Ahalo Butter Ultra UV Smooth Spray SPF 50
49/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Ahalo Butter Ultra UV Smooth Spray SPF 50 is a pure mineral sunscreen relying on Titanium Dioxide alone. It sprays on lightweight with a balanced finish, though it can leave a medium white cast typical of mineral sprays. It does not commonly sting and has a low pore-clogging rating, but it is rated poor as a makeup base. With a score of 49.0/100 and weak protection, it is best treated as a light top-up rather than a primary daily sunscreen.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Weak
22
- +33 Titanium Dioxide at #3, UV filter (UVA1 +5)
- ×0.6 Almost no UVA1, poor aging protection
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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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
45
- +100 Starting score
- −50 Titanium Dioxide at #3
- −15 Pure mineral formula
- +9.8 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Alumina)
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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
64
- +100 Starting score
- −30 Titanium Dioxide at #3
- −6 Paraffinum Liquidum at #7, heavy oil
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Comedogenic
Low
93
- +100 Starting score
- −7 Ethylhexyl Palmitate at #11, heavy comedogenic ester
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Fungal acne
Medium
50
- +100 Starting score
- −50 5 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate)
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- −15 Titanium Dioxide at #3, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- ← 1.5 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- ← 5 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 2 Titanium Dioxide at #3, mild sebum absorbent
- → 1 Glycerin at #23, the anchor humectant
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- ← 1 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- ← 5 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- → 2 1 slippy emollient esters (Ethylhexyl Palmitate)
- → 5 Occlusives seal moisture in (Paraffinum Liquidum)
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Makeup base
Poor
PillsPrimer
- → 1 Quick-setting carrier, fast, even canvas
- ← 1.5 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Polyacrylamide, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer)
- ← 8 Occlusives/waxes float the foundation
- ← 15 High mineral load at #3 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 →Full ingredient list (37)
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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Supporting ingredient
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 33 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light ← 2 mild sebum absorbent
- pills ← 15 High mineral load greys under foundation
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4 Alumina
Supporting ingredient
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Supporting ingredient
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Supporting ingredient
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Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
- ↑ 6 heavy oil
- 5 → dewy occlusive
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 14 feeds malassezia
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 14 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- light ← 2 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 2 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↑ 7 heavy comedogenic ester
- 2 → dewy slippy emollient ester
- ↑ 14 feeds malassezia
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Supporting ingredient
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13 Mannitol
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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14 Mica
Colorant or pigment
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15 Ci 77288
Colorant or pigment
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16 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light ← 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte ← 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Film former, locks the formula onto skin for water resistance
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light ← 1 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 1 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light ← 1 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 1 volatile carrier, flashes off
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23 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 → nourishing the anchor humectant
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Supporting ingredient
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Supporting ingredient
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- light ← 1 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 1 volatile carrier, flashes off
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28 Laureth-7
Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Supporting ingredient
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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35 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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37 Fragrance
Fragrance
Is Ahalo Butter Ultra UV Spray mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen relying on Titanium Dioxide, with no chemical filters. That makes it an option for those who prefer mineral sprays.
Does the Ahalo Butter Ultra UV Smooth Spray SPF 50 leave a white cast?
White cast is rated medium, which is typical for a mineral spray and may show on deeper skin tones. Spraying evenly and rubbing in helps reduce visible residue.
Is it good?
It is SPF 50 on the label but rated weak for actual protection, with a low score of 49.0/100. It is best treated as a light top-up rather than your main daily sunscreen.