4U2 Glow Skin SPF 50 Pa+++
71/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
4U2 Glow Skin SPF 50 Pa+++ is a sunscreen that combines mineral Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide with an older chemical cinnamate. It sets matte and does not sting, but the mineral load gives it a medium white cast and a slightly heavier feel on skin. Makeup compatibility is acceptable and pore-clogging risk is commonly low. The score of 71.1 with excellent protection marks it as a capable high-SPF option, best for those who do not mind a little cast.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
81
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #3, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +31.4 Titanium Dioxide at #4, UV filter (UVA1 +4.8)
- +17.1 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #5, UV filter
- −11.3 UVB coverage saturated
- −0.4 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +3 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Health safety
Medium
54
- +100 Starting score
- −36 Octinoxate at #5 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- −10 Propylparaben at #24, endocrine-scrutinized preservative
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Allergens
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- −18 Fragrance
- −12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
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White cast
Medium
58
- +100 Starting score
- −55 Zinc Oxide at #3
- −35 Titanium Dioxide at #4
- −10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- −2 Titanium Dioxide as pigment (CI 77891) at #14
- +2 Penalties exceed the scale, floored at 0
- +50 Iron-oxide undertone, partial masking
- +7.5 Coated minerals (Aluminum Hydroxide, Methicone)
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Eye sting
Low
81
- +100 Starting score
- −11 Octinoxate at #5, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −8 Fragrance
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Heavy feel
Medium
57
- +100 Starting score
- −40 Zinc Oxide at #3
- −16 Titanium Dioxide at #4
- −2 Polyethylene at #21, wax film
- +14.5 Volatile silicone at #2, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Safe
98
- +100 Starting score
- −2 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains
Medium
40
- +100 Starting score
- −40 Iron-oxide pigments at #27, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- −15 Zinc Oxide at #3, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- −5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- ← 8 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 5 Zinc Oxide at #3, mild sebum absorbent
- → 2 Sodium Hyaluronate at #36, hyaluronic family
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- ← 7 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 1 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Isononyl Isononanoate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- → 9 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- → 1 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- ← 7.5 High mineral load at #3 greys under foundation (tinted)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +2 1 water-locking waxes
Full ingredient list (36)
What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, ↑ / ↓ give the direction, and ← / → 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 ← 8 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light ← 5 mild sebum absorbent
- pills ← 7.5 High mineral load greys under foundation (tinted)
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide)
- ↑ 31.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate)
- ↑ 17.1 UV protection
- ↑ 11 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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10 Dimethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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11 Mica
Colorant or pigment
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Colorant or pigment
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Colorant or pigment
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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16 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↑ 2 minor malassezia feeder
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Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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19 Fragrance
Fragrance
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Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind
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21 Polyethylene
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↑ 2 wax film
- ↑ 2 wax water lock
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Botanical extract
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
- ↓ 10 endocrine-scrutinized preservative
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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26 C20-40 Acid
Supporting ingredient
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27 Ci 77492
Colorant or pigment
- ↑ 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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28 Ci 77491
Colorant or pigment
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Botanical extract
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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31 Tin Oxide
Colorant or pigment
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Botanical extract
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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34 Methicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 → nourishing hyaluronic family
Does 4U2 Glow Skin SPF 50 leave a white cast?
It can show a medium white cast, which is common for formulas with Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide. The matte finish helps somewhat, but a slight cast may be visible.
Is the 4U2 Glow Skin SPF 50 Pa+++ good for oily or acne-prone skin?
It can work for oily skin. The matte finish does not sting and the pore-clogging risk is commonly low, though it feels slightly heavier than lighter formulas.
Is this sunscreen mineral or chemical?
It is a hybrid sunscreen, combining mineral Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide with an older chemical cinnamate filter.
What SPF is it and is it good?
It is SPF 50 with excellent protection and a score of 71.1 out of 100. It is capable, best for those who do not mind a little white cast.