Celimax Oil Control Light Sunscreen

Celimax

Oil Control Light Sunscreen

face neck sunscreen

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General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
63%
Combination (dry)
63%
Balanced
93%
Combination (oily)
77%
Oily
77%

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39
Ingredients
6
Benefits
2
Actives
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Oil Control Light Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ is a hybrid (chemical + mineral) sunscreen expertly engineered for oily and combination skin. Formulated with a patented Anti Sebum-P complex and silica, it delivers sun protection with a fresh, matte finish. Its lightweight, silky texture absorbs quickly without leaving a white cast and is both dermatologically tested and hypoallergenic, making it suitable even for sensitive skin.

Key Insights

Benefits

6
Anti-Aging
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Oil Control
Pore Minimizer
Soothing

Active Ingredients

2
Hyaluronic acid Vitamin B3 (niacinamide)

Risks

4
Microplastic
Silicone
Sulfate
Synthetic polymer

About Oil Control Light Sunscreen

Overview

Oil Control Light Sunscreen is a lightweight sunscreen from Celimax. Its job is UV protection, with the rest of the formula working on hydration. The ingredient list runs to 39 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. Silicones in the formula tend to give a smooth, blurred finish and help it grip under makeup. Hydration is handled by Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin and Sodium Hyaluronate, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.

UV filter system

It uses a hybrid filter system — Zinc Oxide, Uvinul A Plus, Tinosorb S, Uvinul T 150 and Titanium Dioxide — combining mineral and organic filters. Between them those filters cover UVB, UVA II and UVA I, so the formula is broad-spectrum in the meaningful sense: it reaches past 340 nm, where the ageing wavelengths sit. Every filter in the formula is photostable, so its protection does not fall away over the first hour in the sun — reapplication is still about sweat, water and rubbing rather than degradation.

What the formula does

Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate and Water.

Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Zinc Oxide, Niacinamide and Adenosine.

Oil control: Moderate. Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine, and here that comes from Zinc Oxide, Niacinamide, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate and Silica.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.

What it does not target

The formula contributes little or nothing on barrier support, antioxidant protection, cell renewal and firmness signalling. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.

What is not in it

Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, sulfate-free and dye-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging.

Where it fits in a routine

Use it in the morning. In a routine it goes final morning step, before makeup. Apply about two finger-lengths for the face and neck — under-application is the single most common reason sunscreen underperforms. Reapply every two hours of sun exposure, and after swimming or towelling off. Let it set for a couple of minutes before makeup so it does not pill.

This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.

Pros and cons

Drawn purely from the ingredient list

Pros

  • Broad-spectrum coverage that reaches into UVA I
  • Every UV filter in it is photostable
  • No fragrance or declared allergens
  • No essential oils
  • No drying alcohol
  • Strong humectant content for hydration
  • No common irritants flagged in the list

Things to know

  • Contains a solid synthetic polymer (microplastic)
  • 3 ingredients could feed malassezia (fungal acne)

Which skin types it suits

Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.

Suitable for

  • Balanced skin

May suit

  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily skin

Less suitable for

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) skin

Sensitive skin

No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Skin concerns

Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.

Helps with

  • Hydration 14 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 10 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Soothing 6 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

  • Evens Skin Tone 2 ingredients

    Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance

  • Oil Control 2 ingredients

    Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness

  • Pore Minimizer 1 ingredient

    Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores

Does not target

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing Dark Spot Fading Smooths Bumpy Skin

None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.

UV filters

Hybrid mineral and organic filter system · broad-spectrum through UVA I

Zinc Oxide

zinc oxide
Protects from
UVB (290–320 nm), UVA II (320–340 nm), UVA I (340–400 nm)
Photostable
Yes — photostable
Generation
Mineral (inorganic) filter
Approved in
Approved worldwide
Maximum permitted level
Up to 25% (EU, US, KR)

The only single filter that covers the whole UVB–UVA1 range on its own. Scatters and absorbs rather than purely absorbing, and can leave a white cast at high loads.

Uvinul A Plus

diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate
Protects from
UVA II (320–340 nm), UVA I (340–400 nm)
Photostable
Yes — photostable
Generation
Next-generation UVA filter
Approved in
EU, UK, Korea, Japan — not FDA-approved in the US
Maximum permitted level
Up to 10% (EU)

A photostable replacement for avobenzone: it peaks at 354 nm, deep in UVA I, and does not need a stabiliser to survive the day.

