Babyganics Mineral Sunscreen Spray SPF 50+
83/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Babyganics Mineral Sunscreen Spray SPF 50+ is a pure mineral sunscreen combining titanium dioxide and zinc oxide in a spray format. It wears with a balanced finish, low white cast and a lightweight feel, and does not generally sting, which suits sensitive and younger skin. Breakout risk is low. With a score of 83.2/100 and good protection, it is a solid mineral choice for those who prefer a spray application.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
75
- +33 Titanium Dioxide at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +5)
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- −1 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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White cast
Low
61
- +100 Starting score
- −14 Zinc Oxide, 7.3% declared
- −7 Titanium Dioxide, 3.5% declared
- −10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- −8 Pure mineral formula (10.8% total declared)
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Heavy feel
Low
76
- +100 Starting score
- −8 Zinc Oxide, 7.3% declared
- −10 Titanium Dioxide, 3.5% declared
- −10 Both minerals in the top 3, dual mineral paste
- +4.2 Volatile hydrocarbon at #4, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Medium
68
- +100 Starting score
- −12 1 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Sorbitan Olivate)
- −9 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil)
- −9 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Cetearyl Olivate)
- −2 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Cetearyl Glucoside), weak Malassezia signal
- +0 Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil at #19, jojoba wax ester, fungal-acne exception (not penalized)
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Fabric stains
Low
80
- +100 Starting score
- −15 Titanium Dioxide at #1, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- −5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- ← 8 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 5 Zinc Oxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
- ← 2 Titanium Dioxide at #1, mild sebum absorbent
- → 1 Glycerin at #24, the anchor humectant
- → 2 2 emollient lipids (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil)
- → 2 Light emollient/solvent (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- ← 8 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 1 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate)
- → 8 3 emollient lipids (Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- → 6 Quick-setting carrier, fast, even canvas
- → 3 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- ← 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 →Full ingredient list (31)
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 (Titanium Dioxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 33 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 7 3.5% declared
- ↑ 10 3.5% declared
- ↑ 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light ← 2 mild sebum absorbent
- pills ← 15 High mineral load greys under foundation
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 14 7.3% declared
- ↑ 8 7.3% declared
- light ← 5 mild sebum absorbent
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3 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
- light ← 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 2 → nourishing light emollient
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Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
- light ← 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 6 → dewy emollient lipid
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Plant oil, an emollient
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Botanical extract
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Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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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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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 2 minor malassezia feeder
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 12 feeds malassezia
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Botanical extract
- 1 → nourishing emollient lipid
- 1 → dewy emollient lipid
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pH adjuster
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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22 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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23 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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24 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 → nourishing the anchor humectant
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Botanical extract
- 1 → nourishing emollient lipid
- 1 → dewy emollient lipid
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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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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31 Citric Acid
pH adjuster
Does Babyganics Mineral Sunscreen Spray leave a white cast?
No, white cast is rated low for a mineral formula, so it should apply close to clear. The finish is balanced and it wears lightweight.
Is the Babyganics Mineral Sunscreen Spray SPF 50+ mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen combining titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. It contains no chemical filters.
Is Babyganics Mineral Sunscreen Spray good?
Yes, it scores 83.2/100 with good protection. Low breakout risk and a no-sting, lightweight feel make it a solid mineral choice that suits sensitive skin.