Babo Botanicals Super Shield Non-Nano Zinc SPF 50 Fragrance Free Mineral Sunscreen
67/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Babo Botanicals Super Shield Non-Nano Zinc SPF 50 is a pure mineral, fragrance-free sunscreen that relies solely on Zinc Oxide for broad-spectrum defense. As an all- mineral formula it carries a moderate white cast and a heavier, more occlusive feel with a dewy finish, which makes it less suited as a base under makeup. It is gentle and non-stinging, and generally low risk for breakouts, making it a reasonable choice for sensitive skin. With moderate protection and a score of 66.9/100, it is a dependable fragrance-free mineral option where a richer, more visible layer is acceptable.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Moderate
43
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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White cast
Medium
43
- +100 Starting score
- −42 Zinc Oxide, 17% declared
- −15 Pure mineral formula (17% total declared)
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Heavy feel
High
20
- +100 Starting score
- −30 Zinc Oxide, 17% declared
- −20 Cera Alba at #2, wax film
- −10 Butyrospermum Parkii Fruit at #4, butter/occlusive fat
- −2 Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter at #14, butter/occlusive fat
- −18 Mineral suspended in a dense emollient base (strong)
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Comedogenic
Low
94
- +100 Starting score
- −2 Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter at #14, comedogenic oil/butter
- −4 Persea Gratissima Oil at #12, moderate comedogenic signal
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Fungal acne
Medium
50
- +100 Starting score
- −50 4 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Persea Gratissima Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Fruit, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter)
- +0 Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil at #13, jojoba wax ester, fungal-acne exception (not penalized)
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- −15 Zinc Oxide at #1, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- ← 5 Zinc Oxide at #1, mild sebum absorbent
- → 10 5 emollient lipids (Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Fruit, …)
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Finish
Dewy
MatteDewy
- → 14 5 emollient lipids (Butyrospermum Parkii Fruit, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, …)
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Makeup base
Poor
PillsPrimer
- ← 11 Occlusives/waxes float the foundation
- ← 15 High mineral load at #1 greys under foundation
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +10 1 water-locking waxes
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.
- ✨ Bisabolol
- ✨ Vitamin E
Full ingredient list (15)
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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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 42 17% declared
- ↑ 30 17% declared
- ↑ 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light ← 5 mild sebum absorbent
- pills ← 15 High mineral load greys under foundation
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Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
- ↑ 20 wax film
- ↑ 10 wax water lock
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Botanical extract
- ↑ 10 butter/occlusive fat
- 4 → nourishing emollient lipid
- 6 → dewy emollient lipid
- ↑ 24 feeds malassezia
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Plant oil, an emollient
- 2 → nourishing emollient lipid
- 3 → dewy emollient lipid
- ↑ 14 feeds malassezia
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11 Oryzanol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Plant oil, an emollient
- ↑ 4 moderate comedogenic signal
- 2 → nourishing emollient lipid
- 3 → dewy emollient lipid
- ↑ 14 feeds malassezia
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Botanical extract
- 1 → nourishing emollient lipid
- 1 → dewy emollient lipid
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Botanical extract
- ↑ 2 butter/occlusive fat
- ↑ 2 comedogenic oil/butter
- 1 → nourishing emollient lipid
- 1 → dewy emollient lipid
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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15 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
Does this Babo Botanicals zinc sunscreen leave a white cast?
It can leave a moderate white cast. As a pure mineral formula based on Zinc Oxide, some visible film is common, especially on deeper skin tones.
Is the Babo Botanicals Super Shield Non-Nano Zinc SPF 50 Fragrance Free Mineral Sunscreen mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen, using only Zinc Oxide for broad-spectrum protection. It is also fragrance-free.
Is it good for sensitive or acne-prone skin?
It is generally gentle. It is fragrance-free, non-stinging and low risk for breakouts, though its dewy, heavier feel suits drier skin more than very oily skin.