Farm Stay Oil-free UV Defence Sun Cream SPF50+ Pa+++
72/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Farm Stay Oil-free UV Defence Sun Cream SPF50+ PA+++ is a chemical (hybrid) formula blending Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, titanium dioxide, Isoamyl p-Methoxycinnamate and zinc oxide for excellent coverage. It has a balanced finish, feels lightweight and does not sting, with low pore-clogging risk, though there is a medium white cast. The oil-free base and PA+++ rating suit oily skin wanting strong UVA defense. It scores about 72 out of 100.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
95
- +18 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #3, UV filter
- +7.6 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #5, UV filter
- +31.4 Titanium Dioxide at #6, UV filter (UVA1 +4.8)
- +13.3 Isoamyl p-Methoxycinnamate at #7, UV filter
- +28.8 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #8, UV filter (UVA1 +17.6)
- +32.8 Zinc Oxide at #11, UV filter (UVA1 +14.4)
- +13.2 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #13, UV filter
- β44.1 UVB coverage saturated
- β9.2 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +3 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Health safety
High
64
- +100 Starting score
- β36 Octinoxate at #3 (regulatory/evidence concern)
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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
43
- +100 Starting score
- β12 Zinc Oxide at #11
- β35 Titanium Dioxide at #6
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
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Eye sting
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- β16 Octinoxate at #3, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β6 Octisalate at #5, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β8 Fragrance
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Heavy feel
Low
72
- +100 Starting score
- β8 Zinc Oxide at #11
- β16 Titanium Dioxide at #6
- β2 Cera Alba at #15, wax film
- β2 Microcrystalline Wax at #14, wax film
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Comedogenic
Low
68
- +100 Starting score
- β32 Isopropyl Myristate at #2, heavy comedogenic ester
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Fungal acne
Medium
46
- +100 Starting score
- β18 1 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Sorbitan Sesquioleate)
- β36 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Isopropyl Myristate)
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Fabric stains
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #8, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
- β10 Titanium Dioxide at #6, 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
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 6 1 slippy emollient esters (Isopropyl Myristate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 3 Occlusives/waxes float the foundation
- β 3 Humectant syrup tackiness
- β 6 High mineral load at #6 greys under foundation
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +4 2 water-locking waxes
Full ingredient list (26)
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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 32 heavy comedogenic ester
- 6 β dewy slippy emollient ester
- β 36 feeds malassezia
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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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Legacy UV filter (Octisalate)
- β 7.6 UV protection
- β 6 migrates into eyes with sweat
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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 (Amiloxate)
- β 13.3 UV protection
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 28.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 18 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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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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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 13.2 UV protection
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Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
- β 2 wax film
- β 2 wax water lock
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15 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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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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24 Ci 19140
Colorant or pigment
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25 Yellow 6
Colorant or pigment
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26 Fragrance
Fragrance
Is Farm Stay Oil-free UV Defence Sun Cream good for oily skin?
It generally suits oily skin. The oil-free base feels lightweight, has a balanced finish and is rated low for pore-clogging.
Does the Farm Stay Oil-free UV Defence Sun Cream SPF50+ Pa+++ leave a white cast?
It can leave a medium white cast, since it includes titanium dioxide and zinc oxide alongside chemical filters. The finish is balanced.
Is Farm Stay Oil-free UV Defence SPF50+ any good?
Yes, it scores about 72 out of 100. Protection is rated excellent and the PA+++ rating points to strong UVA defense.