Alba Botanica Sport Mineral Sunscreen Fragrance Free Lotion Spf 45
81/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Alba Botanica Sport Mineral Sunscreen Fragrance Free Lotion SPF 45 is a pure mineral formula using titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, fragrance-free for sensitive preferences. It wears with a balanced finish, a medium white cast typical of mineral lotions, and a lightweight feel that does not sting. Pore-clogging risk is low and it sits okay under makeup. With good protection and a strong score of 81.2/100, it is a solid mineral choice for face and body, including active and sport use.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
74
- +33 Titanium Dioxide at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +5)
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- β1 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +1 Label claims (SPF 45)
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Allergens
Low
99
- +100 Starting score
- β1 1 declared fragrance allergens
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White cast
Medium
52
- +100 Starting score
- β14 Zinc Oxide, 9% declared
- β18 Titanium Dioxide, 7% declared
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- β15 Pure mineral formula (16% total declared)
- +5.7 PHSA dispersant, fights agglomeration
- +3.6 Coated minerals (Alumina)
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Eye sting
Low
100
- +100 Starting score
- β1 Volatile alcohol at #26
- +0.8 Mineral filter system, low-sting filters
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Heavy feel
Low
66
- +100 Starting score
- β8 Zinc Oxide, 9% declared
- β20 Titanium Dioxide, 7% declared
- β2 Butyrospermum Parkii Fruit at #15, butter/occlusive fat
- β10 Both minerals in the top 3, dual mineral paste
- +6 Volatile hydrocarbon at #6, flashes off
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Fungal acne
High
27
- +100 Starting score
- β12 1 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Sorbitan Sesquioleate)
- β9 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Butyrospermum Parkii Fruit)
- β50 3 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Isoamyl Laurate, Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquioleate, Polyglyceryl-3 Ricinoleate)
- β2 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains
Low
80
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Titanium Dioxide at #1, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- β 2 Volatile alcohol at #26
- β 4 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
- β 2 Titanium Dioxide at #1, mild sebum absorbent
- β 4 Glycerin at #8, the anchor humectant
- β 1 1 emollient lipids (Butyrospermum Parkii Fruit)
- β 2 Light emollient/solvent (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 4 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 0.5 Volatile alcohol at #26
- β 2 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Isoamyl Laurate)
- β 1 1 emollient lipids (Butyrospermum Parkii Fruit)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 3 Quick-setting carrier (alcohol at #26), fast, even canvas
- β 2 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 15 High mineral load at #1 greys under foundation
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +12 Label claims water resistance (sport / 40-80 min)
Skincare 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¨ Aloe vera
- β¨ Green tea
Full ingredient list (30)
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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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 33 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 18 7% declared
- β 20 7% declared
- β 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light β 2 mild sebum absorbent
- pills β 15 High mineral load greys under foundation
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 14 9% declared
- β 8 9% declared
- light β 5 mild sebum absorbent
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3 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 2 β nourishing light emollient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
- β 24 feeds malassezia
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Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 24 feeds malassezia
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8 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 4 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 14 feeds malassezia
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Botanical extract
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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13 Alumina
Supporting ingredient
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14 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 minor malassezia feeder
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Botanical extract
- β 2 butter/occlusive fat
- 1 β nourishing emollient lipid
- 1 β dewy emollient lipid
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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21 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 12 feeds malassezia
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26 Alcohol
Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
Is the Alba Botanica Sport Mineral Sunscreen Fragrance Free Lotion Spf 45?
Yes. It is a pure mineral formula using titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, with no chemical UV filters. It is also fragrance-free.
Does the Alba Botanica Sport Mineral Sunscreen Fragrance Free Lotion Spf 45 leave a white cast?
It has a medium white cast, which is typical for mineral lotions. The finish is balanced and the feel is lightweight, and it does not sting.
Is it good?
It scores 81.2/100, a strong result. With good SPF 45 protection, a lightweight feel and low pore-clogging risk, it is a solid mineral choice for face and body, including sport use.