tulus Kakadu C(e)RUM Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++
94/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
tulus Kakadu C(e)RUM is an SPF 50 PA++++ chemical sunscreen serum using a modern filter blend, including Tinosorb-style and Uvinul-style actives plus a film-former for even coverage. It has low white cast, a balanced finish, and does not tend to sting, while reading as lightweight and low pore-clogging. That combination points to excellent, well-rounded daily protection. Scoring 94 out of 100, it is one of the strongest options in this group and an easy recommendation for everyday use.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
95
- +34.2 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #5, UV filter (UVA1 +20.9)
- +45.6 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #6, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
- +20.9 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #7, UV filter
- +11.2 Isoamyl p-Methoxycinnamate at #9, UV filter
- +9.6 Polysilicone-15 at #10, UV filter
- −26.8 UVB coverage saturated
- −3.6 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Fungal acne
Low
76
- +100 Starting score
- −24 2 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan Oleate)
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- −15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #5, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Moisture
Hydrating
LightNourishing
- ← 1 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- → 16 Glycerin at #2, the anchor humectant
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- ← 1 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 3 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dibutyl Adipate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- → 3 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- ← 2.5 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer)
- ← 7 Humectant syrup tackiness
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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 (28)
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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2 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 16 → nourishing the anchor humectant
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 3 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus)
- ↑ 34.2 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S)
- ↑ 45.6 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150)
- ↑ 20.9 UV protection
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Amiloxate), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 11.2 UV protection
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Polysilicone-15), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 9.6 UV protection
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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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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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14 Tromethamine
pH adjuster
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Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
- light ← 1 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 1 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Botanical extract
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 12 feeds malassezia
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20 Allantoin
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 12 feeds malassezia
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22 Resveratrol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Botanical extract
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
Does tulus Kakadu C(e)RUM SPF 50 leave a white cast?
No, white cast is low. It is a chemical sunscreen with a modern filter blend, so it tends to sink in with a balanced, clear finish.
Is the tulus Kakadu C(e)RUM Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++ a good sunscreen?
Yes, it scores 94 out of 100, among the strongest in our catalog. It pairs excellent broad-spectrum protection at SPF 50 PA++++ with low white cast and a light, non-stinging feel.
Is this mineral or chemical, and is it okay for acne-prone skin?
It is a chemical sunscreen using modern filters like Tinosorb-style and Uvinul-style actives. It reads as low pore-clogging, though sensitive or breakout-prone skin should patch test first.