CVS Health Mineral Light Fluid Lotion For The Face, SPF 50
82/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
CVS Health Mineral Light Fluid Lotion is an SPF 50 mineral facial sunscreen using Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide, the classic non-chemical filter pair. It keeps a balanced finish, does not sting and stays lightweight with low pore-clogging risk, though as a mineral formula it can leave a moderate, noticeable cast. It layers passably under makeup. Scoring 82/100 with good protection, it is a solid mineral choice for the face.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
75
- +33 Titanium Dioxide at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +5)
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- β1 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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Allergens
Low
99
- +100 Starting score
- β1 1 declared fragrance allergens
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White cast
Medium
58
- +100 Starting score
- β14 Zinc Oxide, 5% declared
- β18 Titanium Dioxide, 6% declared
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- β8 Pure mineral formula (11% total declared)
- +7.5 Coated minerals (Alumina, Hydrogen Dimethicone)
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Heavy feel
Low
72
- +100 Starting score
- β8 Zinc Oxide, 5% declared
- β10 Titanium Dioxide, 6% declared
- β10 Both minerals in the top 3, dual mineral paste
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Comedogenic
Low
98
- +100 Starting score
- β2 Ethylhexyl Palmitate at #13, heavy comedogenic ester
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Fungal acne
Low
79
- +100 Starting score
- β12 1 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Sorbitan Olivate)
- β9 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Ethylhexyl Palmitate)
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Fabric stains
Low
80
- +100 Starting score
- 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 6.5 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Aluminium Starch Octenylsuccinate)
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
- β 2 Titanium Dioxide at #1, mild sebum absorbent
- β 1 Glycerin at #15, the anchor humectant
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 7 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Aluminium Starch Octenylsuccinate, Silica)
- β 6 1 emollient lipids (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
- β 1 1 slippy emollient esters (Ethylhexyl Palmitate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 1 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 2 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 15 High mineral load at #1 greys under foundation
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +3 1 film-forming polymers that lock the formula on for water resistance
Skincare extras
Beneficial actives this formula contains. Informational only, not part of the rating: their effect depends on a concentration the label does not disclose.
- β¨ Aloe vera
- β¨ Green tea
Full ingredient list (24)
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 6% declared
- β 10 6% declared
- β 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light β 2 mild sebum absorbent
- pills β 15 High mineral load greys under foundation
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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 14 5% declared
- β 8 5% declared
- light β 5 mild sebum absorbent
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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4 Alumina
Supporting ingredient
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 6 sebum-absorbing powder
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 6 β dewy emollient lipid
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Botanical extract
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Botanical extract
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11 Dimethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 heavy comedogenic ester
- 1 β dewy slippy emollient ester
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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15 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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17 Propanediol
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Botanical extract
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19 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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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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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
- β 3 film former
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Botanical extract
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24 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
Does CVS Health Mineral Light Fluid Lotion leave a white cast?
It can leave a moderate, noticeable cast. White cast is rated medium, which is common for mineral sunscreens that use Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide.
Is this a mineral or chemical sunscreen?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen, relying on Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide rather than chemical filters. It does not sting and carries a low pore-clogging risk.
What SPF is the CVS Health Mineral Light Fluid Lotion For The Face, SPF 50 and is it good?
It is SPF 50 and scores 82/100 with good protection. That makes it a solid mineral pick for the face, especially if you prefer non-chemical filters.