Eminence Sun Defense Minerals SPF 30
81/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Eminence Sun Defense Minerals SPF 30 is a pure mineral sunscreen combining Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide. It has a balanced finish with low white cast and a lightweight feel, and it is generally gentle and unlikely to sting. It is low on the pore-clogging scale and works acceptably under makeup. With a strong score of 81.2/100 and good protection, it is a well-rounded mineral option for those who prefer non-chemical filters.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
74
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +33 Titanium Dioxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +5)
- −1 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +1 Label claims (SPF 30)
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White cast
Low
72
- +100 Starting score
- −14 Zinc Oxide, 8% declared
- −18 Titanium Dioxide, 8% declared
- −10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- −15 Pure mineral formula (16% total declared)
- +28.5 Iron-oxide undertone, partial masking
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Heavy feel
Low
62
- +100 Starting score
- −8 Zinc Oxide, 8% declared
- −20 Titanium Dioxide, 8% declared
- −10 Both minerals in the top 3, dual mineral paste
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Fabric stains
Medium
40
- +100 Starting score
- −40 Iron-oxide pigments at #6, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- −15 Zinc Oxide at #1, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- −5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- ← 5 Zinc Oxide at #1, mild sebum absorbent
- ← 2 Titanium Dioxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- ← 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 →Full ingredient list (8)
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)
- ↑ 14 8% declared
- ↑ 8 8% declared
- ↑ 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light ← 5 mild sebum absorbent
- pills ← 7.5 High mineral load greys under foundation (tinted)
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 33 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 18 8% declared
- ↑ 20 8% declared
- light ← 2 mild sebum absorbent
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide)
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5 Bismuth
Supporting ingredient
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Colorant or pigment
- ↑ 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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7 Sericite
Supporting ingredient
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8 Mica
Colorant or pigment
Is Eminence Sun Defense Minerals mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen combining Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide, with no chemical filters in the formula.
Does the Eminence Sun Defense Minerals SPF 30 leave a white cast?
No, it is rated low for white cast despite using mineral filters, and it blends to a balanced, lightweight finish.
Is it good?
Yes. It scores 81.2/100 with good SPF 30 protection and a gentle, low-sting feel, making it a well-rounded mineral choice.