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Dr. Ceuracle 5 Alpha Control No Sebum Sun Lotion
Dr. Ceuracle

5 Alpha Control No Sebum Sun Lotion

SPF 50+ · PA++++ Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens out your skin tone. 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 top and reflect UV. Reef-safer and super gentle. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB — covers the whole sun-damage spectrum. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
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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%. That's the recipe.
01 The score breakdown
UV protection How hard it blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 99
Filter modernity Dings legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen ones. 80
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 45
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity plus how biodegradable the UV filters and surfactants are. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, and how it actually feels on skin. 65
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 60
02 Composition · key UV filters 2 filters resolved
UVA-I 340–400nm UVA-I (340–400nm) — covered UVA-II 320–340nm UVA-II (320–340nm) — covered UVB 290–320nm UVB (290–320nm) — 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 The facts, at a glance
Protection
Filter type Mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) sit on skin and reflect UV. Chemical filters absorb UV. Hybrid runs both.
Mineral
Broad spectrum Covers both UVA and UVB. UVA drives aging and deeper damage; UVB gives you burns.
Yes
Formulation & feel
Texture How it feels going on — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Lotion
Finish How it looks 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' is different — it can hide masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
No
Alcohol-free No drying short-chain alcohols (alcohol denat., SD alcohol, ethanol). Doesn't mean fatty alcohols like cetyl or stearyl — those are emollients.
Yes
Verdict Is it worth 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.

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 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