La Shield

Fisico SPF 50+

Excellent photostable mineral UV protection

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Skin Type Match

45%

Matte · Comedogenic · Protective

Pros
  • Matte powdery finish
  • High SPF protection
  • Non-irritating formula
Cons
  • Highly comedogenic
  • Noticeable white cast
  • Fungal acne trigger
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Performance Scores

SPF Level
An SPF rating of 50+ falls into the 'Very high' protection tier, suitable for extreme exposure and supported by the primary mineral filter.
Broad Spectrum
Zinc Oxide provides continuous broad-spectrum coverage spanning both UVA II and UVA I ranges, though a single-filter system does not reach the overlapping robustness of a multi-filter tier 5.
Sweat Resistance
The product lacks a formal water resistance claim but contains a heavy silicone infrastructure that provides unverified, baseline water repellency.
Photo Stability
The UV protection relies exclusively on an inorganic mineral filter, which is inherently photostable and does not degrade upon UV photon absorption.
Visible Light
The formulation completely lacks iron oxides or dedicated tinting agents necessary to meaningfully attenuate visible light and high-energy visible (blue) light.
Irritation Risk
Formulated entirely with non-irritating mineral UV filters, inert silicones, and emollients without any known harsh surfactants or chemical irritants.
Pore Clogging
The formulation contains isostearic acid at a high estimated concentration, which is widely recognized as a highly comedogenic ingredient.
White Cast
Relies entirely on zinc oxide as the sole UV filter to achieve SPF 50+, which typically requires a high concentration (>20%) leading to visible cast.

Ingredients Analysis

Active Filters

Zinc OxideMineral · Broad Spectrum UV/High Energy Visible

Key Inactives

C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateSynthetic Oil · Emollient
Isostearic AcidFatty Acid · Skin Conditioning
Frequently flagged in dermatological databases as having a high comedogenic rating, meaning it has the potential to clog pores and exacerbate acne in susceptible individuals [2.5].
Polyhydroxystearic AcidPolymeric · Emulsifier
CyclopentasiloxaneSilicone · Emollient
The European Union is restricting this ingredient to a maximum concentration of one tenth of a percent in leave on cosmetics effective June 2027.
Dimethicone CrosspolymerSilicone Elastomer · Sensory Modifier
Caprylyl MethiconeSilicone · Emollient
PEG-12 Dimethicone/PPG-20 CrosspolymerSilicone Elastomer · Sensory Modifier
As an ethoxylated and propoxylated compound, it carries a risk of trace contamination with 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide, which are probable human carcinogens [2.1].
Vitamin E AcetateVitamin · Antioxidant