Clinique Spf50 Mineral Sunscreen Fluid for Face
73/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Clinique SPF50 Mineral Sunscreen Fluid for Face is a mineral formula using Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide. As a fluid it wears lightweight with a balanced finish and low white cast and is unlikely to sting or clog pores, making it friendly for sensitive skin. With a score of 72.9/100 and moderate protection, it is a comfortable everyday mineral choice that works well under makeup.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Moderate
43
- +33 Titanium Dioxide at #3, UV filter (UVA1 +5)
- +12.3 Zinc Oxide at #28, UV filter (UVA1 +5.4)
- Γ0.9 Limited long-UVA1 coverage
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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White cast
Low
68
- +100 Starting score
- β2.5 Zinc Oxide at #28 (nano)
- β50 Titanium Dioxide at #3
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- β15 Pure mineral formula
- +38.8 Iron-oxide undertone, partial masking
- +3.9 PHSA dispersant, fights agglomeration
- +2.4 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane)
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Heavy feel
Low
67
- +100 Starting score
- β3 Zinc Oxide at #28
- β30 Titanium Dioxide at #3
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Comedogenic
Low
98
- +100 Starting score
- β2 Laureth-4 at #16, comedogenic oil/butter
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Fungal acne
Low
91
- +100 Starting score
- β9 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Laureth-4)
- +0 Dimethicone at #2, a safe base that does not feed Malassezia
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Fabric stains
Medium
40
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Iron-oxide pigments at #29, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- β15 Titanium Dioxide at #3, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- β 1.5 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- β 2 Titanium Dioxide at #3, mild sebum absorbent
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 1 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- β 3 2 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Isononyl Isononanoate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate)
- β 6 1 emollient lipids (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 6 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 8 1 velvet elastomer fillers, blur and grip
- β 5 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 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 βFull ingredient list (29)
What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, β / β give the direction, and β / β 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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 33 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light β 2 mild sebum absorbent
- pills β 7.5 High mineral load greys under foundation (tinted)
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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
- 6 β dewy emollient lipid
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Filter booster, photostabilizes the UV filters or lifts their SPF
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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14 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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16 Laureth-4
Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 2 comedogenic oil/butter
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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28 Zinc Oxide
Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 12.3 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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29 Iron Oxides
Colorant or pigment
- β 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
Is Clinique SPF50 Mineral Sunscreen Fluid mineral or chemical?
It is a mineral sunscreen, using Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide. It is rated SPF50 and made for the face.
Does the Clinique Spf50 Mineral Sunscreen Fluid for Face leave a white cast?
No, white cast is generally low for a mineral fluid. It wears lightweight with a balanced finish and is unlikely to sting, which suits sensitive skin.
Is it good and does it work under makeup?
It scores 72.9/100 with moderate protection and works well under makeup. It is a comfortable everyday mineral choice.