Vichy Capital Soleil Cell Protect Invisible High UVA + UVB Sun Protection Spray SPF 50+
82/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Vichy Capital Soleil Cell Protect Invisible Spray SPF 50+ is a chemical (hybrid) sunscreen spray using a broad set including octisalate, Uvinul T 150, avobenzone, Tinosorb S, Ensulizole and Mexoryl XL. It is generally low on white cast, with a balanced, lightweight invisible finish that works well under makeup, though it may mildly sting near the eyes. With a strong 82.4/100 score and excellent protection, it is a convenient high-SPF spray for face and body.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
96
- +8 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #3, UV filter
- +20.9 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #4, UV filter
- +28.5 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane at #5, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
- +45.6 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #6, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
- +11.2 Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid at #11, UV filter
- +24 Drometrizole Trisiloxane at #17, UV filter (UVA1 +8.4)
- β32.4 UVB coverage saturated
- β12 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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Health safety
High
90
- +100 Starting score
- β10 Avobenzone at #5 (regulatory/evidence concern)
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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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Eye sting
Medium
42
- +100 Starting score
- β16 Avobenzone at #5, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β9 Octisalate at #3, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β2 Ensulizole at #11, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β18 Volatile alcohol at #2
- β5 Alcohol high up speeds filter migration
- β8 Fragrance
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Comedogenic
Low
83
- +100 Starting score
- β17 Isopropyl Palmitate at #7, heavy comedogenic ester
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Fungal acne
Low
76
- +100 Starting score
- β24 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Isopropyl Palmitate)
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Fabric stains
Medium
45
- +100 Starting score
- β45 Avobenzone at #5, reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
- β10 Mexoryl XL at #17, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 22 Volatile alcohol at #2
- β 4 Glycerin at #9, the anchor humectant
- β 2 Sodium Hyaluronate at #19, hyaluronic family
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 5 Volatile alcohol at #2
- β 2 2 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Diisopropyl Adipate, Dicaprylyl Ether)
- β 4 1 slippy emollient esters (Isopropyl Palmitate)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 10 Quick-setting carrier (alcohol at #2), fast, even canvas
- β 1 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 1.5 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Polyacrylate, C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer)
- β 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 βFull ingredient list (24)
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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Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
- β 5 Alcohol high up speeds filter migration
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Legacy UV filter (Octisalate), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 8 UV protection
- β 9 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150)
- β 20.9 UV protection
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Legacy UV filter (Avobenzone)
- β 28.5 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
- β 45 reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
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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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 17 heavy comedogenic ester
- 4 β dewy slippy emollient ester
- β 24 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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9 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 4 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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10 Propanediol
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Legacy UV filter (Ensulizole), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 11.2 UV protection
- β 2 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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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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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Mexoryl XL), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 24 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 10 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 β nourishing hyaluronic family
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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21 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Supporting ingredient
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24 Fragrance
Fragrance
Does the Vichy Capital Soleil Invisible Spray leave a white cast?
No, white cast is generally low. It is a chemical (hybrid) spray designed to wear invisibly with a balanced, lightweight finish.
Is the Vichy Capital Soleil Cell Protect Invisible High UVA + UVB Sun Protection Spray SPF 50+ good under makeup and for oily skin?
Yes, it works well as a makeup base, is lightweight and is low on pore-clogging concern. The filter mix may mildly sting if it reaches the eyes.
Is the Vichy Capital Soleil SPF 50+ spray a good sunscreen?
Yes, it scores a strong 82.4/100 with excellent protection. The broad modern filter set and spray format make it a convenient high-SPF pick for face and body.