Azloe Sunshine Drop Hybrid Tinted UV Screen SPF 45 Pa+++
82/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Azloe Sunshine Drop Hybrid Tinted UV Screen SPF 45 PA+++ is a chemical (hybrid) tinted formula combining salicylate, octinoxate and homosalate with modern filters and titanium dioxide. It is lightweight with a matte finish, keeps white cast low thanks to the tint, and generally does not sting, with low breakout risk and good performance under makeup. Protection is excellent and the score of 81.5/100 is strong. A versatile, base-friendly daily sunscreen.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
91
- +8 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #2, UV filter
- +36 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #3, UV filter (UVA1 +22)
- +17.1 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #4, UV filter
- +11.2 Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid at #9, UV filter
- +7.2 Homosalate at #16, UV filter
- +9.9 Titanium Dioxide at #23, UV filter (UVA1 +1.5)
- +12.3 Zinc Oxide at #30, UV filter (UVA1 +5.4)
- +6.6 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #33, UV filter
- +14.4 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #34, UV filter (UVA1 +4.8)
- −31.6 UVB coverage saturated
- −2.4 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 45, PA rating)
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Health safety
Medium
47
- +100 Starting score
- −40 Homosalate at #16 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- −12.6 Octinoxate at #4, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- +0 2 endocrine-scrutinized filters together
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White cast
Low
95
- +100 Starting score
- −5 Zinc Oxide at #30
- −6 Titanium Dioxide at #23
- −10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- +14.7 Tinted formula, pigment masks the cast
- +0.9 Coated minerals (Aluminum Hydroxide, Methicone)
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Eye sting
Low
77
- +100 Starting score
- −11 Octinoxate at #4, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −1 Homosalate at #16, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −9 Octisalate at #2, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −2 Ensulizole at #9, migrates into eyes with sweat
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Heavy feel
Low
95
- +100 Starting score
- −3 Zinc Oxide at #30
- −2 Titanium Dioxide at #23
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Fungal acne
Medium
73
- +100 Starting score
- −27 3 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate)
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Fabric stains
Medium
38
- +100 Starting score
- −15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #3, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
- −40 Iron-oxide pigments at #39, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- −2 Titanium Dioxide at #23, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- −5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- ← 8 3 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Aluminium Starch Octenylsuccinate, Talc)
- ← 3 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- → 4 Glycerin at #12, the anchor humectant
- → 1 1 strong humectants (Panthenol)
- → 1 Humectant polyols
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- ← 8 3 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Aluminium Starch Octenylsuccinate, Talc)
- ← 3 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 2 2 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Caprylyl Methicone, Dicaprylyl Carbonate)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- → 5 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- → 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
- → 2 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
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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 (54)
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 (Octisalate), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 8 UV protection
- ↑ 9 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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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate)
- ↑ 17.1 UV protection
- ↓ 12.6 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- ↑ 11 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 → nourishing humectant polyol
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6 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light ← 5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte ← 6 sebum-absorbing powder
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Legacy UV filter (Ensulizole), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 11.2 UV protection
- ↑ 2 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- 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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12 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 4 → nourishing the anchor humectant
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pH adjuster
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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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16 Homosalate
Legacy UV filter (Homosalate), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 7.2 UV protection
- ↑ 1 migrates into eyes with sweat
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17 Niacinamide
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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18 Nylon 6/12
Supporting ingredient
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light ← 1 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 1 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 9.9 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 2 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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24 Bisabolol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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25 Panthenol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
- 1 → nourishing humectant
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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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Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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30 Zinc Oxide
Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 12.3 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 6.6 UV protection
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 14.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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pH adjuster
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
- ↑ 3 film former
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37 Talc
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light ← 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte ← 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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Film former, locks the formula onto skin for water resistance
- ↑ 2 wax water lock
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39 Ci 77492
Colorant or pigment
- ↑ 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Botanical extract
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43 Ci 77491
Colorant or pigment
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44 Arginine
pH adjuster
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45 Methicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Botanical extract
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48 Ci 77499
Colorant or pigment
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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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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54 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
Does this tinted UV screen leave a white cast?
No, white cast is generally low. The tint helps it blend cleanly while the hybrid filters provide protection.
Is the Azloe Sunshine Drop Hybrid Tinted UV Screen SPF 45 Pa+++ good for oily skin and under makeup?
Yes. It has a matte finish, low breakout risk, and works well as a makeup base, which suits oilier and combination skin.
Is the Azloe Sunshine Drop Hybrid Tinted UV Screen SPF 45 Pa+++ a good sunscreen?
Yes. With a score of 81.5/100 and excellent protection at SPF 45, it is a strong, versatile daily option.