Earth Rhythm SPF 50 Matte Mineral Sunscreen - Phyto Shield
79/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Earth Rhythm SPF 50 Matte Mineral Sunscreen Phyto Shield is a pure mineral formula built on Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide. It wears lightweight with a balanced finish, though as a mineral sunscreen it can leave a medium white cast on some skin tones. It does not commonly sting and has a low pore-clogging rating, and it works well under makeup. With a score of 78.5/100 and good protection at SPF 50, it is a strong mineral pick for those who want a lighter, more wearable zinc and titanium formula.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
67
- +38.9 Zinc Oxide at #5, UV filter (UVA1 +17.1)
- +26.4 Titanium Dioxide at #8, UV filter (UVA1 +4)
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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White cast
Medium
37
- +100 Starting score
- −30 Zinc Oxide at #5
- −15 Titanium Dioxide at #8
- −10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- −15 Pure mineral formula
- +7 PHSA dispersant, fights agglomeration
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Heavy feel
Low
76
- +100 Starting score
- −22 Zinc Oxide at #5
- −6 Titanium Dioxide at #8
- +4.2 Volatile hydrocarbon at #1, flashes off
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Comedogenic
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- −15 Persea Gratissima Oil at #3, moderate comedogenic signal
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Fungal acne
High
36
- +100 Starting score
- −50 2 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Persea Gratissima Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil)
- −14 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate)
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- −10 Zinc Oxide at #5, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- −5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- ← 9 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 2 Zinc Oxide at #5, mild sebum absorbent
- → 10 2 emollient lipids (Persea Gratissima Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil)
- → 2 Light emollient/solvent (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- ← 9 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 3 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Coco-Caprylate/Caprate)
- → 16 3 emollient lipids (Persea Gratissima Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- → 2 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- → 12 2 velvet elastomer fillers, blur and grip
- → 4 Quick-setting carrier, fast, even canvas
- → 3 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- ← 6 Occlusives/waxes float the foundation
- ← 6 High mineral load at #5 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 →Full ingredient list (22)
What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, ↑ / ↓ give the direction, and ← / → 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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Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
- light ← 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 3 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Plant oil, an emollient
- ↑ 15 moderate comedogenic signal
- 6 → nourishing emollient lipid
- 9 → dewy emollient lipid
- ↑ 36 feeds malassezia
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Plant oil, an emollient
- 4 → nourishing emollient lipid
- 6 → dewy emollient lipid
- ↑ 24 feeds malassezia
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide)
- ↑ 38.9 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 10 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light ← 2 mild sebum absorbent
- pills ← 6 High mineral load greys under foundation
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 2 → nourishing light emollient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 26.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light ← 2 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 2 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 14 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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15 Dimethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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19 Dimethiconol
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 1 → dewy emollient lipid
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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22 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
Is Earth Rhythm Phyto Shield mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen built on Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide, with no chemical filters. That makes it a strong option for those who prefer mineral formulas.
Does the Earth Rhythm SPF 50 Matte Mineral Sunscreen - Phyto Shield leave a white cast and work under makeup?
White cast is rated medium, common for mineral formulas, but it is rated good as a makeup base and has a lightweight balanced finish, so it layers reasonably well.
Is it good for acne-prone skin and what SPF?
It is SPF 50 with good protection and a score of 78.5/100. The low pore-clogging rating and matte mineral base make it a friendly pick for oily and breakout-prone skin.