Uriage Bariésun Golden Tinted Cream Spf 50+
80/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Uriage Bariesun Golden Tinted Cream is an SPF 50+ hybrid sunscreen using chemical filters such as Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate plus modern options like Ethylhexyl Triazone and Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine. The tint helps it finish matte with low white cast, and it stays lightweight and generally gentle. It works acceptably as a makeup base. With a score of 79.6/100 and excellent protection, it is a reliable tinted option for high-SPF daily wear.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
88
- +18 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #2, UV filter
- +36 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #3, UV filter (UVA1 +22)
- +7.6 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #6, UV filter
- +20.9 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #7, UV filter
- +28.8 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #13, UV filter (UVA1 +9.6)
- −25.3 UVB coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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Health safety
High
64
- +100 Starting score
- −36 Octinoxate at #2 (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Allergens
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- −18 Fragrance
- −12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
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White cast
Low
99
- +100 Starting score
- −5 Titanium Dioxide as pigment (CI 77891) at #4
- +3.5 Tinted formula, pigment masks the cast
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Eye sting
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- −16 Octinoxate at #2, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −6 Octisalate at #6, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −8 Fragrance
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Heavy feel
Low
94
- +100 Starting score
- −5 Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil at #11, butter/occlusive fat
- −1 Hydrogenated Polydecene at #31, heavy oil
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Fungal acne
Medium
54
- +100 Starting score
- −46 4 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Steareth-21)
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Fabric stains
Medium
45
- +100 Starting score
- −15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #3, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
- −40 Iron-oxide pigments at #15, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- ← 5 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Nylon-11)
- → 1 1 strong humectants (Trehalose)
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- ← 6 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Nylon-11)
- ← 1 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dicaprylyl Carbonate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- → 1 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- → 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
- → 1 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- ← 0.5 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer)
- ← 2 Occlusives/waxes float the 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 (39)
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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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 18 UV protection
- ↑ 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
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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
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Colorant or pigment
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5 Nylon-11
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light ← 5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte ← 6 sebum-absorbing powder
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Legacy UV filter (Octisalate)
- ↑ 7.6 UV protection
- ↑ 6 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150)
- ↑ 20.9 UV protection
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 14 feeds malassezia
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10 Dimethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Plant oil, an emollient
- ↑ 5 butter/occlusive fat
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12 Steareth-2
Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 14 feeds malassezia
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 28.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Film former, locks the formula onto skin for water resistance
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15 Ci 77492
Colorant or pigment
- ↑ 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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20 Glucose
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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21 Fragrance
Fragrance
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22 Ci 77491
Colorant or pigment
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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24 Benzoic Acid
Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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26 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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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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Supporting ingredient
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30 Ci 77499
Colorant or pigment
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↑ 1 heavy oil
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32 O-Cymen-5-Ol
Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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34 Trehalose
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 → nourishing humectant
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35 Citric Acid
pH adjuster
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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37 BHT
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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38 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Supporting ingredient
Does Uriage Bariesun Golden Tinted Cream leave a white cast?
No, it is rated low for white cast, and the golden tint helps it blend to a matte finish on a range of skin tones.
Is the Uriage Bariésun Golden Tinted Cream Spf 50+ mineral or chemical?
It is a hybrid leaning chemical, using filters such as Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate alongside modern options like Ethylhexyl Triazone and Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine.
Is it good?
Yes. It scores 79.6/100 with excellent SPF 50+ protection, a tinted matte finish, and a lightweight, generally gentle feel.