ClarityRX Ultra Skin Defense Sheer Physical Sunscreen SPF 50+
75/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
ClarityRX Ultra Skin Defense Sheer Physical Sunscreen SPF 50+ is a zinc-oxide-only mineral formula with a balanced, lightweight finish and a sheer feel that keeps white cast low. It does not sting and has low breakout risk, and it works okay under makeup. Protection is moderate, and with a score of 74.8 it is a comfortable, gentle mineral option for sensitive skin that wants to avoid chemical filters.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Moderate
43
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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White cast
Low
68
- +100 Starting score
- −28 Zinc Oxide, 12% declared
- −8 Pure mineral formula (12% total declared)
- +3.6 PHSA dispersant, fights agglomeration
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Heavy feel
Low
87
- +100 Starting score
- −18 Zinc Oxide, 12% declared
- +4.5 Volatile silicone at #7, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Low
86
- +100 Starting score
- −14 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Glyceryl Isostearate)
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- −15 Zinc Oxide at #1, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- ← 5 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 5 Zinc Oxide at #1, mild sebum absorbent
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- ← 4 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 1 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- → 5 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- → 1 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- ← 15 High mineral load at #1 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 →Skincare extras
Beneficial actives this formula contains. Informational only, not part of the rating: their effect depends on a concentration the label does not disclose.
- ✨ Vitamin C
- ✨ Vitamin E
- ✨ Coenzyme Q10
Full ingredient list (16)
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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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 28 12% declared
- ↑ 18 12% declared
- ↑ 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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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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4 Biotin
Supporting ingredient
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Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light ← 5 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Botanical extract
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↑ 14 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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13 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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14 Resveratrol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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16 Ubiquinone
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
Does ClarityRX Ultra Skin Defense Sheer Physical Sunscreen have a white cast?
White cast is low for a mineral sunscreen. It uses zinc oxide only but is formulated to wear sheer, so visible residue stays minimal.
Is the ClarityRX Ultra Skin Defense Sheer Physical Sunscreen SPF 50+ mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen, using zinc oxide as its only UV filter.
Is it good for sensitive skin?
It is generally gentle, with low breakout risk and no sting, and a balanced, lightweight finish. Protection is moderate and it scores 74.8.