Eleven Unrivaled Sun Serum Spf 35
71/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Eleven Unrivaled Sun Serum is an SPF 35 mineral sunscreen using zinc oxide as its only UV filter, so it is a fully mineral formula. It carries a moderate white cast and a balanced finish, does not tend to sting, and reads as lightweight and low pore-clogging. Protection sits at a moderate level, in line with the SPF 35 rating. With a score of 71 out of 100, it is a reasonable mineral choice, best suited to lighter sun exposure rather than long, intense days outdoors.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Moderate
42
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +1 Label claims (SPF 35)
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White cast
Medium
37
- +100 Starting score
- −55 Zinc Oxide, 25% declared
- −15 Pure mineral formula (25% total declared)
- +7 PHSA dispersant, fights agglomeration
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Heavy feel
Low
66
- +100 Starting score
- −40 Zinc Oxide, 25% declared
- +6 Volatile hydrocarbon at #6, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Medium
46
- +100 Starting score
- −18 1 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Sorbitan Oleate)
- −36 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Glyceryl Isostearate)
- +0 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride at #2, a safe base that does not feed Malassezia
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- −15 Zinc Oxide at #1, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- ← 4 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 5 Zinc Oxide at #1, mild sebum absorbent
- → 4 Light emollient/solvent (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- ← 4 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 2 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Coco-Caprylate/Caprate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- → 3 Quick-setting carrier, fast, even canvas
- → 2 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- ← 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 →Full ingredient list (12)
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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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 55 25% declared
- ↑ 40 25% declared
- ↑ 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light ← 5 mild sebum absorbent
- pills ← 15 High mineral load greys under foundation
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 4 → nourishing light emollient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↑ 36 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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pH adjuster
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Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
- light ← 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Supporting ingredient
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9 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Botanical extract
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11 Cellulose
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 18 feeds malassezia
Does Eleven Unrivaled Sun Serum SPF 35 leave a white cast?
It can show a moderate white cast. It is a fully mineral sunscreen using zinc oxide alone, and zinc tends to leave some cast, so blend it in well.
Is this mineral or chemical, and what SPF is the Eleven Unrivaled Sun Serum Spf 35?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen, with zinc oxide as its only UV filter, at SPF 35. That suits people who prefer to avoid chemical filters.
Is it good for oily or acne-prone skin?
It reads as low pore-clogging and lightweight, with a balanced finish, which tends to suit oily skin. Patch test first if your skin is sensitive.