Tinosorb S

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine
Protects from
UVB (290–320 nm), UVA II (320–340 nm), UVA I (340–400 nm)
Photostable
Yes — photostable
Generation
Next-generation broad-spectrum filter
Approved in
EU, UK, Korea, Japan, Australia — not FDA-approved in the US
Maximum permitted level
Up to 10% (EU)

One of the most photostable filters in use, and it stabilises avobenzone and octinoxate alongside it. Oil-soluble, cosmetically light, no white cast.

Uvinul T 150

ethylhexyl triazone
Protects from
UVB (290–320 nm)
Photostable
Yes — photostable
Generation
Next-generation UVB filter
Approved in
EU, UK, Korea, Japan — not FDA-approved in the US
Maximum permitted level
Up to 5% (EU)

The most efficient UVB absorber available by weight, which is why high-SPF formulas reach SPF 50+ without feeling heavy. Contributes nothing to UVA.

Titanium Dioxide

titanium dioxide
Protects from
UVB (290–320 nm), UVA II (320–340 nm)
Photostable
Yes — photostable
Generation
Mineral (inorganic) filter
Approved in
Approved worldwide
Maximum permitted level
Up to 25% (EU, US, KR)

Strong UVB and short-UVA protection, but it stops before UVA I — a mineral formula leaning on titanium dioxide alone needs zinc oxide beside it for deep UVA.

Key ingredients

The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.

Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

Hydration

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Zinc oxide (CI 77947)

Anti-Aging Soothing Oil Control

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Dibutyl adipate

Hydration

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane

Hydration

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Carbonic Acid, Dicaprylyl Ester

Hydration

8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 2-butyloctyl ester

Hydration
Niacinamide Vitamin B3 (niacinamide)

10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**

Soothing Anti-Aging Pore Minimizer

11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

1,1,1,3,5,5,5-Heptamethyl-3-octyl-trisiloxane

Hydration

15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Benzoic acid, 4,4',4''-(1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triyltriimino)tris-,tris(2-ethylhexyl) ester; octyl triazone

Anti-Aging

Formula analysis

Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.

Hydration High

Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin

Barrier support None

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support None

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control Moderate

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening Low

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing Moderate

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal None

Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover

Firmness signalling None

Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support

Photostability Very high

Every filter in this formula is photostable

Active and supporting ingredients

"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.

Supporting ingredients (32)

Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.

Water Dibutyl Adipate Cyclohexasiloxane Dipropylene Glycol Dicaprylyl Carbonate Propylheptyl Caprylate Butyloctyl Salicylate Cetyl Diglyceryl Tris(trimethylsiloxy)silylethyl Dimethicone Caprylyl Methicone Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone Polymethylsilsesquioxane Disteardimonium Hectorite Magnesium Sulfate Triethoxycaprylylsilane 1,2-hexanediol Butylene Glycol Phenyl Trimethicone Acrylates/dimethicone Copolymer Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate Glyceryl Caprylate Caprylyl Glycol Ethylhexylglycerin Adenosine Tocopherol Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract Pueraria Lobata Root Extract 4-terpineol Silica

What is and is not in it

Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.

Free from

  • Fragrance-free
  • Essential-oil-free
  • No drying alcohol
  • Paraben-free
  • Sulfate-free
  • Dye-free
  • Oil-free
  • No animal-derived ingredients

Contains

  • Silicones

    Cyclohexasiloxane, Cetyl Diglyceryl Tris(trimethylsiloxy)silylethyl Dimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane

  • Microplastics

    Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane

What to layer it with

Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.

Compatible with

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
  • Retinoids (retinol, retinal)
  • AHAs (glycolic, lactic)
  • BHA (salicylic acid)
  • PHAs (gluconolactone)
  • Benzoyl peroxide
  • Azelaic acid
  • Copper peptides
  • Bakuchiol
  • Niacinamide
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Ceramides
  • Signal peptides
  • Panthenol
  • Sunscreen

Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.

Where it fits in a routine

Morning
  1. Cleanse
  2. Toning
  3. Treat
  4. Moisturise
  5. Protect

This product is the "Protect" step.

  • Apply about two finger-lengths for the face and neck — under-application is the single most common reason sunscreen underperforms.
  • Reapply every two hours of sun exposure, and after swimming or towelling off.
  • Let it set for a couple of minutes before makeup so it does not pill.

Safety and suitability

Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
Fungal acne (malassezia)
3 ingredients could feed malassezia: Propylheptyl Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Glyceryl Caprylate. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
Sensitive and reactive skin
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Recorded ingredient risks
Microplastic, Silicone, Sulfate, Synthetic polymer

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 39 ingredients on the label.

