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Solar Mate Daily Mineral SPF 40

SPF 40 Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens skin tone. US United States us-fda Formulation variant: us-fda. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Zinc-only with isoamyl laurate and olive emulsifiers; fragrance-free, simple modern base good for sensitive skin and elegant wear.

△ 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 #411 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Zinc-only with isoamyl laurate and olive emulsifiers; fragrance-free, simple modern base good for sensitive skin and elegant wear.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

Zinc-only daily mineral cream with isoamyl laurate emollients, olive-derived emulsifiers, and a concise ingredient list. The base is fragrance-free and well suited to sensitive skin, though SPF 40 falls short of the SPF 50 ceiling.

Pros
  • Single zinc oxide filter, fragrance-free, alcohol-free
  • Lightweight isoamyl laurate emollient feel
  • Olive-derived emulsifier system
  • Concise ingredient list reduces irritation risk
Cons
  • SPF 40 sits below the SPF 50 ceiling
  • Untinted zinc base may leave a slight cast
  • No PA rating provided

Who it's for: Sensitive or reactive skin types seeking a stripped-back daily mineral cream with a short ingredient list.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 70
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. 75
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 80
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.
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) 22 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 1
Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Aqua·Isoamyl Laurate· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate·Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Cetearyl Olivate·Sorbitan Olivate·Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil·Panax Ginseng Root Extract·Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract·Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer·Hydroxyacetophenone·Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate·Microcrystalline Cellulose·Butylene Glycol·Xanthan Gum·Cellulose Gum·Phenoxyethanol
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 Aqua Water
03 Isoamyl Laurate Isoamyl Laurate
04 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
05 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
06 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
07 Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
08 Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
09 Polyhydroxystearic Acid Polyhydroxystearic Acid
10 Cetearyl Olivate Cetearyl Olivate
11 Sorbitan Olivate Sorbitan Olivate
12 Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil Raspberry Seed Oil
13 Panax Ginseng Root Extract Ginseng Root Extract
14 Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
15 Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
16 Hydroxyacetophenone Hydroxyacetophenone
17 Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
18 Microcrystalline Cellulose Microcrystalline Cellulose
19 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
20 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
21 Cellulose Gum Cellulose Gum
22 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol