1 / 8Sheer Zinc Tinted Sunscreen SPF 50
Robust broad-spectrum mineral UV protection
Most Suitable For
Skin Type Match
Mattifying · Breathable · Tinted
- Low eye sting
- Matte dry finish
- Highly breathable
- Minimal sweat resistance
- Requires frequent reapplication
- May migrate easily
Performance Scores
SPF Level
Excellent
SPF Level
Label claims SPF 50, supported by the primary active ingredient Zinc Oxide, a highly effective broad-spectrum physical UV blocker.
Broad Spectrum
Excellent
Broad Spectrum
Zinc Oxide has a broad absorption profile extending continuously from 280 nm up to 400 nm, aligning well with the indicated PA+++ rating.
Sweat Resistance
Poor
Sweat Resistance
The inclusion of film-forming agents like Hydrogenated Styrene/Butadiene Copolymer and hydrophobic silicones supports structural water resistance.
Photo Stability
Excellent
Photo Stability
Dermatological and photobiological literature uniformly confirms that Zinc Oxide does not undergo photodegradation when exposed to UV radiation.
Visible Light
Fair
Visible Light
Presence of CI 77492 (Yellow Iron Oxide) and CI 77499 (Black Iron Oxide), which dermatological research confirms are effective at blocking visible light.
Irritation Risk
Low Risk
Irritation Risk
Dermatological literature classifies zinc oxide and large polymeric silicones as hypoallergenic and non-irritating for both intact and compromised skin.
Pore Clogging
Medium Risk
Pore Clogging
Dermatological reference scales and clinical assays assign a 3/5 comedogenicity rating to oleic acid derivatives like sorbitan oleate and polyglyceryl-2 oleate.
White Cast
Low Risk
White Cast
Iron oxides (CI 77492, CI 77499) and Red 6/7 effectively tint the formula to offset the visible chalky reflectance of mineral UV filters.
Ingredients Analysis
Active Filters
Key Inactive Ingredients
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 Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer 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].
Sorbitan Oleate Emulsifier
Often assigned a comedogenic rating of 3 out of 5 indicating a moderate risk of pore clogging and exacerbating breakouts in acne prone individuals.
Aluminum Hydroxide Sensory Modifier
Named the 2022 Allergen of the Year by the American Contact Dermatitis Society, aluminum hydroxide can occasionally cause allergic contact dermatitis, though reactions from topical cosmetic use are relatively rare [3.3].
Bis-PEG-15 Dimethicone/IPDI Copolymer Sensory Modifier
As an ethoxylated polymer it may be contaminated with trace amounts of 1 4 dioxane and ethylene oxide which are toxic impurities generated during the manufacturing process.
PEG-2 Soyamine Emulsifier
PEG compounds may contain trace amounts of 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide, probable carcinogens created as byproducts of the ethoxylation manufacturing process.
Red 6 / Red 7 Colorant
The US FDA prohibits the use of CI 15850 in cosmetic products intended for application in the immediate area of the eye.