Functionalab Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Tinted
80/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Functionalab Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Tinted is a pure mineral formula using Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide, with the tint helping to offset the white cast that zinc-based sunscreens commonly leave. It keeps ghost mode low and wears with a balanced finish, though it feels a touch heavier than a fluid and is only okay under makeup. The low breakout-trigger profile and non-stinging feel make it a reasonable pick for sensitive or reactive skin. With good protection and a strong score of 79.7/100, it is one of the more polished mineral options here.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
75
- +33 Titanium Dioxide at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +5)
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- −1 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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Allergens
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- −18 Fragrance
- −1 1 declared fragrance allergens
- −11 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
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White cast
Low
83
- +100 Starting score
- −14 Zinc Oxide, 5.7% declared
- −35 Titanium Dioxide, 12.4% declared
- −10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- −15 Pure mineral formula (18.1% total declared)
- +51.8 Tinted formula, pigment masks the cast
- +2.2 PHSA dispersant, fights agglomeration
- +3 Coated minerals (Alumina, Methicone)
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Eye sting
Low
98
- +100 Starting score
- −8 Fragrance
- +6 Mineral filter system, low-sting filters
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Heavy feel
Medium
59
- +100 Starting score
- −8 Zinc Oxide, 5.7% declared
- −30 Titanium Dioxide, 12.4% declared
- −10 Both minerals in the top 3, dual mineral paste
- +7.2 Volatile hydrocarbon at #6, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Medium
66
- +100 Starting score
- −32 3 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Glyceryl Laurate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate)
- −2 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains
Medium
40
- +100 Starting score
- −40 Iron-oxide pigments at #31, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- −15 Titanium Dioxide at #1, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- −5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- ← 3 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Nylon-12)
- ← 4 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 5 Zinc Oxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
- ← 2 Titanium Dioxide at #1, mild sebum absorbent
- → 1 Light emollient/solvent (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- ← 2 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Nylon-12, Silica)
- ← 4 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 1 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Coco-Caprylate/Caprate)
- → 6 1 emollient lipids (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- → 3 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- → 3 Quick-setting carrier, fast, even canvas
- → 3 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- ← 7.5 High mineral load at #1 greys under foundation (tinted)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +3 1 film-forming polymers that lock the formula on for water resistance
Full ingredient list (34)
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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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 33 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 35 12.4% declared
- ↑ 30 12.4% declared
- ↑ 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light ← 2 mild sebum absorbent
- pills ← 7.5 High mineral load greys under foundation (tinted)
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 14 5.7% declared
- ↑ 8 5.7% declared
- light ← 5 mild sebum absorbent
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3 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 6 → dewy emollient lipid
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
- light ← 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 14 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 1 → nourishing light emollient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
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12 Methicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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14 Tris Citrate
Supporting ingredient
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15 Alumina
Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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17 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↑ 2 minor malassezia feeder
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Supporting ingredient
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19 Nylon-12
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light ← 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte ← 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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20 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light ← 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte ← 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
- ↑ 3 film former
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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24 Bisabolol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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30 Mica
Colorant or pigment
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31 Iron Oxides
Colorant or pigment
- ↑ 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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32 Iron Oxides
Colorant or pigment
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33 Iron Oxides
Colorant or pigment
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34 Fragrance
Fragrance
Is this a mineral or chemical sunscreen?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen, using only Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide. The tint helps offset the white cast that mineral filters commonly leave.
Does the Functionalab Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Tinted leave a white cast?
White cast is kept low here, helped by the tint. Mineral sunscreens can show some residue, but the tinted base makes it more wearable on most skin tones.
Is the Functionalab Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Tinted any good?
It scores 79.7/100 with good protection at SPF 50, making it one of the stronger mineral options. It is non-stinging with a low pore-clogging profile, though it feels a touch heavier than a fluid.