Equate Kids Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Lotion, Spf 50
84/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Equate Kids Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Lotion is a pure mineral SPF 50 built on Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide, aimed at children and sensitive skin. It keeps white cast low for a mineral lotion, wears with a balanced, lightweight finish, and the low pore-clogging profile is generally gentle. It does not commonly sting, which suits kids, and works okay under makeup. With good protection and a score of 84.0/100, it is a strong value mineral option.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
75
- +33 Titanium Dioxide at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +5)
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- β1 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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White cast
Low
76
- +100 Starting score
- β6 Zinc Oxide, 4% declared
- β7 Titanium Dioxide, 3.1% declared
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- β3 Pure mineral formula (7.1% total declared)
- +1.8 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane)
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Heavy feel
Low
76
- +100 Starting score
- β8 Zinc Oxide, 4% declared
- β10 Titanium Dioxide, 3.1% declared
- β10 Both minerals in the top 3, dual mineral paste
- +4.2 Volatile hydrocarbon at #5, flashes off
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Fabric stains
Low
80
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Titanium Dioxide at #1, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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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 #2, mild sebum absorbent
- β 2 Titanium Dioxide at #1, mild sebum absorbent
- β 1 Glycerin at #18, the anchor humectant
- β 2 Light emollient/solvent (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 1 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- β 4 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 3 Quick-setting carrier, fast, even canvas
- β 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 βFull ingredient list (22)
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 (Titanium Dioxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 33 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 7 3.1% declared
- β 10 3.1% declared
- β 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light β 2 mild sebum absorbent
- pills β 15 High mineral load greys under foundation
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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 6 4% declared
- β 8 4% declared
- light β 5 mild sebum absorbent
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3 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 2 β nourishing light emollient
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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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Supporting ingredient
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Filter booster, photostabilizes the UV filters or lifts their SPF
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13 Dimethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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15 PEG-8
Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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16 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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Supporting ingredient
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18 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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pH adjuster
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
Is Equate Kids Sunscreen mineral or chemical?
It is pure mineral, using Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide. There are no chemical UV filters, which commonly suits children and sensitive skin.
Does the Equate Kids Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Lotion, Spf 50 leave a white cast?
White cast is low for a mineral lotion, with a balanced, lightweight finish. It also does not commonly sting, which is helpful for kids.
Is this a good SPF 50 sunscreen?
Yes. It scores 84.0/100 with good protection, a strong value mineral option for everyday family use.