CHOSEN by Dermatology SAFESCREEN Munnar Sunscreen SPF 40+
69/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
CHOSEN by Dermatology SAFESCREEN Munnar Sunscreen SPF 40+ is a pure mineral sunscreen relying on Zinc Oxide. It has a balanced finish but a heavier feel than most in this group and can leave a medium, visible white cast typical of all-mineral formulas. It does not sting and is low on the pore-clogging scale, with okay makeup compatibility. Protection rates moderate and the overall score is 69.4/100, a reasonable 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 (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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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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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
Is the CHOSEN SAFESCREEN Munnar sunscreen mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen, relying on Zinc Oxide. It contains no chemical UV filters.
Does the CHOSEN by Dermatology SAFESCREEN Munnar Sunscreen SPF 40+ leave a white cast or feel heavy?
As an all-mineral formula it is rated medium for white cast and feels somewhat heavier than a lightweight lotion. The finish is balanced and it does not sting.
Is the CHOSEN by Dermatology SAFESCREEN Munnar Sunscreen SPF 40+ any good?
It scores 69.4/100 with a moderate protection rating, a reasonable mineral option. It is non-stinging and low on the pore-clogging scale.