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Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+

SPF 50+ Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens skin tone. Sensitive & baby Fragrance-free, low-irritant, baby-safe gentle formulas. US United States us-fda Formulation variant: us-fda. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Zinc+TiO2 with fragrance-free silicone base; gentle for sensitive skin but mineral combo typically leaves whitish cast on deeper tones.

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. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance or perfume — lower irritation risk for reactive skin. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
78.5
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #407 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Zinc+TiO2 with fragrance-free silicone base; gentle for sensitive skin but mineral combo typically leaves whitish cast on deeper tones.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

Combines titanium dioxide and zinc oxide in a fragrance-free silicone base, with tocopherol and aloe for added comfort. The dual-mineral load delivers steady broad-spectrum coverage but typically leaves a perceptible white cast on medium and deeper skin tones.

Pros
  • Both titanium dioxide and zinc oxide for broad UV coverage
  • Fragrance-free and alcohol-free formula
  • Dimethicone base improves slip and spreadability
  • Includes tocopherol and aloe for antioxidant comfort
Cons
  • Dual mineral filters can leave visible white cast
  • Dense silicone-wax matrix may feel heavy under makeup
  • No published PA rating

Who it's for: Sensitive-skinned users with fair to light complexions who want untinted mineral coverage and tolerate a slightly heavy finish.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 84
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 80
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 78
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 60
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 75
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
Titanium Dioxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
Zinc Oxide 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.
Yes
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) 30 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 1
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
02 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
03 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
04 Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder Aloe Vera Leaf Juice Powder
05 Alumina Alumina
06 Aluminum Stearate Aluminum Stearate
07 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
08 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
09 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
10 Cetyl Dimethicone Cetyl Dimethicone
11 Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
12 Dimethicone Dimethicone
13 Disodium Edta Disodium EDTA
14 Ethylhexyl Palmitate Ethylhexyl Palmitate
15 Ethylhexyl Stearate Ethylhexyl Stearate
16 Euphorbia Cerifera Cera Candelilla Wax
17 Hexyl Laurate Hexyl Laurate
18 Hydroxyacetophenone Hydroxyacetophenone
19 Methyl Glucose Dioleate Methyl Glucose Dioleate
20 Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
21 Peg-7 Hydrogenated Castor Oil PEG-7 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
22 Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
23 Polyhydroxystearic Acid Polyhydroxystearic Acid
24 Propanediol Propanediol
25 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
26 Tocopheryl Acetate Vitamin E Acetate
27 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Triethoxycaprylylsilane
28 Trimethylsiloxysilicate Trimethylsiloxysilicate
29 Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer VP/Hexadecene Copolymer
30 Water Water