Foodaholic Multi Sun Cream SPF 50+ Pa+++
70/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Foodaholic Multi Sun Cream SPF50++/PA+++ blends mineral filters titanium dioxide and zinc oxide with the older chemical filter 4-methylbenzylidene camphor. It has a matte finish, wears lightweight, does not commonly sting, and works well as a makeup base, with low pore-clogging risk. The white cast is moderate, as is common with mineral blends. Protection is rated good and the score is 66.2/100, a solid matte daily option.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
75
- +18 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #2, UV filter
- +31.4 Titanium Dioxide at #6, UV filter (UVA1 +4.8)
- +13.3 Isoamyl p-Methoxycinnamate at #7, UV filter
- +32.8 Zinc Oxide at #8, UV filter (UVA1 +14.4)
- β23.3 UVB coverage saturated
- +3 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Health safety
High
64
- +100 Starting score
- β36 Octinoxate at #2 (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 #8
- β35 Titanium Dioxide at #6
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
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Eye sting
Low
76
- +100 Starting score
- β16 Octinoxate at #2, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β8 Fragrance
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Heavy feel
Low
64
- +100 Starting score
- β8 Zinc Oxide at #8
- β16 Titanium Dioxide at #6
- β2 Cera Alba at #14, wax film
- β10 Paraffinum Liquidum at #3, heavy oil
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Fungal acne
Medium
54
- +100 Starting score
- β18 1 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Polysorbate 60)
- β23 2 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate)
- β5 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
- +0 Paraffinum Liquidum at #3, a safe base that does not feed Malassezia
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- 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
- β 0.5 1 fatty-alcohol emollients (Cetearyl Alcohol)
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Finish
Dewy
MatteDewy
- β 8 Occlusives seal moisture in (Paraffinum Liquidum)
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Makeup base
Poor
PillsPrimer
- β 0.5 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Carbomer)
- β 12 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
- +2 1 water-locking waxes
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.
- β¨ Niacinamide
Full ingredient list (30)
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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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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Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
- β 10 heavy oil
- 8 β dewy occlusive
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4 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 10 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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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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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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Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind
- 0.5 β nourishing fatty-alcohol emollient
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10 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 5 minor malassezia feeder
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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 18 feeds malassezia
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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14 Cera Alba
Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
- β 2 wax film
- β 2 wax water lock
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Supporting ingredient
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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17 Dimethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Botanical extract
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Botanical extract
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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25 Allantoin
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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26 Carbomer
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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pH adjuster
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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29 Adenosine
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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30 Fragrance
Fragrance
Is the Foodaholic Multi Sun Cream SPF 50+ Pa+++ good for oily skin?
Yes, it has a matte finish, wears lightweight, and has a low pore-clogging risk, so it suits oilier skin. It also works well as a makeup base.
Is the Foodaholic Multi Sun Cream SPF 50+ Pa+++ mineral or chemical?
It is a blend, pairing mineral filters titanium dioxide and zinc oxide with the older chemical filter 4-methylbenzylidene camphor.
Is it good?
It scores 66.2/100 with protection rated good. The white cast is moderate, as is common with mineral blends.