Ava Isa Pure Untinted Ultra Matte Spf 45 Sunscreen
77/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
The Ava Isa Pure Untinted Ultra Matte SPF 45 Sunscreen is a fully mineral formula using zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. Despite the ultra-matte name it reads as a balanced, lightweight finish, with a medium level of white cast that comes with untinted mineral filters. It is generally low for pore-clogging and does not commonly sting, making it a good fit for sensitive skin. With a score of 77.0/100 and good protection, it is a dependable mineral pick that works okay under makeup.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
62
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +19.8 Titanium Dioxide at #14, UV filter (UVA1 +3)
- +1 Label claims (SPF 45)
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White cast
Medium
44
- +100 Starting score
- β42 Zinc Oxide, 15% declared
- β6 Titanium Dioxide at #14
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- β15 Pure mineral formula (15% total declared)
- +7.3 PHSA dispersant, fights agglomeration
- +9.9 Coated minerals (Alumina, Aluminum Hydroxide)
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Heavy feel
Low
68
- +100 Starting score
- β30 Zinc Oxide, 15% declared
- β2 Titanium Dioxide at #14
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Fungal acne
High
33
- +100 Starting score
- β18 1 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Sorbitan Olivate)
- β47 3 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Cetearyl Olivate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Polyglyceryl-3 Dicitrate/Stearate)
- 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 #1, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- β 1.5 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #1, mild sebum absorbent
- β 1 Glycerin at #23, the anchor humectant
- β 2 Light emollient/solvent (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 1 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- β 3 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Coco-Caprylate/Caprate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 3 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
Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.
How we rate water resistance βFull ingredient list (25)
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 (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 42 15% declared
- β 30 15% declared
- 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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2 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 3 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 24 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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pH adjuster
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 2 β nourishing light emollient
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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9 Undecane
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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10 Tridecane
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 14 feeds malassezia
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 18 feeds malassezia
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 19.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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15 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 minor malassezia feeder
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16 Alumina
Supporting ingredient
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17 Cerium Oxide
Supporting ingredient
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18 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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23 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Botanical extract
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25 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
Does the Ava Isa Pure Untinted Ultra Matte SPF 45 leave a white cast?
It has a medium level of white cast, which comes with untinted mineral filters like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. Expect it to be more visible on deeper skin tones.
Is the Ava Isa Pure Untinted Ultra Matte Spf 45 Sunscreen mineral or chemical?
It is a fully mineral sunscreen, using zinc oxide and titanium dioxide as its only UV filters.
Is it good for oily skin?
It is a reasonable fit. It is generally low for pore-clogging and does not commonly sting, settling to a balanced, lightweight finish.