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SVR Sebiaclear Spf50 High Sun Protection Mattifying Anti Blemishes Creme

SVR Sebiaclear Spf50 High Sun Protection Mattifying Anti Blemishes Creme

81/100 overall score

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About this sunscreen

SVR Sebiaclear SPF 50 is a chemical (hybrid) mattifying cream aimed at blemish-prone skin, built on Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, and modern filters such as Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate and Ethylhexyl Triazone. It finishes matte with a low white cast, stays lightweight, and generally does not sting. Breakout risk is low and it works well under makeup. With excellent protection and a score of 80.8/100, it is a strong daily pick for oily, blemish-prone skin.

Ingredient & SPF scores

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UV protection

Excellent 92
  • +12 Homosalate at #2, UV filter
  • +36 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #3, UV filter (UVA1 +22)
  • +17.1 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #4, UV filter
  • +38.4 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #11, UV filter (UVA1 +12.8)
  • +13.2 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #17, UV filter
  • βˆ’24.7 UVB coverage saturated
  • βˆ’2.2 UVA2 coverage saturated
  • +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
How we rate uv protection β†’
☒️

Health safety

Medium 47
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’40 Homosalate at #2 (regulatory/evidence concern)
  • βˆ’12.6 Octinoxate at #4, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
  • +0 2 endocrine-scrutinized filters together
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 100
  • +100 Starting score
How we rate white cast β†’
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Eye sting

Low 72
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’11 Octinoxate at #4, migrates into eyes with sweat
  • βˆ’9 Homosalate at #2, migrates into eyes with sweat
  • βˆ’8 Fragrance
How we rate eye sting β†’
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Heavy feel

Low 100
  • +100 Starting score
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 68
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’32 3 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Beheneth-25)
How we rate fungal acne β†’
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Fabric stains

Low 85
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #3, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
How we rate fabric stains β†’
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Moisture

Balanced
LightNourishing
  • ← 8 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Corn Starch Modified)
  • ← 1 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
  • β†’ 4 Glycerin at #8, the anchor humectant
  • β†’ 1 1 strong humectants (Saccharide Isomerate)
How we rate moisture β†’
✨

Finish

Matte
MatteDewy
  • ← 9 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Corn Starch Modified)
  • ← 1 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
  • ← 1 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dicaprylyl Carbonate)
  • β†’ 4 1 slippy emollient esters (Ethylhexyl Stearate)
How we rate finish β†’
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Makeup base

Good
PillsPrimer
  • β†’ 6 2 soft-focus powders in moderation
  • β†’ 1 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
  • ← 0.5 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer)
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†’

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 (32)

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. 2 Homosalate

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

    • ↑ 12 UV protection
    • ↑ 9 migrates into eyes with sweat
  3. Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus), high in the list, a primary filter

    • ↑ 36 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
    • ↑ 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
  4. Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate)

    • ↑ 17.1 UV protection
    • ↓ 12.6 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
    • ↑ 11 migrates into eyes with sweat
  5. 5 Silica

    Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish

    • light ← 5 sebum-absorbing powder
    • matte ← 6 sebum-absorbing powder
  6. 6 Ethylhexyl Stearate

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • 4 β†’ dewy slippy emollient ester
  7. 7 Niacinamide

    Soothing, skin-conditioning active

  8. 8 Glycerin

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

    • 4 β†’ nourishing the anchor humectant
  9. Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • matte ← 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
  10. 10 Beheneth-25

    Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

    • ↑ 14 feeds malassezia
  11. 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)
  12. 12 Corn Starch Modified

    Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish

    • light ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
    • matte ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
  13. 13 Cyclopentasiloxane

    Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish

    • light ← 1 volatile carrier, flashes off
    • matte ← 1 volatile carrier, flashes off
  14. 14 Dibutyl Adipate

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  15. 15 Glyceryl Stearate

    Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

    • ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
  16. 16 PEG-100 Stearate

    Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

    • ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
  17. 17 Ethylhexyl Triazone

    Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150), low in the list, likely a minor contributor

    • ↑ 13.2 UV protection
  18. 18 Gluconolactone

    Supporting ingredient

  19. 19 Salicylic Acid

    Supporting ingredient

  20. 20 Saccharide Isomerate

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

    • 1 β†’ nourishing humectant
  21. 21 Sarcosine

    Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin

  22. 22 Tocopherol

    Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin

  23. 23 Tocopheryl Acetate

    Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin

  24. 24 1,2-Hexanediol

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  25. Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream

  26. 26 Butylene Glycol

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  27. 27 Citric Acid

    pH adjuster

  28. 28 Pentylene Glycol

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  29. 29 Sodium Citrate

    pH adjuster

  30. 30 Sodium Hydroxide

    pH adjuster

  31. 31 Xanthan Gum

    Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream

  32. 32 Fragrance

    Fragrance

Does the SVR Sebiaclear Spf50 High Sun Protection Mattifying Anti Blemishes Creme leave a white cast?

White cast is low, so it generally blends in cleanly. The cream is lightweight and finishes matte, which keeps it from looking heavy.

Is the SVR Sebiaclear Spf50 High Sun Protection Mattifying Anti Blemishes Creme good for oily or acne-prone skin?

Yes, it is designed for blemish-prone skin. The finish is matte, breakout risk is rated low, and it works well under makeup, making it a strong fit for oily skin.

Is it mineral or chemical?

It is a chemical (hybrid) sunscreen using Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, and modern filters like Ethylhexyl Triazone. With excellent protection and a score of 80.8/100, it is a strong daily mattifying pick.

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