Topicrem Hydra+ Radiance Tinted Cream SPF 40 PA++++
89/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Topicrem Hydra+ Radiance is a tinted SPF 40 PA++++ cream that combines modern filters (Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Triazone) with mineral filters in a hybrid blend. It is lightweight and non-stinging with a balanced finish, low white cast, and low pore-clogging risk, and the tint sits okay under makeup. With excellent protection it scores a strong 88.8/100, making it one of the better all-rounders here.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
95
- +36 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #3, 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
- β6 UVB coverage saturated
- β4.3 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +3 Label claims (SPF 40, PA rating)
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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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White cast
Low
99
- +100 Starting score
- β5 Titanium Dioxide as pigment (CI 77891) at #4
- +3.5 Tinted formula, pigment masks the cast
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Heavy feel
Low
98
- +100 Starting score
- β2 Cetyl Palmitate at #17, wax film
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Fungal acne
Medium
65
- +100 Starting score
- β12 1 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Sorbitan Isostearate)
- β23 2 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Cetyl Palmitate, Sucrose Polystearate)
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Fabric stains
Medium
45
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #3, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
- β40 Iron-oxide pigments at #15, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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Moisture
Hydrating
LightNourishing
- β 10 Glycerin at #5, the anchor humectant
- β 4 2 strong humectants (Betaine, Inositol)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 3 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dicaprylyl Carbonate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 3 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 2 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer)
- β 3 Humectant syrup tackiness
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +2 1 water-locking waxes
Full ingredient list (32)
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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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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Colorant or pigment
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5 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 10 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 14 feeds malassezia
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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10 Inositol
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 β nourishing humectant
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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12 Betaine
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 β nourishing humectant
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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14 Taurine
Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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15 Ci 77492
Colorant or pigment
- β 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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16 Fragrance
Fragrance
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 wax film
- β 9 feeds malassezia
- β 2 wax water lock
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18 Ci 77491
Colorant or pigment
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Supporting ingredient
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21 Ci 77499
Colorant or pigment
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22 Algin
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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23 O-Cymen-5-Ol
Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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24 Citric Acid
pH adjuster
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 12 feeds malassezia
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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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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pH adjuster
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31 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
Is the Topicrem Hydra+ Radiance Tinted Cream SPF 40 PA++++ good?
It scores 88.8/100, one of the higher ratings in its group. It pairs excellent protection with a comfortable, lightweight balanced finish, which makes it a strong all-rounder.
Does the Topicrem Hydra+ Radiance Tinted Cream SPF 40 PA++++ leave a white cast?
White cast is rated low. As a tinted cream it blends into the skin and generally avoids the chalkiness of plain mineral sunscreens.
Is it mineral or chemical?
It is a hybrid. The tinted cream combines modern chemical filters such as Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine and Ethylhexyl Triazone with mineral filters.