Benton Papaya-S Sun Cream SPF50/PA++++
78/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Benton Papaya-S Sun Cream SPF50/PA++++ is a hybrid sunscreen combining Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide with chemical filters like Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate and Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine. It has a balanced, medium-weight finish, is generally non-stinging, and is low on pore-clogging concerns. Because of its mineral content it can show a more visible white cast on deeper skin tones. Scoring 78.2/100 with excellent protection, it is a capable high-SPF daily cream.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
100
- +33 Titanium Dioxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +5)
- +18 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #3, UV filter
- +38.9 Zinc Oxide at #4, UV filter (UVA1 +17.1)
- +21.6 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #13, UV filter (UVA1 +13.2)
- +28.8 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #15, UV filter (UVA1 +9.6)
- β23.3 UVB coverage saturated
- β17.2 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Health safety
High
64
- +100 Starting score
- β36 Octinoxate at #3 (regulatory/evidence concern)
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White cast
High
24
- +100 Starting score
- β30 Zinc Oxide at #4
- β50 Titanium Dioxide at #2
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- +13.5 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Hydrogen Dimethicone)
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Eye sting
Low
84
- +100 Starting score
- β16 Octinoxate at #3, migrates into eyes with sweat
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Heavy feel
Medium
44
- +100 Starting score
- β22 Zinc Oxide at #4
- β30 Titanium Dioxide at #2
- β2 Cera Alba at #20, wax film
- β2 Butyrospermum Parkii Fruit at #31, butter/occlusive fat
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Fungal acne
Medium
68
- +100 Starting score
- β23 2 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Fruit)
- β9 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate)
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Fabric stains
Low
65
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #13, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
- β15 Titanium Dioxide at #2, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- β 2 Zinc Oxide at #4, mild sebum absorbent
- β 2 Titanium Dioxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
- β 1 Glycerin at #14, the anchor humectant
- β 2 2 strong humectants (Panthenol, Beta-Glucan)
- β 3 2 emollient lipids (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Fruit)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 4 2 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate)
- β 7 3 emollient lipids (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Fruit, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 5 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 15 High mineral load at #2 greys under foundation
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +2 1 water-locking waxes
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¨ Niacinamide
Full ingredient list (44)
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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Botanical extract
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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 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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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 18 UV protection
- β 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide)
- β 38.9 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- light β 2 mild sebum absorbent
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Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 3 β dewy emollient lipid
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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11 Niacinamide
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Botanical extract
- 2 β nourishing emollient lipid
- 3 β dewy emollient lipid
- β 14 feeds malassezia
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 21.6 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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14 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 28.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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16 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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20 Cera Alba
Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
- β 2 wax film
- β 2 wax water lock
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Supporting ingredient
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22 Dimethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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23 Propanediol
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Plant oil, an emollient
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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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30 Panthenol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
- 1 β nourishing humectant
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Botanical extract
- β 2 butter/occlusive fat
- 1 β nourishing emollient lipid
- 1 β dewy emollient lipid
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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32 Beta-Glucan
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant
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Botanical extract
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34 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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37 Xylitol
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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38 Adenosine
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Botanical extract
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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41 Papain
Supporting ingredient
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42 Algin
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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43 Glucose
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Plant oil, an emollient
Does the Benton Papaya-S Sun Cream leave a white cast?
White cast can be more visible with this one, especially on deeper skin tones, because it contains mineral filters. The finish is balanced and medium-weight.
Is the Benton Papaya-S Sun Cream SPF50/PA++++ mineral or chemical?
It is a hybrid sunscreen, combining Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide with chemical filters such as Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate and Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine.
Is this sunscreen good?
It scores 78.2/100 with excellent protection at SPF50/PA++++. It is a capable high-SPF daily cream if you do not mind some potential white cast.