Benton Mineral Sun Cream SPF 50+ Pa++++
73/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Benton Mineral Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ is a pure mineral sunscreen using Zinc Oxide as its sole UV filter. It wears with a matte finish, stays lightweight, and works well under makeup, though as an all-mineral formula it can leave a medium, visible white cast. It is non-stinging and low on the pore-clogging scale, a plus for acne-prone skin. Protection rates moderate and the overall score is 73.0/100, a solid gentle mineral option.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Moderate
45
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Allergens
Low
98
- +100 Starting score
- β2 Essential oils (Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil)
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White cast
Medium
35
- +100 Starting score
- β55 Zinc Oxide at #2
- β15 Pure mineral formula
- +4.9 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane)
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Heavy feel
Low
75
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Zinc Oxide at #2
- +10 Volatile silicone at #3, flashes off
- +4.5 Volatile hydrocarbon at #7, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Low
91
- +100 Starting score
- β9 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate)
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Zinc Oxide at #2, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 3 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer)
- β 12 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
- β 2 2 strong humectants (Panthenol, Inositol)
- β 1 Humectant polyols
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 2 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer)
- β 11 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 4 3 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Propylheptyl Caprylate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Caprylyl Methicone)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 8 1 velvet elastomer fillers, blur and grip
- β 3 Quick-setting carrier, fast, even canvas
- β 4 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
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¨ Niacinamide
Full ingredient list (35)
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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1 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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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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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 8 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant polyol
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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11 Niacinamide
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Botanical extract
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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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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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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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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22 Calamine
Colorant or pigment
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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25 Inositol
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant
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26 Panthenol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
- 1 β nourishing humectant
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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28 Asiaticoside
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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29 Asiatic Acid
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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32 Adenosine
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Botanical extract
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34 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
Does Benton Mineral Sun Cream leave a white cast?
It can. As a pure Zinc Oxide formula it is rated medium for white cast, so some visible residue is possible, especially on deeper skin tones. The finish is matte.
Is the Benton Mineral Sun Cream SPF 50+ Pa++++ mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen, using Zinc Oxide as its sole UV filter. This is a common pick for sensitive and acne-prone skin.
Is it good for oily or acne-prone skin?
Yes, it is a strong match: it has a matte finish, sits low on the pore-clogging scale, and works well under makeup. It is also non-stinging and scores 73.0/100.