Dermalogica
Porescreen Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40
SPF 40 Tinted Iron-oxide pigment masks white cast with a sheer skin-tone finish. United States us-fda Formulation variant: us-fda. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.
ZnO + tinted TiO2 with niacinamide and lactic acid; tinted iron oxides solve cast; lavender + linalool slightly ding sensitivity, but otherwise modern mineral.
△ MIN Mineral filters Mineral filters — Physical filters (ZnO, TiO2) sit on top and reflect UV. Reef-safer and super gentle. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB — covers the whole sun-damage spectrum. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance — lower irritation risk if your skin's reactive. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol). ● TINT Tinted Tinted — Adds sheer colour — kills white cast and gives a skin-tone finish.
Where to buy it
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74.8
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #580 of 1558 in the current catalogue. ZnO + tinted TiO2 with niacinamide and lactic acid; tinted iron oxides solve cast; lavender + linalool slightly ding sensitivity, but otherwise modern mineral.
01 The score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 2 filters resolved
03 The facts, at a glance
Protection
Filter type Mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) sit on skin and reflect UV. Chemical filters absorb UV. Hybrid runs both.
Mineral
Broad spectrum Covers both UVA and UVB. UVA drives aging and deeper damage; UVB gives you burns.
Yes
Formulation & feel
Texture How it feels going on — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Cream
Finish How it looks 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' is different — it can hide masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
Yes
Alcohol-free No drying short-chain alcohols (alcohol denat., SD alcohol, ethanol). Doesn't mean fatty alcohols like cetyl or stearyl — those are emollients.
Yes
Verdict Is it worth it?
Tinted zinc oxide and titanium dioxide mineral SPF 40 with niacinamide and lactic acid; the iron-oxide tint solves cast. Lavender extract and linalool keep this from a fully clean gentleness rating, but the build is otherwise modern.
Pros
- Tinted mineral filters (zinc oxide + titanium dioxide)
- Niacinamide plus lactic acid for tone and texture
- Fragrance-free per INCI and alcohol-free
- Squalene, chamomile, allantoin, and bisabolol for comfort
Cons
- Lavender flower extract and linalool declared
- SPF 40 sits below the SPF 50+ Asia-market norm
- Iron oxide tint range is limited
- No PA rating (US-label format)
Who it's for: US buyers wanting a tinted mineral SPF with niacinamide and lactic acid; suits combination skin chasing a smoother finish.
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 47 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 3 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 4
Water· Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate·Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·Isododecane·Lauryl Peg-8 Dimethicone·Propanediol· Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·Methylpropanediol· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Silica Silylate·Lactic Acid·Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil· Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract· Rosa Damascena Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Chlorella Vulgaris Extract·Sea Salt·Olive Oil Decyl Esters·Squalene· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Caprylyl Glycol·Lecithin· Allantoin Soothing; barrier-supportive. ·Propylene Glycol Stearate· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Bisabolol·Lauryl Peg-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone·Peg-10·Silica·Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate·Magnesium Stearate·Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate·Citric Acid·Sodium Hydroxide·Sodium Chloride·Bentonite·Cellulose Acetate·Phenylpropanol·Hydrated Silica·Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer·Ci 77491·Ci 77492·Ci 77499· Linalool Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
16 Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
18 Rosa Damascena Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
30 Lauryl Peg-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)silylethyl Dimethicone
33 Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
47 Linalool NATURAL FRAGRANCE Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.