1 / 7Mineral Sports Sunscreen Gel SPF 50+
Highly photostable 25% zinc oxide
Most Suitable For
Skin Type Match
Matte · Comedogenic · Protective
- Highly matte finish
- Strong UV protection
- Extreme sweat resistance
- High comedogenic risk
- Lacks iron oxides
- Leaves white cast
Performance Scores
SPF Level
Excellent
SPF Level
Label claims SPF 50+, corroborated by a 25% concentration of Zinc Oxide, a highly effective UVB/UVA mineral filter.
Broad Spectrum
Excellent
Broad Spectrum
Zinc Oxide has a broad absorption spectrum extending up to 400 nm (peak at 370 nm), covering both the critical UVA II and UVA I ranges.
Sweat Resistance
Excellent
Sweat Resistance
The presence of robust hydrophobic film-formers, notably Dimethicone Crosspolymer and Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer, creates a highly durable, water-resistant barrier on the skin.
Photo Stability
Excellent
Photo Stability
Photobiology literature establishes that inorganic mineral filters like Zinc Oxide do not undergo UV-induced photodegradation.
Visible Light
Poor
Visible Light
Absence of iron oxide color indices (e.g., CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) and pigmentary-grade non-white minerals in the provided ingredient list.
Irritation Risk
Low Risk
Irritation Risk
Zinc oxide and high-molecular-weight silicones (dimethicone crosspolymers) are widely documented in dermatological literature as non-irritating and barrier-protective.
Pore Clogging
High Risk
Pore Clogging
Clinical comedogenicity scales and dermatological rabbit ear assays consistently rate isostearic acid as highly comedogenic (typically 4/5 or 5/5).
White Cast
Medium Risk
White Cast
Studies confirm that even micronized zinc oxide at maximum regulatory limits (25%) exhibits sufficient residual opacity to create a visible white film on deeper skin tones.
Ingredients Analysis
Active Filters
Key Inactive Ingredients
Isostearic 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].
Cyclopentasiloxane 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.
PEG-12 Solvent
PEG compounds may be contaminated with trace amounts of 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide, which are probable human carcinogens created as byproducts during the ethoxylation manufacturing process.