Dr.Belmeur UV Derma Mineral Sun Stick SPF 50+ Pa+++
72/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Dr.Belmeur UV Derma Mineral Sun Stick SPF 50+ is a pure mineral stick using zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. It has a dewy finish but a heavier feel, with a visible white cast that is common to mineral sticks, and it is not an ideal makeup base. It is generally non-stinging with low pore-clogging risk. With a score of 71.5/100 and good protection, it works for touch-ups, though the cast and weight are trade-offs.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
75
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #3, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +31.4 Titanium Dioxide at #4, UV filter (UVA1 +4.8)
- β0.4 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +3 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Allergens
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- β18 Fragrance
- β12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
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White cast
High
24
- +100 Starting score
- β55 Zinc Oxide at #3
- β35 Titanium Dioxide at #4
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- β15 Pure mineral formula
- +15 Penalties exceed the scale, floored at 0
- +10 PHSA dispersant, fights agglomeration
- +13.5 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Alumina)
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Eye sting
Low
98
- +100 Starting score
- β8 Fragrance
- +6 Mineral filter system, low-sting filters
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Heavy feel
High
0
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Zinc Oxide at #3
- β16 Titanium Dioxide at #4
- β12 Synthetic Wax at #7, wax film
- β12 Ceresin at #5, wax film
- β18 Mineral suspended in a dense emollient base (strong)
- β12 Stick/balm format with a wax skeleton
- +10 Penalties exceed the scale, floored at 0
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Fabric stains
Low
80
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Zinc Oxide at #3, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #3, mild sebum absorbent
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Makeup base
Poor
PillsPrimer
- β 3 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 8 Occlusives/waxes float the foundation
- β 15 High mineral load at #3 greys under foundation
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Water resistance
Resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +14 2 water-locking waxes
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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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 9 β dewy emollient lipid
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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 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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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide)
- β 31.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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5 Ceresin
Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
- β 12 wax film
- β 7 wax water lock
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
- β 12 wax film
- β 7 wax water lock
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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13 Alumina
Supporting ingredient
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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15 Dimethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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19 Calamine
Colorant or pigment
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Colorant or pigment
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21 Fragrance
Fragrance
Does the Dr.Belmeur mineral sun stick leave a white cast?
White cast is rated high, so it can be visibly noticeable, which is common for mineral sticks using zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. The finish is dewy and the feel is on the heavier side.
Is the Dr.Belmeur UV Derma Mineral Sun Stick SPF 50+ Pa+++ mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen, using zinc oxide and titanium dioxide in a stick format.
Is the Dr.Belmeur UV Derma Mineral Sun Stick SPF 50+ Pa+++ good under makeup?
It is rated a poor makeup base, with a heavier feel and a visible cast, so it works best for standalone use or touch-ups rather than under foundation.