Foxtale Matte Finish Sunscreen (SPF 70)
83/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Foxtale Matte Finish Sunscreen SPF 70 is a chemical sunscreen using a modern filter set of Tinosorb A2B, Uvinul A Plus and Uvinul T 150. Despite the matte name it has a balanced finish, wearing lightweight with low white cast, low sweat-sting and low pore-clogging risk plus a good makeup-base rating. With good protection and a score of 83/100, it is a strong pick for those wanting a modern, makeup-friendly daily sunscreen.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
59
- +28.5 Tris-Biphenyl Triazine at #6, UV filter
- +21.6 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #14, UV filter (UVA1 +13.2)
- +13.2 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #15, UV filter
- ×0.9 Limited long-UVA1 coverage
- +2 Label claims (SPF 70)
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White cast
Low
92
- +100 Starting score
- −8 Tinosorb A2B at #6 (particulate filter)
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Fungal acne
Medium
65
- +100 Starting score
- −12 1 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Sorbitan Olivate)
- −23 2 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Cetearyl Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate)
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- −15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #14, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- ← 5 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- → 1 Glycerin at #21, the anchor humectant
- → 2 Humectant polyols
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- ← 6 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- → 9 1 emollient lipids (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- → 3 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- → 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
- → 3 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- ← 2.5 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.
How we rate water resistance →Full ingredient list (30)
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
- 9 → dewy emollient lipid
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 → nourishing humectant polyol
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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5 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light ← 5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte ← 6 sebum-absorbing powder
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb A2B)
- ↑ 28.5 UV protection
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7 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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pH adjuster
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11 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↑ 14 feeds malassezia
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 12 feeds malassezia
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 21.6 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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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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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Supporting ingredient
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20 Niacinamide
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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21 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 → nourishing the anchor humectant
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Botanical extract
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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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25 Chrysin
Supporting ingredient
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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27 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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pH adjuster
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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30 Aroma
Fragrance
Does Foxtale Matte Finish Sunscreen leave a white cast?
No, white cast is low. Its modern chemical filters apply clear, so it works well on a range of skin tones.
Is this good for oily skin?
It has a low pore-clogging rating and works well as a makeup base, so it generally suits oily skin. Despite the matte name the finish is balanced rather than fully matte.
Is the Foxtale SPF 70 sunscreen good?
Yes, it scores 83/100 with good protection. The modern filters and makeup-friendly wear make it a strong daily pick.