Dr Dennis Gross Sheer Mineral Sun Spray Broad Spectrum Spf 50+
75/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Dr Dennis Gross Sheer Mineral Sun Spray SPF 50+ is a pure mineral spray using zinc oxide as its only UV filter. It applies with a balanced, lightweight finish and low white cast, which is notable for a mineral product, and is generally gentle and low risk for clogged pores. It layers acceptably under makeup. With moderate protection and a score of 74.8, it is a convenient mineral spray for everyday reapplication.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Moderate
43
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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White cast
Low
68
- +100 Starting score
- β28 Zinc Oxide, 12% declared
- β8 Pure mineral formula (12% total declared)
- +3.6 PHSA dispersant, fights agglomeration
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Heavy feel
Low
87
- +100 Starting score
- β18 Zinc Oxide, 12% declared
- +4.5 Volatile silicone at #7, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Low
86
- +100 Starting score
- β14 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Glyceryl Isostearate)
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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
Light
LightNourishing
- β 5 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #1, mild sebum absorbent
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 4 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 1 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 5 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 1 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
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 C
- β¨ Green tea
- β¨ Vitamin E
- β¨ Coenzyme Q10
Full ingredient list (16)
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 28 12% declared
- β 18 12% 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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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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4 Biotin
Supporting ingredient
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Botanical extract
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 5 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Botanical extract
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 14 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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13 Resveratrol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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15 Ubiquinone
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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16 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
Is this mineral or chemical sunscreen?
It is a pure mineral spray using zinc oxide as its only UV filter, at SPF 50+ with broad-spectrum coverage.
Does the Dr Dennis Gross Sheer Mineral Sun Spray Broad Spectrum Spf 50+ leave a white cast?
White cast is rated low, which is notable for a mineral product. It applies with a balanced, lightweight finish and layers acceptably under makeup.
Is the Dr Dennis Gross Sheer Mineral Sun Spray Broad Spectrum Spf 50+ good?
It scores 74.8 out of 100 with moderate protection, making it a convenient mineral spray for everyday reapplication. It is also low risk for clogged pores.