CHOSEN by Dermatology SAFESCREEN Howrah Sunscreen SPF 30+
69/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
CHOSEN by Dermatology SAFESCREEN Howrah Sunscreen SPF 30+ is a mineral sunscreen relying solely on Zinc Oxide. It has a balanced finish and does not sting, but it carries a medium white cast, feels somewhat heavier on the skin, and is a poor base for makeup, all common traits of a zinc-only formula. Pore-clogging risk is low. With moderate protection and a score of 69.4/100, it is a straightforward mineral choice for those who prefer physical 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 30)
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White cast
Medium
35
- +100 Starting score
- −55 Zinc Oxide at #2
- −15 Pure mineral formula
- +4.9 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane)
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Heavy feel
Medium
54
- +100 Starting score
- −40 Zinc Oxide at #2
- −6 Hydrogenated Polydecene at #5, heavy oil
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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
Light
LightNourishing
- ← 2 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 5 Zinc Oxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- ← 2 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
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Makeup base
Poor
PillsPrimer
- → 1 Quick-setting carrier, fast, even canvas
- ← 2 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer)
- ← 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 (13)
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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Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↑ 6 heavy oil
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Supporting ingredient
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
- light ← 2 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 2 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Botanical extract
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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
Does CHOSEN SAFESCREEN Howrah leave a white cast?
It is rated medium for white cast, which is typical for a Zinc Oxide mineral formula. Some visible residue is possible, especially on deeper skin tones.
Is the CHOSEN by Dermatology SAFESCREEN Howrah Sunscreen SPF 30+ mineral or chemical?
It is fully mineral. Zinc Oxide is the only UV filter, with no chemical filters in the formula.
Is CHOSEN SAFESCREEN Howrah good?
It scores 69.4/100 with moderate SPF 30+ protection. It is a straightforward physical sunscreen that does not sting, but it feels somewhat heavier and is a poor base for makeup.