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V Magic Subscreen Uv Protection Cream Spf 50 (Extra Light)

V Magic Subscreen Uv Protection Cream Spf 50 (Extra Light)

78/100 overall score

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Ingredient & SPF scores

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UV protection

Good 80
  • +33 Titanium Dioxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +5)
  • +17.1 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #4, UV filter
  • +28.8 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #10, UV filter (UVA1 +17.6)
  • βˆ’1.1 UVB coverage saturated
  • βˆ’0.2 UVA2 coverage saturated
  • +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
How we rate uv protection β†’
☒️

Health safety

High 64
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’36 Octinoxate at #4 (regulatory/evidence concern)
How we rate health safety β†’
🀧

Allergens

Low 94
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’6 Sensitizing preservatives (Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate)
How we rate allergens β†’
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White cast

Low 75
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’50 Titanium Dioxide at #2
  • +25 Iron-oxide undertone, partial masking
How we rate white cast β†’
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Eye sting

Low 89
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’11 Octinoxate at #4, migrates into eyes with sweat
How we rate eye sting β†’
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Heavy feel

Low 81
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’30 Titanium Dioxide at #2
  • +7.5 Volatile silicone at #3, flashes off
  • +3.4 Volatile hydrocarbon at #5, flashes off
How we rate heavy feel β†’
πŸ”΄

Comedogenic

Low 100
  • +100 Starting score
How we rate comedogenic β†’
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Fungal acne

Safe 100
  • +100 Starting score
How we rate fungal acne β†’
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Fabric stains

High 30
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #10, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
  • βˆ’40 Iron-oxide pigments at #13, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
  • βˆ’15 Titanium Dioxide at #2, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
How we rate fabric stains β†’
πŸ’§

Moisture

Balanced
LightNourishing
  • ← 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane)
  • ← 12 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
  • ← 2 Titanium Dioxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
  • β†’ 10 Glycerin at #7, the anchor humectant
  • β†’ 2 2 strong humectants (Panthenol, Saccharide Isomerate)
  • β†’ 1 Humectant polyols
How we rate moisture β†’
✨

Finish

Matte
MatteDewy
  • ← 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane)
  • ← 11 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
How we rate finish β†’
πŸ’„

Makeup base

Okay
PillsPrimer
  • β†’ 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
  • β†’ 3 Quick-setting carrier, fast, even canvas
  • ← 1.5 Humectant syrup tackiness (partly offset by the base)
  • ← 7.5 High mineral load at #2 greys under foundation (tinted)
How we rate makeup base β†’
🌊

Water resistance

Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant

Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.

How we rate water resistance β†’

Skincare extras

Beneficial actives this formula contains. Informational only, not part of the rating: their effect depends on a concentration the label does not disclose.

  • ✨ Niacinamide

Full ingredient list (20)

What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, ↑ / ↓ give the direction, and ← / β†’ shift a slider toward its ends (finish, moisture, makeup base). Auto-derived from our scoring rules and the ingredient's position.

  1. 1 Water

    Solvent base, the water phase

  2. 2 Titanium Dioxide

    Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), high in the list, a primary filter

    • ↑ 33 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
    • ↑ 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
    • light ← 2 mild sebum absorbent
    • pills ← 7.5 High mineral load greys under foundation (tinted)
  3. 3 Cyclopentasiloxane

    Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish

    • light ← 8 volatile carrier, flashes off
    • matte ← 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
  4. Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate)

    • ↑ 17.1 UV protection
    • ↑ 11 migrates into eyes with sweat
  5. 5 Isohexadecane

    Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish

    • light ← 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
    • matte ← 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
  6. 6 Dipropylene Glycol

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

    • 1 β†’ nourishing humectant polyol
  7. 7 Glycerin

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

    • 10 β†’ nourishing the anchor humectant
  8. 8 Polymethylsilsesquioxane

    Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish

    • light ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
    • matte ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
  9. Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

  10. 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
  11. 11 Niacinamide

    Soothing, skin-conditioning active

  12. 12 Magnesium Sulfate

    Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream

  13. 13 Ci 77491

    Colorant or pigment

    • ↑ 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
  14. Botanical extract

  15. Botanical extract

  16. 16 Saccharide Isomerate

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

    • 1 β†’ nourishing humectant
  17. 17 Panthenol

    Soothing, skin-conditioning active

    • 1 β†’ nourishing humectant
  18. 18 Phenoxyethanol

    Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling

  19. 19 Caprylyl Glycol

    Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling

  20. 20 Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate

    Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling

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