3W Clinic Natural Vita Moist Sun Cream
62/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
3W Clinic Natural Vita Moist Sun Cream is a chemical sunscreen built on an older filter set of octinoxate, 4-MBC, plus zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. It wears with a matte finish and a lightweight feel, with a medium chance of a white cast. It is low risk for stinging and for clogging pores. With good protection and a score of 62/100, it is a budget-friendly basic rather than a top performer.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
77
- +18 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #3, UV filter
- +38.9 Zinc Oxide at #4, UV filter (UVA1 +17.1)
- +31.4 Titanium Dioxide at #5, UV filter (UVA1 +4.8)
- +11.4 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor at #7, UV filter
- β23 UVB coverage saturated
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Health safety
Low
0
- +100 Starting score
- β80 Enzacamene (4-MBC) at #7 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β12.6 Octinoxate at #3, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- +0 2 endocrine-scrutinized filters together
- β12 Butylparaben at #26, endocrine-scrutinized preservative
- β10 Propylparaben at #25, endocrine-scrutinized preservative
- +14.6 Penalties exceed the scale, floored at 0
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Allergens
Low
66
- +100 Starting score
- β18 Fragrance
- β12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
- β4 Photoallergen-tail UV filters (4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor)
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White cast
Medium
36
- +100 Starting score
- β30 Zinc Oxide at #4
- β35 Titanium Dioxide at #5
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- +11.3 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Methicone)
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Eye sting
Low
76
- +100 Starting score
- β16 Octinoxate at #3, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β8 Fragrance
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Heavy feel
Low
72
- +100 Starting score
- β22 Zinc Oxide at #4
- β16 Titanium Dioxide at #5
- +9.5 Volatile silicone at #2, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Low
80
- +100 Starting score
- β18 1 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Sorbitan Sesquioleate)
- β2 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- β10 Zinc Oxide at #4, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 12 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 2 Zinc Oxide at #4, mild sebum absorbent
- β 4 Glycerin at #10, the anchor humectant
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 11 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 1 Quick-setting carrier, fast, even canvas
- β 6 High mineral load at #4 greys under foundation
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.
How we rate water resistance βSkincare extras
Beneficial actives this formula contains. Informational only, not part of the rating: their effect depends on a concentration the label does not disclose.
- β¨ Vitamin E
Full ingredient list (27)
What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, β / β give the direction, and β / β shift a slider toward its ends (finish, moisture, makeup base). Auto-derived from our scoring rules and the ingredient's position.
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1 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 8 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 18 UV protection
- β 12.6 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide)
- β 38.9 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 10 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light β 2 mild sebum absorbent
- pills β 6 High mineral load greys under foundation
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide)
- β 31.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Legacy UV filter (4-MBC)
- β 11.4 UV protection
- β 80 Enzacamene (4-MBC) (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
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Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 2 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 2 volatile carrier, flashes off
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10 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 4 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 2 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 2 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 18 feeds malassezia
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Supporting ingredient
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16 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 minor malassezia feeder
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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18 Methicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Supporting ingredient
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21 BHT
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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24 Ethylparaben
Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
- β 10 endocrine-scrutinized preservative
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26 Butylparaben
Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
- β 12 endocrine-scrutinized preservative
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27 Fragrance
Fragrance
Does 3W Clinic Vita Moist Sun Cream leave a white cast?
It has a medium chance of a white cast. The formula includes zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, which can leave a faint residue, so blend thoroughly.
Is the 3W Clinic Natural Vita Moist Sun Cream good for oily or acne-prone skin?
It can suit oily skin since it has a matte finish and is low risk for clogging pores. The matte wear commonly helps keep shine in check.
Is it mineral or chemical sunscreen?
It is a hybrid, combining the chemical filters octinoxate and 4-MBC with mineral zinc oxide and titanium dioxide.