12
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

7
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

6
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

5
UV filter

Absorbs or scatters ultraviolet light

4
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

4
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

3
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

3
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

2
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

1
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

1
Exfoliant

Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells

1
Preservative

Keeps the product free of microbial growth

Ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.

1 Water Solvent
Estimated level
30–80%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.

Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Skin Research and Technology, May 2015, pages 131-136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, November-December 1999, pages 344-351
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, September-October 1993, pages 249-262
2 Zinc Oxide UV filter
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
UV filter, Occlusive, Texture agent, Preservative

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Zinc oxide (CI 77947)

Anti-Aging Soothing Oil Control
9 scientific references
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, February 2019, pages 277-278
  • Nanomaterials, March 2017, pages 27-31
  • Particle and Fibre Toxicology, August 2016, page 44
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, June 2014, pages 273-283
  • Indian Journal of Dermatology, September-October 2012, pages 335-342
  • Archives of Toxicology, July 2012, pages 1063-1075
  • Photodermatology, Photoimmunology, & Photomedicine, April 2011, pages 58-67
  • American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, December 2010, pages 413-421
  • https://cosmeticsinfoorg/ingredient/zinc-oxide-0?gclid=CjwKCAjw3_KIBhA2EiwAaAAlipF1YpJBfZrmUbDnK6jm68_2f-GfsdZ770fVI15BFzZJtiFcCJjAWxoC3SkQAvD_BwE
3 Dibutyl Adipate Emollient
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Occlusive, Solvent

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Dibutyl adipate

Hydration
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Solvent

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane

Hydration
2 scientific references
  • Dow (supplier info), Accessed September 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, December 2011, pages 149S-227S
5 Dipropylene Glycol Texture agent
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol

Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Carbonic Acid, Dicaprylyl Ester

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • OCL, April 2018, pages 1-10
  • Journal of Surfactants and Detergents, July 2017, pages 1, 337–1, 349
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, December 2016, pages 1-50
  • https://wwwcir-safetyorg/sites/default/files/dialkyl%20carbonatespdf
  • https://wwwulprospectorcom/en/na/PersonalCare/Detail/75/204256/Cetiol-CC
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Hydration
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 2-butyloctyl ester

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, June 2019, pages 1-60
  • https://onlinepersonalcarecouncilorg/ctfa-static/online/lists/cir-pdfs/FR766pdf
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2003, pages 1-108
  • https://wwwdeepdyvecom/lp/sage/safety-assessment-of-salicylic-acid-butyloctyl-salicylate-calcium-klHNmxZGsR?articleList=%2Fsearch%3Fquery%3Dbutyloctyl%2Bsalicylate
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Texture agent

9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Siloxanes and Silicones, cetyl Me, 3-[3-(2,3-dihydroxypropoxy)-2-hydroxypropoxy]propyl Me, di-Me, Me 2-[3,3,3-trimethyl-1,1-bis[(trimethylsilyl)oxy]-1-disiloxanyl]ethyl

Silicone
10 Niacinamide Active
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active

10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**

Soothing Anti-Aging Pore Minimizer
15 scientific references
  • International Journal of Dermatology, February 2021, pages 166-173
  • Biomolecules & Therapeutics, July 2019, pages 562-569
  • Experimental Dermatology, February 2019, pages 15-22
  • Dermatologic Therapy, September 2017, ePublication
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, May 2017, page S116
  • International Journal of Pharmaceutics, March 2017, pages 158-162
  • Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America, May 2016, pages 145-152
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, July 2015, pages 405-412
  • Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, June 2014, pages 311-315
  • International Journal of Pharmacy, January 2013, pages 192-201
  • Dermatoendrocrinology, July 2012, pages 308-319
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2005, pages 1-31
  • Dermatologic Surgery, July 2005, pages 860-865
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, October 2004, pages 231-238
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, April 2004, pages 88-93
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

1,1,1,3,5,5,5-Heptamethyl-3-octyl-trisiloxane

Hydration Silicone
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive

12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 1,2-ethanediyl ester, polymer with methyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate

Microplastic
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
UV filter

13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Benzoic Acid, 2-[4-(Diethylamino)-2-Hydroxybenzoyl]-, Hexyl Ester

Anti-Aging
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
UV filter

14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

2,2'-[6-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diyl]bis[5-[(2-ethylhexyl)oxy]-phenol]

Anti-Aging
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
UV filter

15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Benzoic acid, 4,4',4''-(1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triyltriimino)tris-,tris(2-ethylhexyl) ester; octyl triazone

Anti-Aging
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Calcium Aluminium Borosilicate is a glass consisting essentially of calcium and aluminium borosilicates

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Siloxanes and Silicones, 3-(tri(oxy-2-hydroxypropylene))oxypropyl methyl, 2-trimethylsilylpoly(oxydimethylsilyl)ethyl methyl, dimethyl

Silicone
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Polymer formed by hydrolysis and condensation of methyltrimethoxysilane

Microplastic
19 Titanium Dioxide UV filter
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
UV filter, Texture agent

19th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Titanium dioxide (CI 77891)

Anti-Aging
10 scientific references
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, February 2021, pages 532-537
  • Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, June 2020
  • Journal of Nanoparticle Research, March 2020
  • Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, November 2019, pages 34-46
  • Photodermatology, Photoimmunology and Photomedicine, November 2019, pages 442-446
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, September 2019, pages 223-234
  • Materials, July 2019, pages 1-24
  • Photodermatology, Photoimmunology, and Photomedicine, April 2011, pages 58-67
  • Skin Therapy Letter, July-August 2008, pages 5-7
  • Environmental and Health Perspectives, July 2008, pages 893
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

20th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

1-Octadecanaminium, N,N-dimethyl-N-octadecyl-, chloride, reaction products with hectorite

21 Magnesium Sulfate Texture agent
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

21st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Magnesium sulphate

Sulfate
22 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Texture agent
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

22nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Silane, triethoxyoctyl-

23 1,2-hexanediol Solvent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

24 Butylene Glycol Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent, Solvent

24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • US Food and Drug Administration Code of Federal Regulations</em>, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2011, pages 5S-16S
  • Skin Research and Technology, November 2007, pages 417-24
  • Journal of the American College of Toxicology, September 1985, pages 223-248
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,1,5,5,5-Hexamethyl-3-phenyl-3-[(trimethylsilyl)oxy]trisiloxane

Hydration Silicone
5 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2006, pages 1-89
  • https://onlinepersonalcarecouncilorg/ctfa-static/online/lists/cir-pdfs/PRNS513pdf
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, June 2003, pages 335-351
  • Silicone Surfactants, 1999, page 190
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 1986, pages 353-371
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Texture agent

26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Copolymer of dimethicone acrylate and one or more monomers of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters

Synthetic polymer
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Complex ester of hexaglycerol and polyricinoleic acid

Hydration
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant

28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Octanoic acid, monoester with glycerol

Hydration
29 Caprylyl Glycol Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Octane-1,2-diol

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • PLoS One, October 2016, ePublication
  • Contact Dermatitis, May 2016, pages 281-288
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2013, pages 5S-21S
  • Personal Care, 2008, pages 1-4
  • Cosmetic Science Technology, 2006, pages 1-11
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine

Soothing
8 scientific references
  • PubChem, Accessed May 2021, ePublication
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, September 2020, pages 1-38
  • Experimental Dermatology, August 2014, pages 553-554
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, August 2011, pages 526-546
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2006, pages 447-451
  • British Journal of Pharmacology, October 2008, issue 4, pages 475-486
  • PloS One, May 2008 (ePublication)
  • >International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2006, pages 447-451
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt

Hydration Anti-Aging Soothing
5 scientific references
  • Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und Verwandte Gebiete, December 2017, pages 987-993
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, July 2014, pages 277-287
  • Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, October 2012, pages 20-23
  • DermatoEndocrinology, July-December 2012, pages 253-258
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, September 2011, pages 990-1000
33 Tocopherol Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Soothing
4 scientific references
  • Journal or Agricultural and Food Chemistry, June 2010, pages 7013-7020
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2001, pages 1212-1217
  • Canadian Family Physician, July 2006, pages 855-856
  • Dermatologic Surgery, April 1999, pages 311-315
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the Evening Primrose, Oenothera biennis, Onagraceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract is an extract of the root bark of the Elm, Ulmus davidiana, Ulmaceae

Anti-Aging Hydration Soothing
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract is an extract of the needles of the Swamp Pine, Pinus palustris, Pinaceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Plant extract

37th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Pueraria Lobata Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Pueraria lobata, Fabacea

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

38th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

4-Methyl-1-(1-methylethyl)-3-cyclohexen-1-ol

39 Silica Exfoliant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Exfoliant, Texture agent

39th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Silicon dioxide

Oil Control
6 scientific references
  • Advances in Colloid and Interface Science, July 2021, page 10, 2437
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, October 2019, pages 1-34
  • Nanomedicine, August 2019, pages 2, 243-2, 267
  • Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 2016, pages 1, 201-1, 205
  • European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, January 2015, pages 116-125
  • Cosmetics & Toiletries, April 2015, pages 36-45

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Shares 9 key ingredients with Oil Control Light Sunscreen: Water, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Dibutyl Adipate, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Oil Control Light Sunscreen?

