Etude House UV Double Cut Mineral Filter Sun Cream SPF 50+ Pa ++++
73/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Etude House UV Double Cut is an SPF 50 pure mineral sun cream formulated with Zinc Oxide as its sole filter. It wears matte and lightweight with a low breakout-trigger rating and generally does not sting, though a medium white cast is possible as is common with zinc-only formulas. Protection is rated moderate, which is typical for a single-filter mineral option. With a score of 73/100, it is a sensible mineral choice for sensitive skin that prefers a matte finish.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Moderate
45
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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White cast
Medium
36
- +100 Starting score
- β55 Zinc Oxide at #2
- β5 Titanium Dioxide as pigment (CI 77891) at #5
- β15 Pure mineral formula
- +11.3 Coated minerals (Aluminum Hydroxide, Hydrogen Dimethicone)
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Heavy feel
Low
75
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Zinc Oxide at #2
- +10 Volatile silicone at #4, flashes off
- +4.5 Volatile hydrocarbon at #3, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Low
77
- +100 Starting score
- β12 1 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Sorbitan Sesquioleate)
- β9 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate)
- β2 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Zinc Oxide at #2, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 12 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
- β 2 2 strong humectants (Betaine, Inositol)
- β 1 Humectant polyols
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 11 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 2 2 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dibutyl Adipate, Caprylyl Methicone)
- β 3 1 emollient lipids (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
- β 1 1 slippy emollient esters (Cetyl Ethylhexanoate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 5 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 4 Quick-setting carrier, fast, even canvas
- β 3 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 15 High mineral load at #2 greys under foundation
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +3 1 film-forming polymers that lock the formula on for water resistance
- +2 1 water-locking waxes
Full ingredient list (32)
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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1 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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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 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light β 5 mild sebum absorbent
- pills β 15 High mineral load greys under foundation
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Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 5 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Colorant or pigment
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant polyol
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 3 β dewy emollient lipid
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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13 Betaine
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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17 Inositol
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant
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Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 wax water lock
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Supporting ingredient
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
- β 3 film former
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23 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 minor malassezia feeder
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 1 β dewy slippy emollient ester
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 12 feeds malassezia
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32 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
Is Etude House UV Double Cut mineral or chemical?
It is pure mineral, formulated with Zinc Oxide as its only UV filter. That makes it a good fit for those who avoid chemical absorbers.
Does the Etude House UV Double Cut Mineral Filter Sun Cream SPF 50+ Pa ++++ leave a white cast?
A medium white cast is possible, which is common for zinc-only formulas. It does wear matte and lightweight.
Is it good for sensitive skin?
It generally does not sting and has a low breakout-trigger rating, which suits sensitive skin. Protection is rated moderate and it scores 73/100.