Azarine Invisipore Primer Sunscreen SPF 50 Pa++++
87/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Azarine Invisipore Primer Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++ is a hybrid formula pairing chemical filters such as Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate and Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine with Titanium Dioxide. It sets to a matte finish, stays lightweight with low white cast, and is generally non-stinging. Designed as a primer, it works well as a makeup base with low breakout risk. Excellent protection and a strong score of 87.1 make it a standout daily option for oily and combination skin.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
94
- +18 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #2, UV filter
- +36 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #3, UV filter (UVA1 +22)
- +13.3 Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid at #6, UV filter
- +19.8 Titanium Dioxide at #14, UV filter (UVA1 +3)
- +28.8 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #20, UV filter (UVA1 +9.6)
- −19.7 UVB coverage saturated
- −6.6 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Health safety
High
64
- +100 Starting score
- −36 Octinoxate at #2 (regulatory/evidence concern)
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White cast
Low
95
- +100 Starting score
- −6 Titanium Dioxide at #14
- +0.9 Coated minerals (Aluminum Hydroxide, Methicone)
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Eye sting
Low
80
- +100 Starting score
- −16 Octinoxate at #2, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −4 Ensulizole at #6, migrates into eyes with sweat
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Fabric stains
Low
83
- +100 Starting score
- −15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #3, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
- −2 Titanium Dioxide at #14, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- ← 6 3 sebum-absorbing powders (Hydrated Silica, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Nylon-12)
- ← 4 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- → 1 Glycerin at #18, the anchor humectant
- → 1 1 strong humectants (Saccharide Isomerate)
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- ← 5 3 sebum-absorbing powders (Nylon-12, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Hydrated Silica)
- ← 4 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 3 2 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Caprylyl Methicone)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- → 3 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- → 2 Quick-setting carrier, fast, even canvas
- → 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
- → 3 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.
How we rate water resistance →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.
- ✨ Niacinamide
- ✨ Centella asiatica
Full ingredient list (33)
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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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 18 UV protection
- ↑ 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 36 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Legacy UV filter (Ensulizole)
- ↑ 13.3 UV protection
- ↑ 4 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
- light ← 2 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 2 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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10 Nylon-12
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
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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
- matte ← 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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pH adjuster
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 19.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 2 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light ← 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte ← 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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17 Dimethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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18 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 → nourishing the anchor humectant
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 28.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Supporting ingredient
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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25 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 → nourishing humectant
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light ← 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte ← 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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Supporting ingredient
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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30 Methicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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32 Citric Acid
pH adjuster
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pH adjuster
Does Azarine Invisipore leave a white cast?
White cast is rated low, so it tends to stay invisible on most skin tones. It sets to a matte finish and stays lightweight.
Is the Azarine Invisipore Primer Sunscreen SPF 50 Pa++++ good under makeup?
Yes. It is designed as a primer and is rated as a good makeup base, with low breakout risk and a matte finish that suits oily and combination skin.
Is it any good?
It scores 87.1 with excellent protection, which places it among the stronger daily options. Its hybrid filter set and matte primer finish make it a standout pick.