Bare Republic Mineral Spf Sport Sunscreen Lotion
82/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Bare Republic Mineral SPF Sport Sunscreen Lotion is a pure mineral sunscreen using only Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide, the physical filters commonly preferred for sensitive skin. It has a balanced finish, a lightweight feel, low white cast for a mineral formula, and is generally non-stinging with low pore-clogging. It works as an okay makeup base. With good protection and an 82.2/100 score it is a strong mineral choice for active, outdoor use.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
73
- +33 Titanium Dioxide at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +5)
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- β1 UVA2 coverage saturated
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White cast
Low
64
- +100 Starting score
- β6 Zinc Oxide, 3.7% declared
- β18 Titanium Dioxide, 5.6% declared
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- β8 Pure mineral formula (9.3% total declared)
- +6.3 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Hydrogen Dimethicone)
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Eye sting
Low
96
- +100 Starting score
- β18 Volatile alcohol at #3
- +13.5 Mineral filter system, low-sting filters
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Heavy feel
Low
78
- +100 Starting score
- β8 Zinc Oxide, 3.7% declared
- β10 Titanium Dioxide, 5.6% declared
- β6 Cera Alba at #9, wax film
- β2 Polyethylene at #28, wax film
- β1 Coconut Oil at #16, heavy oil
- β10 Both minerals in the top 3, dual mineral paste
- +14.8 Volatile alcohol at #3, evaporating texture
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Comedogenic
Low
97
- +100 Starting score
- β2 Coconut Oil at #16, comedogenic oil/butter
- β1 Olea Europaea Fruit Oil at #26, moderate comedogenic signal
- +0 Algae Extract at #5, disputed rating, watch if acne-prone
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Fungal acne
Medium
64
- +100 Starting score
- β18 2 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Coconut Oil)
- β18 2 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Steareth-2, Steareth-21)
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Fabric stains
Low
80
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Titanium Dioxide at #1, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 22 Volatile alcohol at #3
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
- β 2 Titanium Dioxide at #1, mild sebum absorbent
- β 1 Glycerin at #22, the anchor humectant
- β 2 2 emollient lipids (Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Coconut Oil)
- β 1 Light emollient/solvent (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 5 Volatile alcohol at #3
- β 2 2 emollient lipids (Coconut Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 10 Quick-setting carrier (alcohol at #3), fast, even canvas
- β 2 Occlusives/waxes float the foundation
- β 15 High mineral load at #1 greys under foundation
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Water resistance
Resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +6 2 water-locking waxes
- +12 Label claims water resistance (sport / 40-80 min)
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.
- β¨ Aloe vera
Full ingredient list (38)
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 (Titanium Dioxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 33 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 18 5.6% declared
- β 10 5.6% declared
- β 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light β 2 mild sebum absorbent
- pills β 15 High mineral load greys under foundation
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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 6 3.7% declared
- β 8 3.7% declared
- light β 5 mild sebum absorbent
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3 Alcohol
Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Supporting ingredient
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Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
- β 6 wax film
- β 4 wax water lock
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 1 β nourishing light emollient
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind
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15 Citric Acid
pH adjuster
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16 Coconut Oil
Plant oil, an emollient
- β 1 heavy oil
- β 2 comedogenic oil/butter
- 1 β nourishing emollient lipid
- 1 β dewy emollient lipid
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Supporting ingredient
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Supporting ingredient
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22 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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23 Heliotropine
Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
- β 1 moderate comedogenic signal
- 1 β nourishing emollient lipid
- 1 β dewy emollient lipid
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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28 Polyethylene
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 wax film
- β 2 wax water lock
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29 Propanediol
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Supporting ingredient
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31 Steareth-2
Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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32 Steareth-21
Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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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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36 Vanillin
Supporting ingredient
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37 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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38 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
Is Bare Republic Mineral SPF a mineral sunscreen?
Yes, it is a pure mineral sunscreen using only Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide, the physical filters commonly preferred for sensitive skin.
Does the Bare Republic Mineral Spf Sport Sunscreen Lotion leave a white cast?
White cast is rated low for a mineral formula, which is notable. It wears lightweight with a balanced finish and is generally non-stinging.
Is it good for sport or outdoor use?
Yes, it scores 82.2/100 with good protection and low pore-clogging, making it a strong mineral choice for active, outdoor wear.