Cotz Face Natural Tinted Spf 40
85/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Cotz Face Natural Tinted SPF 40 is a pure mineral sunscreen using titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. The tinted formula sets to a matte finish, stays lightweight, helps keep white cast low and is low-sting, so it should work well under makeup. With good protection and a strong score of 84.6/100, it is an excellent mineral choice for the face.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
74
- +33 Titanium Dioxide at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +5)
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- β1 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +1 Label claims (SPF 40)
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White cast
Low
89
- +100 Starting score
- β6 Zinc Oxide, 3.8% declared
- β18 Titanium Dioxide, 8% declared
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- β8 Pure mineral formula (11.8% total declared)
- +29.4 Tinted formula, pigment masks the cast
- +1.9 Coated minerals (Alumina, Methicone)
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Heavy feel
Low
72
- +100 Starting score
- β8 Zinc Oxide, 3.8% declared
- β20 Titanium Dioxide, 8% declared
- β10 Both minerals in the top 3, dual mineral paste
- +9.5 Volatile silicone at #4, flashes off
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Fabric stains
Medium
40
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Iron-oxide pigments at #10, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- β15 Titanium Dioxide at #1, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 10 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
- β 2 Titanium Dioxide at #1, mild sebum absorbent
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 8 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 12 2 velvet elastomer fillers, blur and grip
- β 7.5 High mineral load at #1 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 (13)
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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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 33 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 18 8% declared
- β 20 8% declared
- 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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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 6 3.8% declared
- β 8 3.8% declared
- light β 5 mild sebum absorbent
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3 Alumina
Supporting ingredient
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 5 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 5 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
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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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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10 Ci 77491
Colorant or pigment
- β 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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12 Methicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
Is the Cotz Face Natural Tinted Spf 40 mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen, using titanium dioxide and zinc oxide.
Does the Cotz Face Natural Tinted Spf 40 leave a white cast?
White cast is generally low. The tinted formula helps offset residue, so it tends to blend better than untinted mineral sunscreens.
Is it good for oily or acne-prone skin?
Yes, it is a reasonable fit. It sets to a matte, lightweight finish and is rated low for pore-clogging, which generally suits oil-prone skin.