Derma E Natural Mineral Sunscreen Spf 30 Body
70/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Derma E Natural Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Body is a pure mineral formula using Zinc Oxide as its only UV filter. It has a balanced finish but feels somewhat heavier and can leave a moderate white cast, as is common with mineral body sunscreens. It does not commonly sting and carries a low pore-clogging risk. With moderate SPF 30 protection and a score of 70.3/100, it is a reasonable mineral pick for body use by those who prefer zinc-based formulas.
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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Allergens
Low
99
- +100 Starting score
- β1 1 declared fragrance allergens
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White cast
Medium
41
- +100 Starting score
- β55 Zinc Oxide, 20% declared
- β15 Pure mineral formula (20% total declared)
- +7 PHSA dispersant, fights agglomeration
- +4.4 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane)
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Heavy feel
Medium
60
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Zinc Oxide, 20% declared
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Fungal acne
Medium
62
- +100 Starting score
- β14 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil)
- β24 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate)
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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
Hydrating
LightNourishing
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #1, mild sebum absorbent
- β 10 Glycerin at #7, the anchor humectant
- β 2 1 strong humectants (Panthenol)
- β 2 1 emollient lipids (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 5 2 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Coco-Caprylate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate)
- β 3 1 emollient lipids (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 5 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 2 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Cellulose Gum)
- β 3 Humectant syrup tackiness
- 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¨ Green tea
- β¨ Panthenol (B5)
- β¨ Vitamin C
- β¨ Vitamin E
Full ingredient list (21)
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 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
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 24 feeds malassezia
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7 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 10 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
- 2 β nourishing emollient lipid
- 3 β dewy emollient lipid
- β 14 feeds malassezia
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12 Panthenol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
- 2 β nourishing humectant
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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15 Phytic Acid
Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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18 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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21 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
Is Derma E Natural Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen, using zinc oxide as its only UV filter. There are no chemical filters in it.
Does the Derma E Natural Mineral Sunscreen Spf 30 Body leave a white cast?
White cast is rated medium, so it can leave some cast, which is common for zinc- based body sunscreens. It also feels somewhat heavier than a lightweight fluid.
How strong is the sun protection?
Protection is rated moderate at SPF 30, with an overall score of 70.3/100. It is a reasonable mineral option for body use rather than a top performer.