WATER, ZINC OXIDE, DIBUTYL ADIPATE, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE, PROPYLHEPTYL CAPRYLATE, BUTYLOCTYL SALICYLATE, CETYL DIGLYCERYL TRIS(TRIMETHYLSILOXY)SILYLETHYL DIMETHICONE, NIACINAMIDE, CAPRYLYL METHICONE, METHYL METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, DIETHYLAMINO HYDROXYBENZOYL HEXYL BENZOATE, BIS-ETHYLHEXYLOXYPHENOL METHOXYPHENYL TRIAZINE, ETHYLHEXYL TRIAZONE, CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE, POLYGLYCERYL-3 POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE, POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, ACRYLATES/DIMETHICONE COPOLYMER, POLYGLYCERYL-6 POLYRICINOLEATE, GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, ADENOSINE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, TOCOPHEROL, OENOTHERA BIENNIS FLOWER EXTRACT, ULMUS DAVIDIANA ROOT EXTRACT, PINUS PALUSTRIS LEAF EXTRACT, PUERARIA LOBATA ROOT EXTRACT, 4-TERPINEOL, SILICA.

What are the active ingredients in Oil Control Light Sunscreen?

NIACINAMIDE, SODIUM HYALURONATE.

How do I use Oil Control Light Sunscreen?

At the final step of your skincare routine, apply a moderate amount evenly over the face (and neck if desired), gently massaging until completely absorbed. Reapply every 2 hours, or after swimming, sweating, or towel-drying, for continued UV protection and oil control.

What skin types is Oil Control Light Sunscreen good for?

Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.

Is Oil Control Light Sunscreen good for sensitive skin?

No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Is Oil Control Light Sunscreen fungal acne safe?

3 ingredients could feed malassezia: Propylheptyl Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Glyceryl Caprylate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.

Can I use Oil Control Light Sunscreen while pregnant?

Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.

Is Oil Control Light Sunscreen fragrance free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.

Does Oil Control Light Sunscreen contain alcohol?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.

Is Oil Control Light Sunscreen silicone free?

No — it contains Cyclohexasiloxane, Cetyl Diglyceryl Tris(trimethylsiloxy)silylethyl Dimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane.

Does Oil Control Light Sunscreen contain essential oils?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.

Is Oil Control Light Sunscreen paraben free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.

What can I layer with Oil Control Light Sunscreen?

It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.

When should I apply Oil Control Light Sunscreen?

Use it in the morning, final morning step, before makeup.

How many ingredients does Oil Control Light Sunscreen have?

It lists 39 ingredients, of which 7 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Oil Control Light Sunscreen?

Celimax.

What UV filters are in Oil Control Light Sunscreen?

It filters UV with Zinc Oxide (zinc oxide), Uvinul A Plus (diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate), Tinosorb S (bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine), Uvinul T 150 (ethylhexyl triazone), Titanium Dioxide (titanium dioxide).

Is Oil Control Light Sunscreen broad spectrum?

Yes. Its filters cover UVB, UVA II and UVA I, so protection reaches past 340 nm into the deep-UVA range associated with ageing and pigmentation.

Does Oil Control Light Sunscreen leave a white cast?

It may leave a slight cast. The formula mixes mineral and organic filters, so any cast is usually lighter than a fully mineral sunscreen's.

Is Oil Control Light Sunscreen reef safe?

It contains none of the filters named in the Hawaii and Key West reef legislation (oxybenzone and octinoxate). "Reef safe" is not a regulated term, so treat that as a fact about the filter list rather than a certification.

Can I wear Oil Control Light Sunscreen under makeup?

Yes. Let it set for a couple of minutes before foundation so it does not pill, and reapply over makeup with a stick or powder rather than rubbing more in.

How often should I reapply Oil Control Light Sunscreen?

Every two hours of sun exposure, and immediately after swimming, sweating heavily or towelling off.

Brand
Celimax

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