Cotz Face Prime & Protect Spf 40 – Tinted
85/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Cotz Face Prime & Protect SPF 40 Tinted is a fully mineral sunscreen using titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, with a tint that doubles as a makeup primer. It wears matte and lightweight, does not sting, leaves no visible white cast, and works well as a makeup base. Its low breakout-trigger rating makes it generally suitable for most skin types, and SPF 40 with good protection covers daily sun. The overall score of 84.6/100 makes it a strong tinted mineral pick.
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)
- −1 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +1 Label claims (SPF 40)
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White cast
Low
89
- +100 Starting score
- −6 Zinc Oxide, 3.8% declared
- −18 Titanium Dioxide, 8% declared
- −10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- −8 Pure mineral formula (11.8% total declared)
- +29.4 Tinted formula, pigment masks the cast
- +1.9 Coated minerals (Alumina, Hydrogen Dimethicone)
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Heavy feel
Low
72
- +100 Starting score
- −8 Zinc Oxide, 3.8% declared
- −20 Titanium Dioxide, 8% declared
- −10 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
- −40 Iron-oxide pigments at #10, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- −15 Titanium Dioxide at #1, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- −5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- ← 10 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 5 Zinc Oxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
- ← 2 Titanium Dioxide at #1, mild sebum absorbent
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- → 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- → 12 2 velvet elastomer fillers, blur and grip
- ← 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 →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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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 33 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 18 8% declared
- ↑ 20 8% declared
- ↑ 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light ← 2 mild sebum absorbent
- pills ← 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
- ↑ 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 6 3.8% declared
- ↑ 8 3.8% declared
- light ← 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 ← 5 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
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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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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
- ↑ 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
Does the Cotz Face Prime & Protect Spf 40 – Tinted work under makeup?
Yes, it works well as a makeup base. It is tinted, doubles as a primer, wears matte and lightweight, and leaves no visible white cast.
Is the Cotz Face Prime & Protect Spf 40 – Tinted mineral or chemical?
It is a fully mineral sunscreen, using titanium dioxide and zinc oxide as its UV filters.
Is it good overall?
Yes, it is a strong tinted mineral pick. SPF 40 with good measured protection and an overall score of 84.6/100 make it a dependable daily choice.