CATRIN Natural 100 Mineral Sunkill Rx Spf 46 Pa+++
80/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
CATRIN Natural 100 Mineral Sunkill RX SPF 46 PA+++ is a pure mineral sunscreen using Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide for broad-spectrum defense. It keeps a low white cast with a balanced finish, though as an all-mineral formula it feels somewhat heavier on the skin. It is gentle and non-stinging and generally low risk for breakouts, with okay performance under makeup. With good protection and a score of 79.7/100, it is a strong pick among fully mineral options for those wanting minimal cast.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
74
- +33 Titanium Dioxide at #3, UV filter (UVA1 +5)
- +38.9 Zinc Oxide at #4, UV filter (UVA1 +17.1)
- −0.4 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 46, PA rating)
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White cast
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- −42 Zinc Oxide, 17.9% declared
- −50 Titanium Dioxide, 17.3% declared
- −10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- −15 Pure mineral formula (35.2% total declared)
- +17 Penalties exceed the scale, floored at 0
- +70 Tinted formula, pigment masks the cast
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Heavy feel
Medium
40
- +100 Starting score
- −30 Zinc Oxide, 17.9% declared
- −30 Titanium Dioxide, 17.3% declared
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Fabric stains
Medium
40
- +100 Starting score
- −40 Iron-oxide pigments at #5, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- −15 Titanium Dioxide at #3, 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 (Silica)
- ← 2 Zinc Oxide at #4, mild sebum absorbent
- ← 2 Titanium Dioxide at #3, mild sebum absorbent
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- ← 7.5 High mineral load at #3 greys under foundation (tinted)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.
How we rate water resistance →Full ingredient list (10)
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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1 Mica
Colorant or pigment
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Colorant or pigment
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 33 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 50 17.3% declared
- ↑ 30 17.3% 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)
- ↑ 38.9 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 42 17.9% declared
- ↑ 30 17.9% declared
- light ← 2 mild sebum absorbent
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5 Ci 77492
Colorant or pigment
- ↑ 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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6 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light ← 5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte ← 6 sebum-absorbing powder
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7 Ci 77491
Colorant or pigment
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8 Ci 77499
Colorant or pigment
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9 Quartz
Supporting ingredient
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Supporting ingredient
Does CATRIN Mineral Sunkill RX leave a white cast?
White cast is generally low for a fully mineral formula. It uses Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide yet keeps a balanced finish with minimal visible film.
Is the CATRIN Natural 100 Mineral Sunkill Rx Spf 46 Pa+++ mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen, using Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide for broad- spectrum protection.
Is it good?
Yes, it scores 79.7/100 with good protection. The low cast and low breakout risk make it a strong pick among fully mineral options, despite a slightly heavier feel.