Darphin Intral Environmental Lightweight Shield Broad Spectrum Spf 50
83/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Darphin Intral Environmental Lightweight Shield SPF 50 is a pure mineral sunscreen using titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. True to its name it wears lightweight with a balanced finish and low white cast, which is notable for a mineral formula. It does not commonly sting and is generally low risk for breakouts, working okay under makeup. With good protection and a strong 83.4/100 score, it is a comfortable mineral choice for sensitive, daily-wear skin.
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)
- −1 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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White cast
Low
82
- +100 Starting score
- −6 Zinc Oxide, 4% declared
- −18 Titanium Dioxide, 6.3% declared
- −10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- −8 Pure mineral formula (10.3% total declared)
- +21 Iron-oxide undertone, partial masking
- +2.1 PHSA dispersant, fights agglomeration
- +1.3 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane)
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Heavy feel
Low
72
- +100 Starting score
- −8 Zinc Oxide, 4% declared
- −10 Titanium Dioxide, 6.3% declared
- −10 Both minerals in the top 3, dual mineral paste
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Comedogenic
Low
98
- +100 Starting score
- −2 Laureth-4 at #16, comedogenic oil/butter
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Fungal acne
Low
91
- +100 Starting score
- −9 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Laureth-4)
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Fabric stains
Medium
40
- +100 Starting score
- −40 Iron-oxide pigments at #29, 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
- ← 1.5 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- ← 5 Zinc Oxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
- ← 2 Titanium Dioxide at #1, mild sebum absorbent
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- ← 1 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- ← 2 2 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Isononyl Isononanoate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate)
- → 6 1 emollient lipids (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- → 5 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- → 4 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- ← 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 (29)
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 6.3% declared
- ↑ 10 6.3% 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 4% declared
- ↑ 8 4% declared
- light ← 5 mild sebum absorbent
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3 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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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
- 6 → dewy emollient lipid
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Filter booster, photostabilizes the UV filters or lifts their SPF
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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15 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light ← 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte ← 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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16 Laureth-4
Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 2 comedogenic oil/butter
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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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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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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29 Iron Oxides
Colorant or pigment
- ↑ 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
Is the Darphin Intral Lightweight Shield SPF 50 mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen, using titanium dioxide and zinc oxide.
Does the Darphin Intral Shield leave a white cast?
No, it has a low white cast and wears lightweight, which is notable for a mineral formula. It has a balanced finish and does not commonly sting.
Is the Darphin Intral Lightweight Shield SPF 50 good?
Yes, it scores a strong 83.4/100 with good protection. It is generally low risk for breakouts, making it a comfortable mineral choice for sensitive, daily-wear skin.