DCL Antioxidant Mineral Sunscreen Spf 30
72/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
DCL Antioxidant Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 is a fully mineral sunscreen built on zinc oxide as its single UV filter. It wears lightweight with a balanced finish, though it carries a medium level of white cast that is common for zinc formulas. It is low on the pore-clogging scale, does not commonly sting and is workable under makeup. With moderate protection and a score of 71.8/100, it is a clean, antioxidant-minded mineral choice for everyday face use.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Moderate
42
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +1 Label claims (SPF 30)
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White cast
Medium
49
- +100 Starting score
- β42 Zinc Oxide, 17.5% declared
- β15 Pure mineral formula (17.5% total declared)
- +5.7 PHSA dispersant, fights agglomeration
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Heavy feel
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- β30 Zinc Oxide, 17.5% declared
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Fungal acne
Medium
56
- +100 Starting score
- β12 1 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Polysorbate 60)
- β9 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Lecithin)
- β23 2 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate)
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Zinc Oxide at #1, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #1, mild sebum absorbent
- β 1 1 emollient lipids (Squalane)
- β 2 Light emollient/solvent (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 3 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Isononyl Isononanoate)
- β 1 1 emollient lipids (Squalane)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 3 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 3 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 2 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer)
- β 15 High mineral load at #1 greys under foundation
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.
How we rate water resistance βSkincare 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¨ Vitamin E
- β¨ Bisabolol
Full ingredient list (26)
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 42 17.5% declared
- β 30 17.5% declared
- β 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light β 5 mild sebum absorbent
- pills β 15 High mineral load greys under foundation
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2 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 3 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 2 β nourishing light emollient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Botanical extract
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 14 feeds malassezia
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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13 Bisabolol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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14 Squalane
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 1 β nourishing emollient lipid
- 1 β dewy emollient lipid
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15 Lecithin
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 9 feeds malassezia
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 12 feeds malassezia
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
Is the DCL Antioxidant Mineral Sunscreen mineral or chemical?
It is a fully mineral sunscreen, using zinc oxide as its only UV filter. That makes it a 100 percent mineral choice.
Does the DCL Antioxidant Mineral Sunscreen Spf 30 leave a white cast?
White cast is rated medium, which is common for zinc-based formulas. The balanced finish helps, but some cast may show on deeper skin tones.
Is it good for acne-prone skin?
It is rated low on the pore-clogging scale, so it is generally acne-friendly. The balanced, lightweight finish works for most skin types.