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MDSolarSciences Mineral Crème SPF 50
MDSolarSciences

Mineral Crème SPF 50

SPF 50+ 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.

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, but filter choice matters. 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
Ulta US In stock
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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%. That's the recipe.
01 The score breakdown
UV protection How hard it blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 65
Filter modernity Dings legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen ones. 100
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 80
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity plus how biodegradable the UV filters and surfactants are. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, and how it actually feels on skin. 72
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 86
02 Composition · key UV filters 1 filters resolved
UVA-I 340–400nm UVA-I (340–400nm) — not covered UVA-II 320–340nm UVA-II (320–340nm) — not covered UVB 290–320nm UVB (290–320nm) — covered
Parsol SLX Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
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.
Chemical
Broad spectrum Covers both UVA and UVB. UVA drives aging and deeper damage; UVB gives you burns.
No
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?

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.

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 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)