Vichy Capital Soleil Ultra-hydrating UV Lotion SPF 60
80/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Vichy Capital Soleil Ultra-hydrating UV Lotion SPF 60 is a hybrid sunscreen that combines homosalate, Tinosorb S, ethylhexyl salicylate, avobenzone, Mexoryl XL, and titanium dioxide. It wears lightweight with a balanced finish and shows little to no white cast. The formula is generally low on breakout concerns. With excellent protection and a score of 79.8/100, it is a strong, hydrating everyday sunscreen.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
100
- +12 Homosalate at #2, UV filter
- +45.6 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #4, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
- +7.6 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #6, UV filter
- +28.5 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane at #7, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
- +32 Drometrizole Trisiloxane at #8, UV filter (UVA1 +11.2)
- +26.4 Titanium Dioxide at #12, UV filter (UVA1 +4)
- +16.8 Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid at #20, UV filter (UVA1 +6)
- β27.1 UVB coverage saturated
- β35.2 UVA2 coverage saturated
- β6.6 UVA1 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 60)
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Health safety
Medium
57
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Homosalate at #2 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β3.5 Avobenzone at #7, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
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White cast
Low
93
- +100 Starting score
- β7.5 Titanium Dioxide at #12 (nano)
- +0.5 Coated minerals (Aluminum Hydroxide)
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Eye sting
Medium
59
- +100 Starting score
- β16 Avobenzone at #7, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β9 Homosalate at #2, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β6 Octisalate at #6, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β10 Volatile alcohol at #5
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Heavy feel
Low
95
- +100 Starting score
- β6 Titanium Dioxide at #12
- β2 Copernicia Cerifera Wax at #15, wax film
- +3.2 Volatile alcohol at #5, evaporating texture
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Comedogenic
Low
68
- +100 Starting score
- β32 Isopropyl Myristate at #3, heavy comedogenic ester
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Fungal acne
Medium
62
- +100 Starting score
- β36 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Isopropyl Myristate)
- β2 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains
Medium
40
- +100 Starting score
- β45 Avobenzone at #7, reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
- β10 Mexoryl XL at #8, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
- β5 Titanium Dioxide at #12, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 13 Volatile alcohol at #5
- β 1.5 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Oxidized Starch Acetate)
- β 4 Glycerin at #9, the anchor humectant
- β 2 Sodium Hyaluronate at #27, hyaluronic family
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 1 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Oxidized Starch Acetate)
- β 3 Volatile alcohol at #5
- β 1 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Diisopropyl Sebacate)
- β 6 1 slippy emollient esters (Isopropyl Myristate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 6 Quick-setting carrier (alcohol at #5), fast, even canvas
- β 1 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 1 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer)
- β 3 Occlusives/waxes float the foundation
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +3 1 film-forming polymers that lock the formula on for water resistance
- +2 1 water-locking waxes
Full ingredient list (27)
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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Legacy UV filter (Homosalate), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 12 UV protection
- β 9 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 32 heavy comedogenic ester
- 6 β dewy slippy emollient ester
- β 36 feeds malassezia
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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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Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
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Legacy UV filter (Octisalate)
- β 7.6 UV protection
- β 6 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Legacy UV filter (Avobenzone)
- β 28.5 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 3.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- 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 (Mexoryl XL), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 32 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 10 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 26.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 5 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
- β 2 wax film
- β 2 wax water lock
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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pH adjuster
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
- β 3 film former
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Mexoryl SX), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 16.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Supporting ingredient
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22 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 minor malassezia feeder
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23 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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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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26 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 β nourishing hyaluronic family
Does Vichy Capital Soleil Ultra-hydrating UV Lotion SPF 60 leave a white cast?
No, it commonly shows little to no white cast. The hybrid formula has a balanced finish that blends in clear on most skin tones.
Is the Vichy Capital Soleil Ultra-hydrating UV Lotion SPF 60 mineral or chemical?
It is a hybrid sunscreen. It combines chemical filters like homosalate, Tinosorb S, and avobenzone with mineral titanium dioxide.
Is it a good sunscreen?
It scores 79.8/100 with excellent protection. The hydrating formula makes it a strong everyday choice.