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Madagascar Centella Poremizing Velvet Finish Sunscreen

SPF 50+ · PA++++ Tinted Iron-oxide pigment masks white cast with a sheer skin-tone finish. KR South Korea global Formulation variant: global. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

ZnO+TiO2 tinted mineral with iron oxides and niacinamide. Silicone blur. No fragrance; minor botanical extracts.

△ 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.
85.0
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #161 of 1558 in the current catalogue. ZnO+TiO2 tinted mineral with iron oxides and niacinamide. Silicone blur. No fragrance; minor botanical extracts.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

Mineral tinted sunscreen on ZnO and TiO2 with iron oxides for color correction. Niacinamide, centella, and silicone polymers deliver a velvety, blurring finish without fragrance or denatured alcohol.

Pros
  • Iron oxides reduce the typical mineral white cast
  • ZnO plus TiO2 for full mineral UV coverage
  • Niacinamide and centella alongside aloe and saccharomyces ferment
  • Velvety silicone-rich finish blurs pores
  • Fragrance-free and free of denatured alcohol per INCI
Cons
  • Silicone-heavy base may not pair with all primers
  • Mineral system can still feel dense for oily skin
  • Single tint limits shade range across skin tones

Who it's for: Buyers wanting a tinted mineral with a poreless, soft-focus finish and a centella-led base.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 99
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 80
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 74
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 74
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 80
02 Composition · key UV filters 2 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.
Titanium Dioxide 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) 52 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 6
Water· Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Caprylyl Methicone· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·C9-12 Alkane·Dipropylene Glycol·Propylheptyl Caprylate·Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone· Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·Methyl Trimethicone·Dicaprylyl Ether· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate·Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer·Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer·Disteardimonium Hectorite·Magnesium Sulfate·Triethoxycaprylylsilane·Sodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate·1‚2-Hexanediol·Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate·Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone·Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer·Octyldodecanol·Silica·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Dimethiconol·Trisiloxane·Ci 77492·Dibutyl Adipate·Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate·Caprylyl Glycol·Glyceryl Caprylate·Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Aluminum Hydroxide·Ci 77491· Adenosine Smoothing active. ·Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil·Polymethyl Methacrylate·Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables·Ci 77499· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract· Centella Asiatica Extract Centella — calming, repair. ·Sea Salt·Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate·Propanediol· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract·Butylene Glycol·Bombax Malabaricum Flower ExtractIngredients subject to change at manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients (pending review)
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
03 Caprylyl Methicone Caprylyl Methicone
04 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
05 C9-12 Alkane C9-12 Alkane
06 Dipropylene Glycol Dipropylene Glycol
07 Propylheptyl Caprylate Propylheptyl Caprylate
08 Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
09 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
10 Methyl Trimethicone Methyl Trimethicone
11 Dicaprylyl Ether Dicaprylyl Ether
12 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
13 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
14 Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
15 Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
16 Disteardimonium Hectorite Disteardimonium Hectorite
17 Magnesium Sulfate Magnesium Sulfate
18 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Triethoxycaprylylsilane
19 Sodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate
20 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
21 Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
22 Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
23 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
24 Octyldodecanol Octyldodecanol
25 Silica Silica
26 Polyhydroxystearic Acid Polyhydroxystearic Acid
27 Dimethiconol Dimethiconol
28 Trisiloxane Trisiloxane
29 Ci 77492 Iron Oxide Yellow (CI 77492)
30 Dibutyl Adipate Dibutyl Adipate
31 Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
32 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
33 Glyceryl Caprylate Glyceryl Caprylate
34 Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate
35 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
36 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
37 Ci 77491 Iron Oxide Red (CI 77491)
38 Adenosine ACTIVE Smoothing active.
39 Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil Viper's Bugloss Seed Oil
40 Polymethyl Methacrylate Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)
41 Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables Sunflower Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
42 Ci 77499 Black Iron Oxide (CI 77499)
43 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
44 Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract Balloon Vine Extract
45 Centella Asiatica Extract ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
46 Sea Salt Sea Salt
47 Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
48 Propanediol Propanediol
49 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
50 Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract Aloe Vera Leaf Extract
51 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
52 Bombax Malabaricum Flower ExtractIngredients subject to change at manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients Pending review