Ghost Democracy Invisible Lightweight Daily Face Sunscreen Spf33
70/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Ghost Democracy Invisible Lightweight Daily Face Sunscreen SPF 33 is a pure mineral formula using zinc oxide for broad-spectrum protection. It aims for an invisible, lightweight wear with a balanced finish, though as a mineral it can show a medium white cast and a moderately substantial feel. It is non-stinging and low on pore-clogging risk, and sits okay under makeup. Scoring 70.1/100 with moderate protection, it is a clean everyday face pick for those who prefer mineral filters.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Moderate
42
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +1 Label claims (SPF 33)
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White cast
Medium
37
- +100 Starting score
- −55 Zinc Oxide, 20% declared
- −15 Pure mineral formula (20% total declared)
- +7 PHSA dispersant, fights agglomeration
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Fungal acne
Medium
64
- +100 Starting score
- −36 4 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Sucrose Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate, Sucrose Laurate)
- +0 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride at #3, a safe base that does not feed Malassezia
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- −15 Zinc Oxide at #1, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Hydrating
LightNourishing
- ← 5 Zinc Oxide at #1, mild sebum absorbent
- → 4 Glycerin at #10, the anchor humectant
- → 3 2 strong humectants (Panthenol, Saccharide Isomerate)
- → 4 Light emollient/solvent (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- ← 2 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Coco-Caprylate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- → 2 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- ← 15 High mineral load at #1 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 →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
- ✨ Panthenol (B5)
- ✨ Vitamin E
Full ingredient list (24)
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 (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 55 20% declared
- ↑ 40 20% declared
- ↑ 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light ← 5 mild sebum absorbent
- pills ← 15 High mineral load greys under foundation
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2 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 4 → nourishing light emollient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths 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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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10 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 4 → nourishing the anchor humectant
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11 Panthenol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
- 2 → nourishing humectant
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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14 Mg Stearate+
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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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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17 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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18 Citric Acid
pH adjuster
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 → nourishing humectant
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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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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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
Does Ghost Democracy Invisible sunscreen really go on invisible?
It aims for an invisible, lightweight wear, but as a pure mineral zinc oxide formula it can still show a medium white cast on some skin tones.
Is the Ghost Democracy Invisible Lightweight Daily Face Sunscreen Spf33 mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen using zinc oxide only, with no chemical filters.
Is it good for oily or acne-prone skin?
It is generally suitable. The finish is balanced and pore-clogging risk is low, so it commonly works for oily and acne-prone skin as a daily face sunscreen.