CHOSEN by Dermatology SAFESCREEN Charminar Sunscreen SPF 40
69/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
CHOSEN by Dermatology SAFESCREEN Charminar Sunscreen SPF 40 is a pure mineral sunscreen using zinc oxide for moderate protection. As a mineral formula it carries a medium white cast and a somewhat heavier feel, though it does not commonly sting. The low breakout trigger is generally friendly for sensitive and blemish-prone skin, and it works okay under makeup. Scoring 69.4/100, it is a sensible zinc-based choice for those who prefer mineral filters.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Moderate
42
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +1 Label claims (SPF 40)
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White cast
Medium
37
- +100 Starting score
- −55 Zinc Oxide at #2
- −15 Pure mineral formula
- +7 PHSA dispersant, fights agglomeration
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Heavy feel
Medium
50
- +100 Starting score
- −40 Zinc Oxide at #2
- −10 Hydrogenated Polydecene at #3, heavy oil
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Fungal acne
Medium
72
- +100 Starting score
- −28 2 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate)
- +0 Hydrogenated Polydecene at #3, a safe base that does not feed Malassezia
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- −15 Zinc Oxide at #2, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- ← 5 Zinc Oxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- ← 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 →Full ingredient list (14)
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 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light ← 5 mild sebum absorbent
- pills ← 15 High mineral load greys under foundation
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↑ 10 heavy oil
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths 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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Supporting ingredient
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 14 feeds malassezia
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 14 feeds malassezia
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Botanical extract
Does CHOSEN SAFESCREEN Charminar leave a white cast?
It has a medium white cast, which is common for zinc-based mineral sunscreens. It may show on deeper skin tones, so blending in well is generally worth the extra effort.
Is the CHOSEN by Dermatology SAFESCREEN Charminar Sunscreen SPF 40 mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen using zinc oxide as its only filter, with no chemical UV filters. This generally appeals to sensitive skin and mineral-preferring users.
Is the CHOSEN by Dermatology SAFESCREEN Charminar Sunscreen SPF 40 good?
It scores 69.4/100 with moderate protection, a fair result for a single zinc formula. It does not commonly sting and suits those who specifically want a mineral sunscreen.