Duft & Doft UV Perfection Beauty Base SPF 50+ Pa++++
76/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Duft & Doft UV Perfection Beauty Base SPF 50+ PA++++ is a pure mineral sunscreen base built on zinc oxide and titanium dioxide for broad-spectrum protection. It has a matte, lightweight finish with only a medium white cast, which is favorable for a mineral formula, and it does not tend to sting. Low pore-clogging risk and a good makeup-base rating make it a practical primer for oily or combination skin. With good protection and a strong score, it is a versatile everyday mineral option.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
71
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +26.4 Titanium Dioxide at #8, UV filter (UVA1 +4)
- +4 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
Medium
60
- +100 Starting score
- β55 Zinc Oxide at #2
- β15 Titanium Dioxide at #8
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- β15 Pure mineral formula
- +47.5 Iron-oxide undertone, partial masking
- +7.1 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide)
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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
Low
66
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Zinc Oxide at #2
- β6 Titanium Dioxide at #8
- +11.5 Volatile silicone at #3, flashes off
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Comedogenic
Low
83
- +100 Starting score
- β17 Ethylhexyl Palmitate at #7, heavy comedogenic ester
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Fungal acne
Medium
65
- +100 Starting score
- β33 2 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate)
- β2 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains
Medium
40
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Iron-oxide pigments at #26, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- β15 Zinc Oxide at #2, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- β 1.5 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer)
- β 8 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
- β 10 Glycerin at #5, the anchor humectant
- β 1 1 strong humectants (Ectoin)
- β 1 Humectant polyols
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 1 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer)
- β 7 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 3 2 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Caprylyl Methicone)
- β 4 1 slippy emollient esters (Ethylhexyl Palmitate)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 9 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 12 2 velvet elastomer fillers, blur and grip
- β 3 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 4 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2)
- β 2 Occlusives/waxes float the foundation
- β 1.5 Humectant syrup tackiness (partly offset by the base)
- β 7.5 High mineral load at #2 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 βFull ingredient list (38)
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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1 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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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 7.5 High mineral load greys under foundation (tinted)
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 8 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant polyol
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5 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 10 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 17 heavy comedogenic ester
- 4 β dewy slippy emollient ester
- β 24 feeds malassezia
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 26.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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10 Dimethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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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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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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18 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 minor malassezia feeder
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Supporting ingredient
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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25 Fragrance
Fragrance
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26 Iron Oxides
Colorant or pigment
- β 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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28 Mica
Colorant or pigment
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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30 Iron Oxides
Colorant or pigment
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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32 Iron Oxides
Colorant or pigment
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pH adjuster
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34 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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35 Ectoin
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
- 1 β nourishing humectant
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Botanical extract
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Supporting ingredient
Is Duft & Doft UV Perfection Beauty Base mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen base, using only zinc oxide and titanium dioxide for broad-spectrum SPF 50+ protection.
Does the Duft & Doft UV Perfection Beauty Base SPF 50+ Pa++++ work under makeup?
Yes, it is rated a good makeup base. Its matte, lightweight finish and only medium white cast make it a practical primer under foundation.
Is it good for oily skin?
It generally suits oily and combination skin thanks to its matte finish and low pore-clogging risk. It also does not tend to sting, and with good protection and a strong score it is a versatile everyday choice.