Farm Stay Citrus Vitalizing Sun Cream SPF 50+ Pa++++
76/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Farm Stay Citrus Vitalizing Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ is a chemical sunscreen with a hybrid filter blend that also includes some Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide. It has a dewy finish and stays lightweight, though it may show some visible white cast and works poorly as a makeup base. It does not commonly sting and is generally low on pore-clogging risk. Protection is rated excellent, and with a score of 76.4/100 it suits those who prefer a glowy, hydrating feel.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
100
- +18 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #3, UV filter
- +31.4 Titanium Dioxide at #5, UV filter (UVA1 +4.8)
- +45.6 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #6, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
- +22.4 Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid at #8, UV filter (UVA1 +8)
- +11.2 Isoamyl p-Methoxycinnamate at #10, UV filter
- +32.8 Zinc Oxide at #11, UV filter (UVA1 +14.4)
- β38.3 UVB coverage saturated
- β25.7 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Health safety
Medium
54
- +100 Starting score
- β36 Octinoxate at #3 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β10 Propylparaben at #42, endocrine-scrutinized preservative
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Allergens
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- β18 Fragrance
- β12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
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White cast
Medium
52
- +100 Starting score
- β12 Zinc Oxide at #11
- β35 Titanium Dioxide at #5
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- +5.7 PHSA dispersant, fights agglomeration
- +3.6 Coated minerals (Aluminum Hydroxide)
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Eye sting
Low
76
- +100 Starting score
- β16 Octinoxate at #3, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β8 Fragrance
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Heavy feel
Low
64
- +100 Starting score
- β8 Zinc Oxide at #11
- β16 Titanium Dioxide at #5
- β2 Cera Alba at #19, wax film
- β10 Paraffinum Liquidum at #2, heavy oil
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Comedogenic
Low
98
- +100 Starting score
- β1 Myristic Acid at #39, moderate comedogenic signal
- β1 Palmitic Acid at #16, moderate comedogenic signal
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Fungal acne
High
40
- +100 Starting score
- β12 1 free fatty acids that feed Malassezia (Myristic Acid)
- β12 1 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Polysorbate 60)
- β32 3 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Laureth-7)
- β4 2 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
- +0 Paraffinum Liquidum at #2, a safe base that does not feed Malassezia
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- β10 Titanium Dioxide at #5, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Hydrating
LightNourishing
- β 10 Glycerin at #4, the anchor humectant
- β 1 Humectant polyols
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Finish
Dewy
MatteDewy
- β 3 1 emollient lipids (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
- β 8 Occlusives seal moisture in (Paraffinum Liquidum)
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Makeup base
Poor
PillsPrimer
- β 1 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 1 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Carbomer, Polyacrylamide)
- β 12 Occlusives/waxes float the foundation
- β 3 Humectant syrup tackiness
- β 6 High mineral load at #5 greys under foundation
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +2 1 water-locking waxes
Full ingredient list (45)
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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Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
- β 10 heavy oil
- 8 β dewy occlusive
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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 18 UV protection
- β 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
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4 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 10 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide)
- β 31.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 10 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- pills β 6 High mineral load greys under foundation
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S)
- β 45.6 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant polyol
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Mexoryl SX), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 22.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 3 β dewy emollient lipid
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Amiloxate), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 11.2 UV protection
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11 Zinc Oxide
Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 32.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 14 feeds malassezia
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 12 feeds malassezia
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14 Dimethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 1 moderate comedogenic signal
- β 2 minor malassezia feeder
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17 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 minor malassezia feeder
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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19 Cera Alba
Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
- β 2 wax film
- β 2 wax water lock
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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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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23 Carbomer
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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pH adjuster
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Supporting ingredient
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Botanical extract
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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31 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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38 Laureth-7
Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 1 moderate comedogenic signal
- β 12 feeds malassezia
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
- β 10 endocrine-scrutinized preservative
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43 Fragrance
Fragrance
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44 Ci 19140
Colorant or pigment
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45 Yellow 6
Colorant or pigment
Does Farm Stay Citrus Vitalizing Sun Cream SPF 50+ leave a white cast?
It carries a medium white-cast rating, so it may show a slight cast on deeper skin tones. The dewy finish gives a glowy rather than flat look.
Is the Farm Stay Citrus Vitalizing Sun Cream SPF 50+ Pa++++ good under makeup?
Its makeup-base performance is rated poor, so it is better worn on its own. The dewy finish can make foundation slide rather than grip.
Is it mineral or chemical?
It is a chemical (hybrid) sunscreen that combines modern filters with some Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide, so it blends both types.