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Sunburst Mineral SPF 50

SPF 50+ Tinted Iron-oxide pigment masks white cast with a sheer skin-tone finish. US United States us-fda Formulation variant: us-fda. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Zinc mineral with citrus peel oils (phototoxic/sensitizing risk) and niacinamide; tinted iron oxides improve wear 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). ● TINT Tinted Tinted — Adds sheer colour — covers white cast and gives a skin-tone finish.
75.5
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #551 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Zinc mineral with citrus peel oils (phototoxic/sensitizing risk) and niacinamide; tinted iron oxides improve wear 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?

Zinc-only tinted cream with iron oxides, niacinamide, centella, and bisabolol, but the inclusion of sweet orange peel oil, mandarin peel oil, and other citrus extracts raises sensitivity and photoreactivity risk in a leave-on sun product.

Pros
  • Iron oxides aid color match across light to medium tones
  • Niacinamide and centella offer skin-soothing actives
  • Single zinc filter, marketed as fragrance-free
  • Allantoin and bisabolol add calming agents
Cons
  • Citrus peel oils can trigger irritation or photoreactivity
  • Hedychium spicatum extract is a fragrant botanical
  • Tint range is limited for deeper complexions

Who it's for: Light to medium skin tones wanting a tinted mineral cream with niacinamide who tolerate citrus-derived botanicals well.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 82
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 80
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 60
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 70
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 70
02 Composition · key UV filters 1 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
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.
Cream
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.
Yes
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) 37 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 5 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 4
Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. · Allantoin Soothing; barrier-supportive. ·Bisabolol·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·Caprylyl Glycol· Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract Centella — calming, repair. · Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil Coco-Caprylate Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract·Hedychium Spicatum Extract·Helianthus Annuus Extract·Hydrogenated Lecithin·Iron Oxides·Lecithin·Methylheptyl Isostearate·Methylpropanediol· Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·Nylon-12·Oryza (pending review)·Sativa (pending review)·Oryza Sativa Bran Extract·Phenylpropanol·Polyglyceryl-4 (pending review)·Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate (pending review)·Propanediol·Rutin· Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Silica·Sodium Chloride·Sodium Hydroxide·Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Tridecyl Salicylate· Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Water
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
02 Allantoin ACTIVE Soothing; barrier-supportive.
03 Bisabolol Bisabolol
04 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
05 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
06 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
07 Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
08 Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
09 Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
10 Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil Coco-Caprylate NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
11 Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract Coconut Fruit Extract
12 Hedychium Spicatum Extract Hedychium Spicatum Extract
13 Helianthus Annuus Extract Sunflower Extract
14 Hydrogenated Lecithin Hydrogenated Lecithin
15 Iron Oxides Iron Oxides
16 Lecithin Lecithin
17 Methylheptyl Isostearate Methylheptyl Isostearate
18 Methylpropanediol Methylpropanediol
19 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
20 Nylon-12 Nylon-12
21 Oryza Pending review
22 Sativa Pending review
23 Oryza Sativa Bran Extract Rice Bran Extract
24 Phenylpropanol Phenylpropanol
25 Polyglyceryl-4 Pending review
26 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate Pending review
27 Propanediol Propanediol
28 Rutin Rutin
29 Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
30 Silica Silica
31 Sodium Chloride Sodium Chloride
32 Sodium Hydroxide Sodium Hydroxide
33 Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
34 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
35 Tridecyl Salicylate Tridecyl Salicylate
36 Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
37 Water Water