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Mineral Crème 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.

19% mineral filters in dimethicone matrix with antioxidants; fragrance- and ethanol-free, tinted for cast control.

◐ CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant; filter selection matters. 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.
80.5
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #317 of 1558 in the current catalogue. 19% mineral filters in dimethicone matrix with antioxidants; fragrance- and ethanol-free, tinted for cast control.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A US mineral cream with 17% zinc oxide and 2% titanium dioxide in a silicone-elegant base, tinted to reduce mineral cast. Concise antioxidant panel, fragrance-free, ethanol-free.

Pros
  • 19% mineral filters, zinc-oxide dominant
  • Fragrance-free and ethanol-free
  • Tinted to manage white cast
  • Antioxidants: vitamin C ester, green tea, pomegranate
Cons
  • Single tint may not match every skin tone
  • Mineral cream weight may feel heavy on oily skin

Who it's for: Mineral-preferring adults wanting a daily fragrance-free tinted SPF with strong zinc-oxide content.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 65
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 100
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 80
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 72
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 86
02 Composition · key UV filters 1 filters resolved
UVB 290–320nm UVB (290–320nm) — covered UVA-II 320–340nm UVA-II (320–340nm) — not covered UVA-I 340–400nm UVA-I (340–400nm) — not covered
Parsol SLX Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
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.
Chemical
Broad spectrum Protects across both UVA and UVB ranges. UVA causes aging and deeper damage; UVB causes burns.
No
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) 17 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 1 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0
Actives: Titanium Dioxide 2% / Zinc Oxide 17% Dimethicone (pending review)·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·Dimethicone Crosspolymer·Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·Glyceryl Isostearate· Polysilicone-15 Parsol SLX ·Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate·Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract·Punica Granatum Extract·Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract·Silica·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Ci 77891·Ci 77492·Ci 77491·Ci 77499
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Actives: Titanium Dioxide 2% / Zinc Oxide 17% Dimethicone Pending review
02 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
03 Dimethicone Crosspolymer Dimethicone Crosspolymer
04 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
05 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
06 Glyceryl Isostearate Glyceryl Isostearate
07 Polysilicone-15 MODERN FILTER Parsol SLX
08 Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate Vitamin C Ester (THD Ascorbate)
09 Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Green Tea Leaf Extract
10 Punica Granatum Extract
11 Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
12 Silica Silica
13 Polyhydroxystearic Acid Polyhydroxystearic Acid
14 Ci 77891 CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide)
15 Ci 77492 Iron Oxide Yellow (CI 77492)
16 Ci 77491 Iron Oxide Red (CI 77491)
17 Ci 77499 Black Iron Oxide (CI 77499)