Alba Botanica Sport Mineral Sunscreen Spf 45
81/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Alba Botanica Sport Mineral Sunscreen SPF 45 is a pure mineral sunscreen using both Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide. It commonly leaves some visible white cast with a balanced finish, and is generally lightweight and non-stinging. It is reported to be low on the pore-clogging scale. With a strong score of 81.2/100 and good protection, it is a dependable mineral pick for sport and outdoor use, suiting those who prefer zinc and titanium filters.
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 Citric Acid
pH adjuster
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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 Alba Botanica Sport Mineral Sunscreen really mineral?
Yes, it is a pure mineral sunscreen. It uses both Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide and no chemical filters.
Does Alba Botanica Sport leave a white cast?
It commonly leaves some visible white cast, which is common for mineral sport formulas. The finish is balanced and the texture is generally lightweight.
Is Alba Botanica Sport SPF 45 good?
It scores a strong 81.2/100 with good protection. It is a dependable mineral pick for sport and outdoor use.