The Raw. Cera-shield Hybrid Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++
92/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
The Raw. Cera-shield Hybrid Sunscreen is an SPF 50+ formula that combines titanium dioxide with a modern filter lineup including Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, and Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid for excellent protection. It dries matte, stays lightweight, shows low white cast, and is unlikely to sting. The low pore-clogging profile makes it generally comfortable, and it works acceptably under makeup. With a top score of 91.6 out of 100, it is an excellent all-around sunscreen.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
100
- +31.4 Titanium Dioxide at #6, UV filter (UVA1 +4.8)
- +28.8 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #8, UV filter (UVA1 +17.6)
- +38.4 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #10, UV filter (UVA1 +12.8)
- +17.6 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #12, UV filter
- +7.2 Polysilicone-15 at #14, UV filter
- +16.8 Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid at #15, UV filter (UVA1 +6)
- −22.4 UVB coverage saturated
- −21.6 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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White cast
Low
71
- +100 Starting score
- −35 Titanium Dioxide at #6
- +3.5 PHSA dispersant, fights agglomeration
- +2.2 Coated minerals (Aluminum Hydroxide)
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Comedogenic
Low
97
- +100 Starting score
- −1 Myristic Acid at #40, moderate comedogenic signal
- −1 Lauric Acid at #37, moderate comedogenic signal
- −1 Palmitic Acid at #39, moderate comedogenic signal
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Fungal acne
Medium
45
- +100 Starting score
- −24 2 free fatty acids that feed Malassezia (Lauric Acid, Myristic Acid)
- −9 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Hydrogenated Lecithin)
- −18 2 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate)
- −4 2 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains
Low
75
- +100 Starting score
- −15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #8, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
- −10 Titanium Dioxide at #6, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Nourishing
LightNourishing
- ← 4.5 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Polymethylsilsesquioxane)
- → 16 Glycerin at #3, the anchor humectant
- → 2 Humectant polyols
- → 8 Ceramide barrier lipids with cholesterol/phytosphingosine partners
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- ← 4 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Polymethylsilsesquioxane)
- ← 5 3 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dibutyl Adipate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- → 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
- → 5 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- ← 2.5 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2, …)
- ← 3.5 Humectant syrup tackiness (partly offset by the base)
- ← 6 High mineral load at #6 greys under foundation
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.
How we rate water resistance →Full ingredient list (46)
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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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 → nourishing humectant polyol
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3 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 16 → nourishing the anchor humectant
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide)
- ↑ 31.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 10 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- pills ← 6 High mineral load greys under foundation
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 28.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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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)
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11 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 17.6 UV protection
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light ← 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte ← 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Polysilicone-15), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 7.2 UV protection
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Mexoryl SX), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 16.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind
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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 Allantoin
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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23 Tromethamine
pH adjuster
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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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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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30 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↑ 2 minor malassezia feeder
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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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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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34 Ceramide NP
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Supporting ingredient
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37 Lauric Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↑ 1 moderate comedogenic signal
- ↑ 12 feeds malassezia
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Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↑ 1 moderate comedogenic signal
- ↑ 2 minor malassezia feeder
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↑ 1 moderate comedogenic signal
- ↑ 12 feeds malassezia
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41 Ceramide NS
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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42 Cholesterol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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44 Ceramide AP
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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45 Ceramide AS
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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46 Ceramide EOP
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
Is The Raw. Cera-shield Hybrid Sunscreen a good sunscreen?
Yes, it scores a top 91.6 out of 100 with excellent broad-spectrum protection. Its modern filter lineup and matte, lightweight finish make it an excellent all-around choice.
Does the The Raw. Cera-shield Hybrid Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ leave a white cast?
It is rated low for white cast despite using titanium dioxide, so it generally blends in well. The matte, lightweight finish helps it sit naturally.
Is it good for oily skin?
It dries matte and has a low pore-clogging profile, so it is generally suited to oily skin. It is also unlikely to sting.