Beautybio The Perfector 4-In-1 Skin Perfecting Silk Spf 30
83/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Beautybio The Perfector 4-In-1 Skin Perfecting Silk is an Spf 30 pure mineral formula using Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide. Unusually for a mineral product it keeps a low white cast and stays lightweight, with a matte finish that works well as a makeup base. It is gentle on the eyes and low on pore-clogging risk. With an 83.0/100 score and good protection, it is a strong mineral pick for those wanting a matte, makeup-friendly finish.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
74
- +33 Titanium Dioxide at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +5)
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- −1 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +1 Label claims (SPF 30)
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White cast
Low
75
- +100 Starting score
- −6 Zinc Oxide, 4.0% declared
- −35 Titanium Dioxide, 10.9% declared
- −10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- −8 Pure mineral formula (14.9% total declared)
- +29.5 Iron-oxide undertone, partial masking
- +4.4 Coated minerals (Alumina, Methicone)
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Heavy feel
Low
67
- +100 Starting score
- −8 Zinc Oxide, 4.0% declared
- −20 Titanium Dioxide, 10.9% declared
- −6 Tribehenin at #9, wax film
- −10 Both minerals in the top 3, dual mineral paste
- +11 Volatile silicone at #3, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Low
82
- +100 Starting score
- −18 1 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Sorbitan Isostearate)
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Fabric stains
Medium
40
- +100 Starting score
- −40 Iron-oxide pigments at #16, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- −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
- ← 5 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Methyl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer)
- ← 12 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 5 Zinc Oxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
- ← 2 Titanium Dioxide at #1, mild sebum absorbent
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- ← 6 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Methyl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer)
- ← 11 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- → 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- → 12 2 velvet elastomer fillers, blur and grip
- ← 2 Occlusives/waxes float the foundation
- ← 7.5 High mineral load at #1 greys under foundation (tinted)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +4 1 water-locking waxes
Full ingredient list (16)
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)
- ↑ 35 10.9% declared
- ↑ 20 10.9% declared
- ↑ 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light ← 2 mild sebum absorbent
- pills ← 7.5 High mineral load greys under foundation (tinted)
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 6 4.0% declared
- ↑ 8 4.0% declared
- light ← 5 mild sebum absorbent
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light ← 8 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light ← 5 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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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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8 Melanin
Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↑ 6 wax film
- ↑ 4 wax water lock
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Supporting ingredient
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 18 feeds malassezia
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12 Dimethiconol
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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13 Alumina
Supporting ingredient
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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15 Methicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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16 Iron Oxides
Colorant or pigment
- ↑ 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
Does Beautybio The Perfector SPF 30 leave a white cast?
No, it keeps a low white cast, which is unusual for a mineral formula. It pairs Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide while staying lightweight.
Is the Beautybio The Perfector 4-In-1 Skin Perfecting Silk Spf 30 good for oily skin and makeup?
Yes, it has a matte finish and works well as a makeup base, and it is low on pore-clogging risk. That combination generally suits oily skin.
Is Beautybio The Perfector SPF 30 mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen, using only Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide. It scores 83.0/100 with good protection.