THE LAB by blanc doux Clear Hyal Homme Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++
95/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
THE LAB by blanc doux Clear Hyal Homme Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ is a chemical sunscreen with a modern filter set including Ethylhexyl Triazone, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, and Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine. It wears lightweight with a balanced finish, a low white-cast profile, and a non-stinging feel. Protection is rated excellent and it is generally low on pore-clogging concerns. With a score near 95 it is one of the stronger picks here for high, comfortable daily protection.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
96
- +20.9 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #4, UV filter
- +26.6 Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid at #5, UV filter (UVA1 +9.5)
- +28.8 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #10, UV filter (UVA1 +17.6)
- +7.2 Polysilicone-15 at #15, UV filter
- +28.8 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #19, UV filter (UVA1 +9.6)
- β6.9 UVB coverage saturated
- β13.7 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Comedogenic
Low
99
- +100 Starting score
- β1 Palmitic Acid at #24, moderate comedogenic signal
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Fungal acne
Medium
54
- +100 Starting score
- β42 3 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate)
- β4 2 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #10, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- β 4.5 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polypropylsilsesquioxane)
- β 2 Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid at #17, hyaluronic family
- β 1 1 strong humectants (Betaine)
- β 2 Humectant polyols
- β 0.5 1 fatty-alcohol emollients (Cetearyl Alcohol)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 4 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polypropylsilsesquioxane)
- β 3 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dibutyl Adipate)
- β 1 1 emollient lipids (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
- β 3 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 1.5 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.
How we rate water resistance βSkincare 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 (51)
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
- matte β 3 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 β nourishing humectant polyol
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150)
- β 20.9 UV protection
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Mexoryl SX)
- β 26.6 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 24 feeds malassezia
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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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pH adjuster
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 28.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind
- 0.5 β nourishing fatty-alcohol emollient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 1 β dewy emollient lipid
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14 Dimethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Polysilicone-15), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 7.2 UV protection
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16 Betaine
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 β nourishing hyaluronic family
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Supporting ingredient
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 28.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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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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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 1 moderate comedogenic signal
- β 2 minor malassezia feeder
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25 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 minor malassezia feeder
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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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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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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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31 Betaine
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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32 Polyether-1
Supporting ingredient
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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34 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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35 Adenosine
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Botanical extract
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40 Plum Extract
Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Supporting ingredient
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
Is THE LAB Clear Hyal Homme Sun Cream any good?
Yes, it scores near 95 with protection rated excellent, making it one of the stronger picks in its group. It wears lightweight with a balanced finish.
Does THE LAB Clear Hyal Homme Sun Cream leave a white cast?
No, it has a low white-cast profile and does not sting. The modern filter set keeps it comfortable for daily wear.
Is THE LAB Clear Hyal Homme Sun Cream mineral or chemical?
It is a chemical sunscreen with a modern filter set, including Ethylhexyl Triazone and Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid. It is built for high, comfortable daily protection.