For Skin's Sake Weightless Sunscreen SPF50 Pa++++
96/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
For Skin's Sake Weightless Sunscreen SPF50 PA++++ is a modern chemical sunscreen with an advanced filter list including Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine and Ethylhexyl Triazone, with Polysilicone-15. True to its name it feels weightless and balanced, with low white cast, low sting and low pore-clogging risk, and it works well under makeup. With a standout score of 96 out of 100 and excellent protection, it is an excellent all-round daily choice.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
100
- +34.2 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #4, UV filter (UVA1 +20.9)
- +11.4 Polysilicone-15 at #5, UV filter
- +38.4 Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol at #11, UV filter (UVA1 +14.4)
- +38.4 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #12, UV filter (UVA1 +12.8)
- +13.2 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #13, UV filter
- −19.8 UVB coverage saturated
- −12.7 UVA2 coverage saturated
- −3.1 UVA1 coverage saturated
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Fungal acne
Medium
58
- +100 Starting score
- −42 3 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate)
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- −15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #4, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Moisture
Hydrating
LightNourishing
- ← 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- → 10 Glycerin at #7, the anchor humectant
- → 1 1 strong humectants (Panthenol)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- ← 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- ← 3 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dibutyl Adipate)
- → 9 1 emollient lipids (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- → 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
- → 6 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- ← 0.5 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer)
- ← 1.5 Humectant syrup tackiness (partly offset by the base)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.
How we rate water resistance →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.
- ✨ Niacinamide
- ✨ Centella asiatica
Full ingredient list (32)
What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, ↑ / ↓ give the direction, and ← / → 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
- matte ← 3 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 9 → dewy emollient lipid
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus)
- ↑ 34.2 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Polysilicone-15)
- ↑ 11.4 UV protection
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 24 feeds malassezia
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7 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 10 → nourishing the anchor humectant
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Botanical extract
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10 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb M), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 38.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 38.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 13.2 UV protection
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Colorant or pigment
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind
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17 Panthenol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
- 1 → nourishing humectant
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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24 Tromethamine
pH adjuster
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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26 Allantoin
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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28 Adenosine
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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30 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
Is For Skin's Sake Weightless Sunscreen a good sunscreen?
Yes, it scores 96 out of 100 with excellent protection, one of the strongest in the catalog. The modern filter set and weightless feel make it an easy daily pick.
Does the For Skin's Sake Weightless Sunscreen SPF50 Pa++++ leave a white cast?
No, it is rated low for white cast and has a balanced, lightweight finish, so it should wear clear on most skin tones.
Is it mineral or chemical?
It is a modern chemical sunscreen, using advanced filters such as Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol and Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine.