Bare Republic Mineral Sunscreen Gel-lotion SPF 30
70/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Bare Republic Mineral Sunscreen Gel-Lotion SPF 30 is a pure mineral formula using Zinc Oxide only, a good fit for those who prefer to skip chemical filters. It wears with a balanced finish but feels moderately heavy and can leave a medium white cast, and it is a poor base under makeup. It does not sting and is generally low risk for clogging pores, suiting sensitive skin. With moderate protection and a score around 70, it is a straightforward mineral option for casual wear.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Moderate
42
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +1 Label claims (SPF 30)
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White cast
Medium
52
- +100 Starting score
- β42 Zinc Oxide, 18.2% declared
- β15 Pure mineral formula (18.2% total declared)
- +5.7 PHSA dispersant, fights agglomeration
- +3.6 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane)
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Heavy feel
Medium
50
- +100 Starting score
- β30 Zinc Oxide, 18.2% declared
- β10 Butyrospermum Parkii Fruit at #6, butter/occlusive fat
- β10 Mineral suspended in a dense emollient base (basic)
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Comedogenic
Low
99
- +100 Starting score
- β1 Glyceryl Stearate SE at #24, moderate comedogenic signal
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Fungal acne
High
37
- +100 Starting score
- β12 1 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Sorbitan Stearate)
- β42 3 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Fruit)
- β9 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Glyceryl Stearate SE)
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Zinc Oxide at #1, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- β 1.5 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane)
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #1, mild sebum absorbent
- β 6 3 emollient lipids (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Fruit)
- β 1 Light emollient/solvent (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 1 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane)
- β 8 3 emollient lipids (Butyrospermum Parkii Fruit, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil)
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Makeup base
Poor
PillsPrimer
- β 0.5 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6)
- β 4 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
- +20 1 film-forming polymers that lock the formula on for 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.
- β¨ Aloe vera
Full ingredient list (53)
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 (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 42 18.2% declared
- β 30 18.2% declared
- β 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light β 5 mild sebum absorbent
- pills β 15 High mineral load greys under foundation
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
- β 20 film former
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Supporting ingredient
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Botanical extract
- β 10 butter/occlusive fat
- 4 β nourishing emollient lipid
- 6 β dewy emollient lipid
- β 24 feeds malassezia
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Botanical extract
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 1 β nourishing light emollient
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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10 Citric Acid
pH adjuster
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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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15 Decanal
Supporting ingredient
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Supporting ingredient
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Supporting ingredient
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18 Dimethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Supporting ingredient
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Supporting ingredient
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 1 moderate comedogenic signal
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Botanical extract
- 1 β nourishing emollient lipid
- 1 β dewy emollient lipid
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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26 3-Hexenol
Supporting ingredient
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Supporting ingredient
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Plant oil, an emollient
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Supporting ingredient
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 12 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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47 Tridecane
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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50 Undecane
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Botanical extract
- 1 β nourishing emollient lipid
- 1 β dewy emollient lipid
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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52 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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53 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
Is Bare Republic Mineral Sunscreen Gel-Lotion mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen. It uses only Zinc Oxide, with no chemical UV filters.
Does the Bare Republic Mineral Sunscreen Gel-lotion SPF 30 leave a white cast?
It is rated medium for white cast, which is common for Zinc Oxide formulas. It also feels moderately heavy, so blend it in well.
Is Bare Republic Mineral Sunscreen Gel-Lotion SPF 30 good?
It scores about 70 out of 100 with moderate protection. It does not sting and is low risk for clogging pores, but it rates a poor makeup base, so it is best worn alone.