Foodaholic Multi Sun Cream SPF50++/PA+++
66/100 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
- +31.4 Titanium Dioxide at #4, UV filter (UVA1 +4.8)
- +32.8 Zinc Oxide at #8, UV filter (UVA1 +14.4)
- +9.6 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor at #12, UV filter
- β1.6 UVB coverage saturated
- +3 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Health safety
Low
10
- +100 Starting score
- β80 Enzacamene (4-MBC) at #12 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β10 Propylparaben at #22, endocrine-scrutinized preservative
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Allergens
Low
66
- +100 Starting score
- β18 Fragrance
- β12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
- β4 Photoallergen-tail UV filters (4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor)
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White cast
Medium
47
- +100 Starting score
- β12 Zinc Oxide at #8
- β35 Titanium Dioxide at #4
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- +4 Coated minerals (Aluminum Hydroxide)
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Heavy feel
Low
77
- +100 Starting score
- β8 Zinc Oxide at #8
- β16 Titanium Dioxide at #4
- β2 Ozokerite at #19, wax film
- β5 Stearic Acid at #6, rich gel-network thickener
- +7.8 Volatile silicone at #2, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Low
90
- +100 Starting score
- β10 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- β10 Titanium Dioxide at #4, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 12 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 4 Sodium Hyaluronate at #11, hyaluronic family
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 12 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 11 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 8 1 velvet elastomer fillers, blur and grip
- β 6 High mineral load at #4 greys under foundation
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +2 1 water-locking waxes
Full ingredient list (24)
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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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 8 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 8 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
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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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Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 5 rich gel-network thickener
- β 10 minor malassezia feeder
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 4 β nourishing hyaluronic family
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Legacy UV filter (4-MBC), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 9.6 UV protection
- β 80 Enzacamene (4-MBC) (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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14 Isododecane
Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 1 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 1 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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18 Arbutin
Supporting ingredient
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19 Ozokerite
Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
- β 2 wax film
- β 2 wax water lock
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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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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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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24 Fragrance
Fragrance
Is the Foodaholic Multi Sun Cream SPF50++/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 SPF50++/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.