Frudia Avocado Greenery Relief Sun Cream
77/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Frudia Avocado Greenery Relief Sun Cream is a fully mineral sunscreen using zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, with a matte finish. As a high-mineral formula it carries a visible white cast and feels somewhat heavier, though it is gentle and unlikely to sting or clog pores. Its measured protection is good for daily use. The score of 77/100 reflects solid mineral protection traded against a more noticeable cast and fuller wear.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
72
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +31.4 Titanium Dioxide at #7, UV filter (UVA1 +4.8)
- β0.4 UVA2 coverage saturated
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Allergens
Low
93
- +100 Starting score
- β1 1 declared fragrance allergens
- β6 Essential oils (Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Citrus Sinensis Oil, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil)
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White cast
High
15
- +100 Starting score
- β55 Zinc Oxide at #2
- β35 Titanium Dioxide at #7
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- β15 Pure mineral formula
- +15 Penalties exceed the scale, floored at 0
- +15 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide)
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Eye sting
Low
100
- +100 Starting score
- β2 1 declared fragrance allergens
- +1.5 Mineral filter system, low-sting filters
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Heavy feel
Medium
57
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Zinc Oxide at #2
- β16 Titanium Dioxide at #7
- β1 Coconut Oil at #33, heavy oil
- +14.3 Volatile silicone at #3, flashes off
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Comedogenic
Low
98
- +100 Starting score
- β2 Coconut Oil at #33, comedogenic oil/butter
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Fungal acne
Low
89
- +100 Starting score
- β9 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Coconut Oil)
- β2 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains
Low
80
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Zinc Oxide at #2, 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 5 Zinc Oxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
- β 1 Glycerin at #36, the anchor humectant
- β 1 Humectant polyols
- β 1 1 emollient lipids (Coconut Oil)
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 11 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 1 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Caprylyl Methicone)
- β 1 1 emollient lipids (Coconut Oil)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 1 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 15 High mineral load at #2 greys under foundation
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.
How we rate water resistance βSkincare 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 (56)
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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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light β 5 mild sebum absorbent
- pills β 15 High mineral load greys under foundation
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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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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant polyol
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 5 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide)
- β 31.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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12 Niacinamide
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Supporting ingredient
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Supporting ingredient
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18 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 minor malassezia feeder
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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23 Adenosine
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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24 Limonene
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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25 Bergamot
Supporting ingredient
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Plant oil, an emollient
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Plant oil, an emollient
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Botanical extract
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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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33 Coconut Oil
Plant oil, an emollient
- β 1 heavy oil
- β 2 comedogenic oil/butter
- 1 β nourishing emollient lipid
- 1 β dewy emollient lipid
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Plant oil, an emollient
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Botanical extract
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36 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Plant oil, an emollient
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Botanical extract
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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42 Asiaticoside
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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45 Asiatic Acid
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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46 Leucine
Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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48 Methionine
Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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49 Lysine
Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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50 Histidine
Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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51 Isoleucine
Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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52 Valine
Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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53 Threonine
Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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54 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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55 Tryptophan
Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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56 Tryptophan
Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
Does the Frudia Avocado Greenery Relief Sun Cream leave a white cast?
Yes, as a high-mineral formula it tends to leave a visible white cast and feels somewhat heavier. It is gentle and unlikely to sting or clog pores, however.
Is this mineral or chemical?
It is a fully mineral sunscreen, using zinc oxide and titanium dioxide with no chemical filters.
Is the Frudia Avocado Greenery Relief Sun Cream any good?
It scores 77/100 with good protection. It suits those who prefer mineral filters and accept a more noticeable cast and fuller wear.