Emma Lewisham Sunceutical™ SPF 50 Mineral Face Crème
70/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Emma Lewisham Sunceutical SPF 50 Mineral Face Creme is a pure mineral sunscreen built on zinc oxide alone. It dries to a matte finish with low white cast and a lightweight feel, which is favourable for a mineral formula, and it is non-stinging. Its low breakout-trigger rating means it is commonly friendly to acne-prone skin. Protection is rated moderate at SPF 50, and with a score of 69.7/100 it is a respectable mineral face 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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Allergens
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- −18 Fragrance
- −12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
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White cast
Low
69
- +100 Starting score
- −55 Zinc Oxide at #1
- −15 Pure mineral formula
- +35 Iron-oxide undertone, partial masking
- +3.5 PHSA dispersant, fights agglomeration
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Eye sting
Low
98
- +100 Starting score
- −8 Fragrance
- +6 Mineral filter system, low-sting filters
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Heavy feel
Low
66
- +100 Starting score
- −40 Zinc Oxide at #1
- +6 Volatile hydrocarbon at #4, flashes off
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Fungal acne
High
38
- +100 Starting score
- −12 1 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Sorbitan Olivate)
- −50 4 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Isoamyl Laurate, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate)
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Fabric stains
Medium
45
- +100 Starting score
- −40 Iron-oxide pigments at #26, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- −15 Zinc Oxide at #1, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- ← 6 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 5 Zinc Oxide at #1, mild sebum absorbent
- → 1 1 strong humectants (Saccharide Isomerate)
- → 2 Light emollient/solvent (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- ← 6 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 6 3 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Coco-Caprylate, Isoamyl Laurate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- → 4 Quick-setting carrier, fast, even canvas
- → 6 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- ← 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 →Skincare extras
Beneficial actives this formula contains. Informational only, not part of the rating: their effect depends on a concentration the label does not disclose.
- ✨ Niacinamide
Full ingredient list (31)
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)
- ↑ 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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2 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 3 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 2 → nourishing light emollient
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 24 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
- ↑ 14 feeds malassezia
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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10 Isododecane
Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
- light ← 2 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 2 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 14 feeds malassezia
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Supporting ingredient
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 12 feeds malassezia
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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16 Niacinamide
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 → nourishing humectant
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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20 Fragrance
Fragrance
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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24 Pongamol
Supporting ingredient
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Supporting ingredient
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26 Ci 77492
Colorant or pigment
- ↑ 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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27 Ci 77491
Colorant or pigment
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28 Citric Acid
pH adjuster
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pH adjuster
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30 Ci 77499
Colorant or pigment
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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
Does Emma Lewisham Sunceutical leave a white cast?
It is rated low for white cast, which is favourable for a mineral formula. It dries to a matte finish and feels lightweight.
Is the Emma Lewisham Sunceutical™ SPF 50 Mineral Face Crème mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen, built on zinc oxide as its only UV filter.
Is it good for sensitive skin?
It is generally well suited. It is non-stinging with a low breakout-trigger rating, so it is commonly gentle on sensitive and acne-prone skin.