LAGOM Cellus Sun Gel+ Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++

LAGOM

Cellus Sun Gel+ Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++

face sunscreen

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Fit by skin type

General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
59%
Combination (dry)
59%
Balanced
89%
Combination (oily)
81%
Oily
81%

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Ingredients
8
Benefits
2
Actives
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Experience advanced sun protection and skincare benefits with Lagom Cellus Sun Gel+ Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++. This multifunctional sunscreen not only shields your skin from UV rays but also targets dullness and wrinkles with its brightening and wrinkle-improving effects. Formulated with Glutathione and Niacinamide for dual action, it delivers a refreshing, non-whitening texture that feels like a moisturizing cream without any white cast. Enriched with plant-based peptides and Aquaricia® to maintain optimal moisture levels, it has undergone rigorous clinical and hypoallergenic testing to ensure effectiveness and safety. Elevate your sun care routine with this lightweight, protective sunscreen that nourishes and enhances your skin's natural radiance. Recommended for: All skin types.

Key Insights

Benefits

8
Anti-Aging
Dark Spot Fading
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Oil Control
Pore Minimizer
Smooths Bumpy Skin
Soothing

Active Ingredients

2
Vitamin B3 (niacinamide) Vitamin B5 (panthenol)

Risks

2
Allergen
Synthetic polymer

About Cellus Sun Gel+ Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++

Overview

Cellus Sun Gel+ Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ is a lightweight sunscreen from LAGOM. It is rated SPF 50+ PA++++, meaning it is tested to the top of both the UVB and the UVA scales used in Asia. Its job is UV protection, with the rest of the formula working on hydration and soothing. The ingredient list runs to 43 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 Glycerin, Panthenol and Urea, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.

UV filter system

It is a chemical (organic-filter) sunscreen, using Uvinul A Plus, Parsol SLX, Tinosorb M, Tinosorb S and Uvinul T 150. 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 Glycerin, Panthenol, Urea and Water.

Soothing: High. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Panthenol and Allantoin.

Oil control: Moderate. Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine, and here that comes from Niacinamide, Silica and Maltodextrin.

Brightening: Moderate. Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks, and here that comes from Niacinamide, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate and Urea.

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 cell renewal. 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 no drying alcohol, paraben-free, microplastic-free, sulfate-free, dye-free and oil-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance and essential oils, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.

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 drying alcohol
  • No microplastics
  • Strong humectant content for hydration
  • Several soothing ingredients
  • No common irritants flagged in the list

Things to know

  • Contains fragrance or declared fragrance allergens
  • Contains essential oils, a common source of reactivity
  • 6 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 11 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 9 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Soothing 5 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

  • Oil Control 2 ingredients

    Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness

  • Dark Spot Fading 1 ingredient

    Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time

  • Evens Skin Tone 1 ingredient

    Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance

  • Pore Minimizer 1 ingredient

    Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores

  • Smooths Bumpy Skin 1 ingredient

    Refines texture by gently exfoliating rough, uneven patches

Does not target

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing

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

Chemical (organic) filter system · broad-spectrum through UVA I

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.

Parsol SLX

polysilicone-15
Protects from
UVB (290–320 nm)
Photostable
Yes — photostable
Generation
Polymeric UVB filter
Approved in
EU, UK, Korea, Japan — not FDA-approved in the US
Maximum permitted level
Up to 10% (EU)

A polymer, so it stays on the surface of skin rather than penetrating — low irritation potential and no measurable systemic absorption.

Tinosorb M

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

A hybrid: it absorbs like an organic filter and scatters like a mineral one, because it is dispersed as microfine particles rather than dissolved.

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.

