Beekman 1802 Hello Sunshine Sunscreen SPF 30
70/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Beekman 1802 Hello Sunshine Sunscreen SPF 30 is a pure mineral, zinc oxide based formula with a matte finish. It is generally non-stinging with low pore-clogging risk, though it has a medium, somewhat heavier feel and can leave a visible white cast that is common to mineral filters. It layers okay under makeup. With a score of 69.5/100 and moderate protection, it suits lighter daily use.
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
High
30
- +100 Starting score
- β55 Zinc Oxide at #1
- β15 Pure mineral formula
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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
Light
LightNourishing
- β 8 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Bentonite)
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #1, mild sebum absorbent
- β 4 Glycerin at #11, the anchor humectant
- β 0.5 1 fatty-alcohol emollients (Cetearyl Alcohol)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 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 βSkincare 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 (15)
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 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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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 8 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 10 sebum-absorbing powder
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Botanical extract
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Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind
- 0.5 β nourishing fatty-alcohol emollient
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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11 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 4 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Supporting ingredient
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15 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
Does Beekman 1802 Hello Sunshine leave a white cast?
White cast is rated high, so it can be visibly noticeable, which is common for a zinc oxide mineral formula. The finish is matte and the feel is a touch heavier.
Is the Beekman 1802 Hello Sunshine Sunscreen SPF 30 mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen based on zinc oxide.
Is it good for oily skin?
It has a matte finish and low pore-clogging risk, which generally suits oilier skin, though the medium-weight feel and white cast are trade-offs to consider.