Cotz Flawless Complexion Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50
75/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Cotz Flawless Complexion Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 is a pure mineral formula relying on Zinc Oxide as its sole filter. It wears with a balanced, lightweight finish, low risk of a white cast, low sting and low pore-clogging risk, and it sits nicely under makeup. Zinc Oxide is generally a good choice for sensitive skin. With a score of 75 out of 100 and moderate protection, it is a comfortable everyday mineral option for normal sun exposure.
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
84
- +100 Starting score
- β55 Zinc Oxide, 20% declared
- β15 Pure mineral formula (20% total declared)
- +49 Tinted formula, pigment masks the cast
- +2.1 PHSA dispersant, fights agglomeration
- +2.8 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Methicone)
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Heavy feel
Low
69
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Zinc Oxide, 20% declared
- β2 Microcrystalline Wax at #17, wax film
- +10.5 Volatile silicone at #6, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Medium
70
- +100 Starting score
- β12 1 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Polysorbate 20)
- β18 2 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate)
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Fabric stains
Medium
45
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Iron-oxide pigments at #14, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- β15 Zinc Oxide at #1, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 10 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #1, mild sebum absorbent
- β 1 Glycerin at #13, the anchor humectant
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 8 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 9 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 12 2 velvet elastomer fillers, blur and grip
- β 3 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 7.5 High mineral load at #1 greys under foundation (tinted)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +2 1 water-locking waxes
Full 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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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 55 20% declared
- β 40 20% declared
- β 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light β 5 mild sebum absorbent
- pills β 7.5 High mineral load greys under foundation (tinted)
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 9 β dewy emollient lipid
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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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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11 Dimethiconol
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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13 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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14 Ci 77491
Colorant or pigment
- β 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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15 Methicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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16 Mica
Colorant or pigment
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Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
- β 2 wax film
- β 2 wax water lock
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 12 feeds malassezia
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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pH adjuster
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Supporting ingredient
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29 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
Is Cotz Flawless Complexion mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen. Zinc Oxide is its only UV filter, which is generally a good choice for sensitive skin.
Does the Cotz Flawless Complexion Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 leave a white cast?
It is rated low for white cast despite being mineral, with a balanced, lightweight finish, so it should blend in well on most skin tones.
Is it good under makeup?
Yes, its makeup base is rated good, so it works nicely as a base layer. The light, balanced finish helps makeup sit on top.