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Dr. Ceuracle

5 Alpha Control No Sebum Sun Lotion

SPF 50+ · PA++++ Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens skin tone. KR South Korea global Formulation variant: global. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Mineral lotion with sebum-control actives, but fragrance, cinnamon bark extract, and PEG-60 almond glycerides lower sensitivity and PEG-related health scores.

△ MIN Mineral filters Mineral filters — Physical filters (ZnO, TiO2) sit on skin and reflect UV. Reef-safer; very gentle. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB across the full sun-damage spectrum. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
74.3
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #613 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Mineral lotion with sebum-control actives, but fragrance, cinnamon bark extract, and PEG-60 almond glycerides lower sensitivity and PEG-related health scores.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A zinc oxide and titanium dioxide mineral lotion targeted at oily, sebum-prone skin, with capryloyl glycine and sarcosine for oil control. Effective filter pairing, but added fragrance, cinnamon bark extract, and PEG-60 almond glycerides limit who can use it.

Pros
  • Dual mineral filters (ZnO + TiO2) for broad-spectrum
  • Sebum-control actives suit oily skin
  • Silica for matte finish
  • Lotion texture lighter than a cream
  • Alcohol-free formula
Cons
  • Contains fragrance, a sensitivity concern
  • Cinnamon bark extract is a known irritant
  • PEG-60 almond glycerides may concern PEG-avoiders
  • Mineral-only ceiling for UVA-1 coverage

Who it's for: Oily, sebum-prone skin wanting a matte mineral SPF and tolerant of fragrance; reactive or fragrance-avoidant skin should skip it.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 99
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 80
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 45
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 65
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 60
02 Composition · key UV filters 2 filters resolved
UVB 290–320nm UVB (290–320nm) — covered UVA-II 320–340nm UVA-II (320–340nm) — covered UVA-I 340–400nm UVA-I (340–400nm) — covered
Zinc Oxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
Titanium Dioxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
03 At-a-glance facts
Protection
Filter type Mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) sit on skin and reflect UV. Chemical filters absorb UV. Hybrid blends both.
Mineral
Broad spectrum Protects across both UVA and UVB ranges. UVA causes aging and deeper damage; UVB causes burns.
Yes
Formulation & feel
Texture How the formula feels at application — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Lotion
Finish How the formula looks on skin once dry: matte, natural, dewy, or glowy.
Natural
Tinted Adds sheer pigment (iron oxides) that masks the white cast common to mineral filters and gives a skin-tone finish.
No
Fragrance-free No synthetic perfume added. Not FDA-defined in the US; the EU requires 'Parfum' + the 26 named allergens on the label. 'Unscented' differs — may contain masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
No
Alcohol-free No drying short-chain alcohols (alcohol denat., SD alcohol, ethanol). Does not refer to fatty alcohols like cetyl or stearyl alcohol, which are emollients.
Yes
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 35 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 3
Water· Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Cyclohexasiloxane·Disiloxane· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. · Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate·Caprylyl Methicone·Propanediol·Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer·Silica· Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone·Stearic Acid·Aluminum Hydroxide·Triethoxycaprylylsilane·Sodium Chloride·1‚2-Hexanediol·Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone·Caprylyl Glycol·Glyceryl Caprylate· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment·Butylene Glycol·Capryloyl Glycine·Hexylene Glycol·Peg-60 Almond Glycerides·Sarcosine· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. · Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Carbomer·Oleanolic Acid·Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Potassium Sorbate
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
03 Cyclohexasiloxane Cyclohexasiloxane
04 Disiloxane Disiloxane
05 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
06 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
07 Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
08 Caprylyl Methicone Caprylyl Methicone
09 Propanediol Propanediol
10 Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
11 Silica Silica
12 Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
13 Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
14 Stearic Acid Stearic Acid
15 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
16 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Triethoxycaprylylsilane
17 Sodium Chloride Sodium Chloride
18 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
19 Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
20 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
21 Glyceryl Caprylate Glyceryl Caprylate
22 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
23 Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
24 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
25 Capryloyl Glycine Capryloyl Glycine
26 Hexylene Glycol Hexylene Glycol
27 Peg-60 Almond Glycerides
28 Sarcosine Sarcosine
29 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
30 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
31 Carbomer Carbomer
32 Oleanolic Acid Oleanolic Acid
33 Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid
34 Fragrance ADDED FRAGRANCE Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive.
35 Potassium Sorbate Potassium Sorbate