Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd La Shield Mineral Sports Sunscreen Gel SPF 50 +
72/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Glenmark La Shield Mineral Sports Sunscreen Gel is a pure-mineral SPF 50+ formula built on zinc oxide alone. The gel texture feels lightweight with a balanced finish, does not sting, and is low on the pore-clogging scale, which makes it friendly for sensitive and breakout-prone skin. Expect a moderate white cast typical of mineral filters. With a score of 72 out of 100 and moderate protection, it is a reasonable everyday mineral option.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Moderate
43
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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White cast
Medium
37
- +100 Starting score
- −55 Zinc Oxide at #1
- −15 Pure mineral formula
- +7 PHSA dispersant, fights agglomeration
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Heavy feel
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- −40 Zinc Oxide at #1
- +10 Volatile silicone at #5, flashes off
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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
Light
LightNourishing
- ← 5 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 5 Zinc Oxide at #1, mild sebum absorbent
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- ← 4 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 2 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Caprylyl Methicone)
- → 9 1 emollient lipids (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- → 5 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- → 8 1 velvet elastomer fillers, blur and grip
- → 5 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.
- ✨ Vitamin E
Full ingredient list (10)
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)
- ↑ 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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 9 → dewy emollient lipid
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light ← 5 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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8 PEG-12
Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
Does La Shield Mineral leave a white cast?
Expect a moderate white cast, which is common for pure-mineral zinc oxide formulas. A thin, well-blended layer keeps it less noticeable.
Is the Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd La Shield Mineral Sports Sunscreen Gel SPF 50 + mineral or chemical?
It is a pure-mineral sunscreen built on zinc oxide alone, with no chemical UV filters.
Is the Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd La Shield Mineral Sports Sunscreen Gel SPF 50 + good for sensitive or acne-prone skin?
It does not sting and rates low on the pore-clogging scale, so it tends to suit sensitive and breakout-prone skin. It scores 72 out of 100 with moderate protection at SPF 50+.