Key ingredients

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

Niacinamide Vitamin B3 (niacinamide)

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% 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

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

Glycine, N-(N-L-.gamma.-glutamyl-L-cysteinyl)-

Anti-Aging

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

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

Hydration

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

Dibutyl adipate

Hydration

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

Benzoic acid, C12-15 alkyl esters

Hydration

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

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging

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

Polysilicone-15 is the siloxane polymer that conforms generally to the formula:

Anti-Aging

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

Silicon dioxide

Oil Control

14th 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 Moderate

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support Moderate

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control Moderate

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening Moderate

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing High

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal None

Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover

Firmness signalling Low

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 (36)

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

Glutathione Zizania Aquatica Extract Water Dibutyl Adipate C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate Glycerin Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate Silica Cetearyl Olivate Sorbitan Olivate Dipropylene Glycol Cetearyl Alcohol Glyceryl Stearate Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate Hydroxyacetophenone Decyl Glucoside Acrylates/c10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Orange Roughy Oil Tromethamine Caprylyl Glycol Odontioda Lavender Lace Flower Extract Allantoin Adenosine Disodium Edta Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil Xanthan Gum Urea Maltodextrin Zinc Undecylenoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein 1,2-hexanediol Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin Heptasodium Hexacarboxymethyl Dipeptide-12 Geraniol Linalool Limonene

What is and is not in it

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

Free from

  • No drying alcohol
  • Paraben-free
  • Microplastic-free
  • Sulfate-free
  • Dye-free
  • Oil-free
  • No animal-derived ingredients

Contains

  • Fragrance

    Geraniol, Linalool, Limonene

  • Essential oils

    Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil, Geraniol, Linalool, Limonene

  • Silicones

    Polysilicone-15

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)
6 ingredients could feed malassezia: Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil. 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
Allergen, Synthetic polymer

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 43 ingredients on the label.

11
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

6
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

6
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

5
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

5
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

5
UV filter

Absorbs or scatters ultraviolet light

4
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

3
Fragrance / colour

Changes how the product smells or looks

2
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

2
pH adjuster

Sets the acidity the formula needs to work

2
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

1
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

1
Soothing

Calms visible redness and irritation

1
Chelator

Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula

1
Exfoliant

Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells

1
Peptide

Amino-acid chains that signal for repair or firmness

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 Niacinamide Active
Estimated level
10–40%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% 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
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

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

Glycine, N-(N-L-.gamma.-glutamyl-L-cysteinyl)-

Anti-Aging
8 scientific references
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2019, pages 728–737
  • Clinical Cosmetic and Investigative Dermatology, April 2017, pages 147-153 and October 2014, pages 267-274
  • Nutrients, August 2017, pages 1-27
  • DermatoEndocrinology, July 2012, pages 308-319
  • Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2011, pages 3, 940-3, 949
  • The Dermatologist, October 2011, volume 19, issue 10
  • Journal of Dermatologic Science, May 2010, pages 85-90
  • Free Radical Biology and Medicine, October 1994, pages 333-349
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

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

Zizania Aquatica Extract is an extract of the whole plant Zizania aquatica L., Poaceae

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

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% 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
5 Dibutyl Adipate Emollient
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Occlusive, Solvent

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

Dibutyl adipate

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

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

Benzoic acid, C12-15 alkyl esters

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • The University of Toledo, May 2020, ePublication
  • Scientific Journal of the Faculty of Medicine in Nis, December 2013, pages 193-200
  • International Journal of Toxicology, November-December 2012, pages 342-372
7 Glycerin Humectant
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Occlusive, Texture agent, Solvent

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

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation, March 2021, pages 223-231
  • International Journal of Toxicology, November/December 2019, Volume 38, Supplement 3, pages 6S-22S
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2016, ePublication
  • British Journal of Dermatology, July 2008, pages 23-34
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2007, pages 75-82
  • Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, June 2003, pages 7, 360-7, 365
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
UV filter

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

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

Anti-Aging
9 Polysilicone-15 UV filter
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
UV filter

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

Polysilicone-15 is the siloxane polymer that conforms generally to the formula:

Anti-Aging
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

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

ester of hexaglycerol and stearic acid

11 Silica Exfoliant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Exfoliant, Texture agent

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

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

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

2,2'-Methylene-bis-(6-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol)

Anti-Aging
8 scientific references
  • 5 Super Anti-Aging Antioxidants Your Skin Needs
  • How to Keep Your Neck & Chest Looking Young
  • Acne & Aging Skin
  • How to Diminish Uneven Skin Tone and Get Your Glow Back
  • What Are Peptides and What Do They Do for Skin?
  • The Truth About Firming Creams
  • Top 5 Reasons to Add Antioxidants to Your Skin Care Routine
  • Anti-Aging Superstars
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.

