Anua 5-0 Mild Sun Cream Spf 50+ PA++++
79/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Anua 5-0 Mild Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ is a pure mineral sunscreen using Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide for broad-spectrum coverage. It has a matte finish but, as a mineral formula, can leave a visible white cast, and it feels moderately heavy on the skin. It is gentle, commonly does not sting the eyes, and is low risk for clogging pores. With a 78.9/100 score and good protection, it suits sensitive skin that prefers mineral-only filters.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
76
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #3, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +31.4 Titanium Dioxide at #4, UV filter (UVA1 +4.8)
- β0.4 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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White cast
High
15
- +100 Starting score
- β55 Zinc Oxide at #3
- β35 Titanium Dioxide at #4
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- β15 Pure mineral formula
- +15 Penalties exceed the scale, floored at 0
- +15 Coated minerals (Aluminum Hydroxide, Hydrogen Dimethicone)
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Heavy feel
Medium
58
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Zinc Oxide at #3
- β16 Titanium Dioxide at #4
- +14 Volatile silicone at #2, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Medium
71
- +100 Starting score
- β18 1 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Sorbitan Sesquioleate)
- β9 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate)
- β2 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains
Low
80
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Zinc Oxide at #3, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 8 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #3, mild sebum absorbent
- β 1 Glycerin at #40, the anchor humectant
- β 2 Sodium Hyaluronate at #41, hyaluronic family
- β 1 1 strong humectants (Inositol)
- β 1 Humectant polyols
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 7 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 3 2 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dibutyl Adipate, Caprylyl Methicone)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 3 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 15 High mineral load at #3 greys under foundation
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +3 1 film-forming polymers that lock the formula on for water resistance
- +2 1 water-locking waxes
Full ingredient list (49)
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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1 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 8 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
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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 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light β 5 mild sebum absorbent
- pills β 15 High mineral load greys under foundation
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide)
- β 31.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant polyol
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 18 feeds malassezia
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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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Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 wax water lock
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16 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 minor malassezia feeder
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17 Inositol
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant
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Plant oil, an emollient
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Botanical extract
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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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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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Supporting ingredient
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Supporting ingredient
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Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Botanical extract
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Supporting ingredient
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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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40 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 β nourishing hyaluronic family
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
- β 3 film former
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43 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
Does Anua 5-0 Mild Sun Cream leave a white cast?
It can. As a pure mineral sunscreen with Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide, it is rated high for white cast, so some visible film is likely, especially on deeper skin tones.
Is Anua 5-0 Sun Cream mineral or chemical?
It is pure mineral, relying only on Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide for broad-spectrum protection.
Is this good for sensitive skin?
It is a reasonable match. It is gentle, commonly does not sting the eyes, and is low risk for clogging pores. It scores 78.9/100 with good protection, though it feels moderately heavy.