Dr. Jart+ BB Premium Beauty Balm SPF 40
78/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Dr. Jart+ BB Premium Beauty Balm SPF 40 is a tinted BB balm built on older chemical filters Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate and Ethylhexyl Salicylate paired with mineral Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide. It sets to a matte finish, feels lightweight, and the tint helps keep white cast low. It does not sting and is generally low risk for breakouts, though it is only an okay standalone makeup base since it doubles as base coverage itself. With good protection and a score around 78, it suits those who want sun care and light coverage in one step.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
78
- +18 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #1, UV filter
- +8 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #2, UV filter
- +33 Titanium Dioxide at #3, UV filter (UVA1 +5)
- +38.9 Zinc Oxide at #4, UV filter (UVA1 +17.1)
- β20.5 UVB coverage saturated
- β0.4 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +1 Label claims (SPF 40)
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Health safety
High
64
- +100 Starting score
- β36 Octinoxate at #1 (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Allergens
Low
91
- +100 Starting score
- β1 1 declared fragrance allergens
- β8 Essential oils (Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Citrus Sinensis Oil, β¦)
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White cast
Low
92
- +100 Starting score
- β14 Zinc Oxide, 5% declared
- β7 Titanium Dioxide, 4.8% declared
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- +21.7 Tinted formula, pigment masks the cast
- +1.4 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Methicone)
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Eye sting
Low
73
- +100 Starting score
- β16 Octinoxate at #1, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β9 Octisalate at #2, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β2 1 declared fragrance allergens
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Heavy feel
Low
87
- +100 Starting score
- β8 Zinc Oxide, 5% declared
- β10 Titanium Dioxide, 4.8% declared
- +4.5 Volatile silicone at #6, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Low
91
- +100 Starting score
- β9 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate)
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Fabric stains
Medium
40
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Iron-oxide pigments at #39, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- β15 Titanium Dioxide at #3, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Talc)
- β 10 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 2 Zinc Oxide at #4, mild sebum absorbent
- β 2 Titanium Dioxide at #3, mild sebum absorbent
- β 4 Glycerin at #8, the anchor humectant
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Talc)
- β 8 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 1 1 emollient lipids (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 5 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 7.5 High mineral load at #3 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 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¨ Niacinamide
Full ingredient list (41)
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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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 18 UV protection
- β 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Legacy UV filter (Octisalate), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 8 UV protection
- β 9 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 33 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 7 4.8% declared
- β 10 4.8% declared
- β 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light β 2 mild sebum absorbent
- pills β 7.5 High mineral load greys under foundation (tinted)
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide)
- β 38.9 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 14 5% declared
- β 8 5% declared
- light β 2 mild sebum absorbent
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5 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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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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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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8 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 4 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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10 Talc
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
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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
- 1 β dewy emollient lipid
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14 Niacinamide
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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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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17 Bergamot
Supporting ingredient
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Plant oil, an emollient
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Plant oil, an emollient
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Botanical extract
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Plant oil, an emollient
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22 Adenosine
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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23 Allantoin
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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27 Methicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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28 Dimethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Botanical extract
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34 Limonene
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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35 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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36 BHT
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
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39 Iron Oxides
Colorant or pigment
- β 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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40 Iron Oxides
Colorant or pigment
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41 Iron Oxides
Colorant or pigment
Does Dr. Jart+ BB Premium Beauty Balm SPF 40 leave a white cast?
It is rated low for white cast, helped by the BB tint that blends into skin tone. It sets to a matte finish and feels lightweight.
Is the Dr. Jart+ BB Premium Beauty Balm SPF 40 good for oily or acne-prone skin?
Its matte finish suits oily skin and it is rated low for clogging pores, so it is generally acne-friendly. It also does not sting.
Is this sunscreen mineral or chemical?
It is mainly chemical with mineral support. It uses older filters Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate and Ethylhexyl Salicylate alongside Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide.