e.l.f. Halo Glow Skin Tint Mineral SPF 50
76/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
e.l.f. Halo Glow Skin Tint is a tinted pure mineral SPF 50 based on Zinc Oxide, giving a chemical filter free option. It wears lightweight with a balanced finish and low white cast, helped by the tint, and it does not commonly sting. It is low on breakout triggers and layers okay with makeup. Protection is rated moderate and the score is 75.5/100, so it works as a light tinted day option rather than a high-protection sunscreen.
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
89
- +100 Starting score
- β28 Zinc Oxide, 12% declared
- β2 Titanium Dioxide as pigment (CI 77891) at #32
- β8 Pure mineral formula (12% total declared)
- +26.6 Tinted formula, pigment masks the cast
- +0.8 Coated minerals (Aluminum Hydroxide)
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Heavy feel
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- β18 Zinc Oxide, 12% declared
- +2.7 Volatile hydrocarbon at #6, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Medium
55
- +100 Starting score
- β18 2 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Lecithin, Hydrogenated Lecithin)
- β27 3 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate)
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Fabric stains
Medium
45
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Iron-oxide pigments at #33, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- β15 Zinc Oxide at #1, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 1.5 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- β 4 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 1 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- β 4 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 1 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Caprylyl Methicone)
- β 9 1 emollient lipids (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 1 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 3 Quick-setting carrier, fast, even canvas
- β 4 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 7.5 High mineral load at #1 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 (33)
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 7.5 High mineral load greys under foundation (tinted)
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2 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 9 β dewy emollient lipid
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Colorant or pigment
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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10 Dimethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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11 Niacinamide
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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14 Silica
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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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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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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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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21 Bisabolol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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22 Lecithin
Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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24 Allantoin
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Supporting ingredient
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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pH adjuster
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Colorant or pigment
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33 Iron Oxides
Colorant or pigment
- β 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
Is e.l.f. Halo Glow Skin Tint mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen based on Zinc Oxide, with no chemical filters. The tint helps offset the usual mineral white cast.
Does the e.l.f. Halo Glow Skin Tint Mineral SPF 50 leave a white cast?
No, it is rated low on white cast, helped by the tint, and wears lightweight with a balanced finish. It does not commonly sting.
Is it good for everyday sun protection?
It is SPF 50 but protection is rated moderate, with a score of 75.5/100, so it works best as a light tinted day option rather than dedicated high protection.