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

14th 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

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

Cetearyl Olivate is the ester of Cetearyl Alcohol and the fatty acids derived from olive oil

Hydration
16 Sorbitan Olivate Surfactant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

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

D-Glucitol, 1,4-Anhydro-, 6-monoester with olive oil fatty acids

17 Dipropylene Glycol Texture agent
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent

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

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

18 Cetearyl Alcohol Emollient
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant, Texture agent

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

Alcohols, C16-18

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • FDA Cosmetic Labeling Claims, August 2020, ePublication
  • Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists of Korea, June 2009, pages 103-110
  • Journal of the American College of Toxicology, 1988, pages 359-413
19 Panthenol Active
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active

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

Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol

Hydration Soothing
7 scientific references
  • The Linus Pauling Institute, Oregon State University, Accessed April 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2019, pages 534-547
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, January 2019, pages 346-354
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, March 2018, pages 1-51
  • The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, August 2017, pages 173-180
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2011, pages 361-370
  • American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, Volume 3, 2002, pages 427-433
20 Glyceryl Stearate Emollient
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant

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

Stearic acid, monoester with glycerol

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Cosmeticsinfoorg, Accessed November 2021, ePublication
  • Drugs in Context, April 2018, pages 1-14
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2007, pages 1–30
21 Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate 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.

Ester of hexaglycerol and behenic acid

22 Hydroxyacetophenone Antioxidant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

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

Ethanone, 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-,p-Hydroxyacetophenone

Anti-Aging Hydration
4 scientific references
  • Journal of Oleo Science, February 2019, pages 183-191
  • Applied Environmental Microbiology, June 2018, ePublication
  • Journal of Biosciences, May-June 2004, pages 345-353
  • Scientific Reports, April 2021, pages 1–7
23 Decyl Glucoside Surfactant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Texture agent

23rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

D-Glucoside, Decyl

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

24th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

C10-30 alkyl propenoate, polymer with propenoic acid, butenoic acidand/or alkyl propenoates, product with propenyl sucrose ether or propenyl 2,2-dihydroxymethyl-1,3-propanediol

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

25th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Hoplostethus Oil (EU)

26 Tromethamine pH adjuster
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
pH adjuster

26th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-

27 Caprylyl Glycol Emollient
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

27th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Octane-1,2-diol

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Plant extract

28th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Odontioda Lavender Lace Flower Extract is the extract of the flowers of Odontioda lavender lace, which is a hybrid of the orchids, Odontioda helen steas and Odontioda annette

29 Allantoin Occlusive
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Soothing

29th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-

Soothing
8 scientific references
  • Chemistry Series, March 2020, pages 7-21
  • Molecules, June 2019, pages 1-33
  • European Journal of Pharmacology, February 2018, pages 68-78
  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, June 2017, Volume 76, Issue 2, Supplement 1
  • Pharmacognosy Review, Volume 5, July-December 2011
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2010, Supplement, pages 84S-97S
  • Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology, October 2008, ePublication
  • https://wwwaccessdatafdagov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearchcfm?CFRPart=347&showFR=1
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

30th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

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
31 Disodium Edta Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Chelator

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

Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate

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

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

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil is the volatile oil distilled from the dried flower heads of the Matricaria recutita, syn. Chamomilla recutita (L.), Compositae

33 Xanthan Gum Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Texture agent

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

Xanthan gum

34 Urea Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, pH adjuster

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

Urea

Hydration Smooths Bumpy Skin Evens Skin Tone
35 Maltodextrin Occlusive
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Texture agent

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

Maltodextrin

Oil Control Hydration
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

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

Protein hydrolysates, wheat, reaction product with undecylenic acid, zinc salt

37 1,2-hexanediol Solvent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

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

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

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

.alpha.-d-Glucopyranosiduronic acid, (3.beta.,20.beta.)-20-carboxy-11-oxo-30-norolean-12-en-3-yl 2-O-.beta.-d-glucopyranuronosyl-, dipotassium salt

Soothing Dark Spot Fading
8 scientific references
  • How to Care for Red, Sensitive Skin
  • 7 Best Products for Sensitive Skin
  • Skincare Tips for Calming Redness
  • Skin-Soothing Ingredients
  • How the Paula’s Choice CALM Collection Works
  • The Best Moisturizers for Sensitive Skin
  • The Best Ways to Treat Acne and Sensitive Skin
  • Skin Care for Extremely Dry, Sensitive Skin
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

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

.beta.-Cyclodextrin, 2-hydroxypropyl ethers

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

40th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Heptasodium Hexacarboxymethyl Dipeptide-12 is the sodium salt of Hexacarboxymethyl Dipeptide-12. It conforms to the formula:

41 Geraniol Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

41st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-

Allergen
42 Linalool Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

42nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3,7-Dimethyl octa-1,6-diene-3-ol

Allergen
43 Limonene Solvent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent, Fragrance / colour

43rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1-Methyl-4-Isopropenylcyclohexene; dipentene

Allergen

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What ingredients are in Cellus Sun Gel+ Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++?

NIACINAMIDE, GLUTATHIONE, ZIZANIA AQUATICA EXTRACT, WATER, DIBUTYL ADIPATE, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, GLYCERIN, DIETHYLAMINO HYDROXYBENZOYL HEXYL BENZOATE, POLYSILICONE-15, POLYGLYCERYL-6 STEARATE, SILICA, METHYLENE BIS-BENZOTRIAZOLYL TETRAMETHYLBUTYLPHENOL, BIS-ETHYLHEXYLOXYPHENOL METHOXYPHENYL TRIAZINE, ETHYLHEXYL TRIAZONE, CETEARYL OLIVATE, SORBITAN OLIVATE, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, PANTHENOL, GLYCERYL STEARATE, POLYGLYCERYL-6 BEHENATE, HYDROXYACETOPHENONE, DECYL GLUCOSIDE, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, ORANGE ROUGHY OIL, TROMETHAMINE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ODONTIODA LAVENDER LACE FLOWER EXTRACT, ALLANTOIN, ADENOSINE, DISODIUM EDTA, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA FLOWER OIL, XANTHAN GUM, UREA, MALTODEXTRIN, ZINC UNDECYLENOYL HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, HYDROXYPROPYL CYCLODEXTRIN, HEPTASODIUM HEXACARBOXYMETHYL DIPEPTIDE-12, GERANIOL, LINALOOL, LIMONENE.

What are the active ingredients in Cellus Sun Gel+ Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++?

NIACINAMIDE, PANTHENOL.

How do I use Cellus Sun Gel+ Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++?

Take an appropriate amount of the main product and spread it on your skin.

What skin types is Cellus Sun Gel+ Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ 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 Cellus Sun Gel+ Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ 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 Cellus Sun Gel+ Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ fungal acne safe?

6 ingredients could feed malassezia: Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.

Can I use Cellus Sun Gel+ Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ 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 Cellus Sun Gel+ Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ fragrance free?

No — it contains Geraniol, Linalool, Limonene.

Does Cellus Sun Gel+ Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ contain alcohol?

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

Is Cellus Sun Gel+ Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ silicone free?

No — it contains Polysilicone-15.

Does Cellus Sun Gel+ Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ contain essential oils?

Yes — it contains Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil, Geraniol, Linalool, Limonene.

Is Cellus Sun Gel+ Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ paraben free?

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

What can I layer with Cellus Sun Gel+ Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++?

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 Cellus Sun Gel+ Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++?

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

How many ingredients does Cellus Sun Gel+ Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ have?

It lists 43 ingredients, of which 7 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Cellus Sun Gel+ Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++?

LAGOM.

What UV filters are in Cellus Sun Gel+ Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++?

It filters UV with Uvinul A Plus (diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate), Parsol SLX (polysilicone-15), Tinosorb M (methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol), Tinosorb S (bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine), Uvinul T 150 (ethylhexyl triazone).

Is Cellus Sun Gel+ Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ 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 Cellus Sun Gel+ Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ leave a white cast?

Unlikely. It filters with organic (chemical) filters only, which dissolve into the formula rather than sitting on the surface, so they do not leave a white cast.

Is Cellus Sun Gel+ Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ 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 Cellus Sun Gel+ Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ 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 Cellus Sun Gel+ Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++?

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

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