Mentholatum Acnes Uv Tint Spf 35/ Pa+++
80/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
The Mentholatum Acnes UV Tint SPF 35 is a tinted pure mineral sunscreen using zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. The tint keeps white cast low, and it finishes matte while staying lightweight. It is non-stinging, low for pore-clogging, and rates well as a makeup base, which suits oily and acne-prone skin. With a strong 80.2/100 score and good protection, it is a well-rounded mineral pick.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
72
- +38.9 Zinc Oxide at #4, UV filter (UVA1 +17.1)
- +31.4 Titanium Dioxide at #7, UV filter (UVA1 +4.8)
- +2 Label claims (SPF 35, PA rating)
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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
Low
77
- +100 Starting score
- −30 Zinc Oxide at #4
- −35 Titanium Dioxide at #7
- −10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- −15 Pure mineral formula
- +63 Tinted formula, pigment masks the cast
- +4.1 Coated minerals (Aluminum Hydroxide, Methicone)
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Eye sting
Low
98
- +100 Starting score
- −8 Fragrance
- +6 Mineral filter system, low-sting filters
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Heavy feel
Low
72
- +100 Starting score
- −22 Zinc Oxide at #4
- −16 Titanium Dioxide at #7
- +9.5 Volatile silicone at #1, flashes off
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Fabric stains
Medium
45
- +100 Starting score
- −40 Iron-oxide pigments at #18, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- −10 Zinc Oxide at #4, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- −5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- ← 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Talc)
- ← 8 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 2 Zinc Oxide at #4, mild sebum absorbent
- → 1 Glycerin at #13, the anchor humectant
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- ← 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Talc)
- ← 7 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- → 9 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- → 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
- → 4 Transfer-resistant grip resin, holds makeup
- ← 3 High mineral load at #4 greys under foundation (tinted)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +2 1 water-locking waxes
Full ingredient list (28)
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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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light ← 8 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
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2 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide)
- ↑ 38.9 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 10 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light ← 2 mild sebum absorbent
- pills ← 3 High mineral load greys under foundation (tinted)
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Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide)
- ↑ 31.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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8 Talc
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
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9 Mica
Colorant or pigment
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Supporting ingredient
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11 Dimethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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13 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 → nourishing the anchor humectant
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Film former, locks the formula onto skin for water resistance
- ↑ 2 wax water lock
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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18 Ci 77492
Colorant or pigment
- ↑ 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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19 O-Cymen-5-Ol
Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Botanical extract
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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24 Fragrance
Fragrance
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25 Ci 77491
Colorant or pigment
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26 Ci 77499
Colorant or pigment
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Supporting ingredient
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
Is the Acnes UV Tint good for oily or acne-prone skin?
It is generally well suited. It finishes matte, rates low for pore-clogging, and is non-stinging, which tends to suit oily and acne-prone skin.
Does the Mentholatum Acnes Uv Tint Spf 35/ Pa+++ leave a white cast?
No, the tint keeps white cast low even though it is a pure mineral zinc oxide and titanium dioxide formula.
Is the Mentholatum Acnes UV Tint SPF 35 good?
Yes. It scores 80.2/100 with good protection, works well as a makeup base, and is a well-rounded mineral pick.