former
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Iscotrizinol), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 14.4 UV protection
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Plant oil, an emollient
- β 2 butter/occlusive fat
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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19 Arginine
pH adjuster
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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21 Lecithin
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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24 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Botanical extract
- 1 β nourishing emollient lipid
- 1 β dewy emollient lipid
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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26 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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29 Citric Acid
pH adjuster
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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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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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 12 feeds malassezia
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34 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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36 Fragrance
Fragrance
Does SVR Clairial Cream SPF 50+ leave a white cast?
White cast is rated low, so it generally blends clear on most skin tones. Its all-modern chemical filters avoid the chalky mineral look.
Is the SVR Clairial Cream SPF 50+ good for oily skin and under makeup?
It finishes matte with low breakout risk and rates well as a makeup base, so it generally suits oily skin and makeup wearers. It also does not generally sting.
Is SVR Clairial Cream SPF 50+ any good?
It scores 90.9/100 with excellent protection, one of the best in this group. The fully modern filter set, including Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, drives that result.