CureSkin Tinted SPF 50 Sunscreen
85/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
CureSkin Tinted SPF 50 Sunscreen is a tinted face sunscreen with a mineral-modern hybrid system of zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, Uvasorb HEB and Tinosorb S. The tint keeps white cast low, the finish is matte and it is excellent under or in place of makeup, though the mineral base feels somewhat heavier. It rarely stings and protection is excellent. With a score of 85.0/100, it is a strong tinted everyday option.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
93
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #3, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +31.4 Titanium Dioxide at #7, UV filter (UVA1 +4.8)
- +19.2 Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone at #11, UV filter
- +38.4 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #12, UV filter (UVA1 +12.8)
- −23 UVB coverage saturated
- −16.4 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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Allergens
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- −18 Fragrance
- −12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
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White cast
Low
77
- +100 Starting score
- −55 Zinc Oxide at #3
- −35 Titanium Dioxide at #7
- −10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- +70 Tinted formula, pigment masks the cast
- +3 PHSA dispersant, fights agglomeration
- +4.1 Coated minerals (Alumina, Aluminum Hydroxide)
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Heavy feel
Medium
58
- +100 Starting score
- −40 Zinc Oxide at #3
- −16 Titanium Dioxide at #7
- +14 Volatile silicone at #1, flashes off
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Fabric stains
Medium
40
- +100 Starting score
- −40 Iron-oxide pigments at #20, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- −15 Zinc Oxide at #3, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- −5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- ← 1.5 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- ← 8 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 5 Zinc Oxide at #3, mild sebum absorbent
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- ← 1 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- ← 7 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 4 2 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Caprylyl Methicone)
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Makeup base
Excellent
PillsPrimer
- → 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- → 12 2 velvet elastomer fillers, blur and grip
- → 4 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- ← 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 →Full ingredient list (21)
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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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light ← 8 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light ← 5 mild sebum absorbent
- pills ← 7.5 High mineral load greys under foundation (tinted)
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide)
- ↑ 31.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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8 Alumina
Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Iscotrizinol), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 19.2 UV protection
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 38.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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18 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light ← 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte ← 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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19 Fragrance
Fragrance
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20 Ci 77492
Colorant or pigment
- ↑ 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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21 Ci 77491
Colorant or pigment
Does CureSkin Tinted SPF 50 leave a white cast?
No, white cast is low. The tint counteracts the mineral filters, so it blends into the skin rather than leaving a film.
Can I wear it instead of foundation?
Yes. Makeup-base performance is rated excellent, so the tint can act as light coverage or a smooth base under foundation.
Is the CureSkin Tinted SPF 50 Sunscreen a good sunscreen?
It scores 85.0/100 with excellent SPF 50 protection. Its hybrid filters, matte tinted finish and low sting risk make it a strong everyday pick, though the mineral base feels slightly heavier.