Glo Skin Beauty Tinted Primer SPF 30
85/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Glo Skin Beauty Tinted Primer SPF 30 is a pure mineral sunscreen with Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide, doubling as a tinted makeup primer. It gives a matte finish, a low white cast thanks to the tint, and a lightweight feel. Pore-clogging risk is low, it does not commonly sting, and it rates good as a makeup base. With 85.2/100 and good protection, it is generally a strong pick for those wanting sun care and primer in one mineral step.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
74
- +33 Titanium Dioxide at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +5)
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- β1 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +1 Label claims (SPF 30)
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White cast
Low
91
- +100 Starting score
- β6 Zinc Oxide, 4% declared
- β7 Titanium Dioxide, 4.5% declared
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- β2 Titanium Dioxide as pigment (CI 77891) at #15
- β8 Pure mineral formula (8.5% total declared)
- +23.1 Tinted formula, pigment masks the cast
- +0.7 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane)
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Heavy feel
Low
82
- +100 Starting score
- β8 Zinc Oxide, 4% declared
- β10 Titanium Dioxide, 4.5% declared
- β10 Both minerals in the top 3, dual mineral paste
- +7 Volatile silicone at #4, flashes off
- +3.2 Volatile hydrocarbon at #3, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Low
86
- +100 Starting score
- β14 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate)
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Fabric stains
Medium
40
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Iron-oxide pigments at #14, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- β15 Titanium Dioxide at #1, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane)
- β 12 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
- β 2 Titanium Dioxide at #1, mild sebum absorbent
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane)
- β 12 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 5 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 8 1 velvet elastomer fillers, blur and grip
- β 4 Quick-setting carrier, fast, even canvas
- β 7.5 High mineral load at #1 greys under foundation (tinted)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.
How we rate water resistance βFull ingredient list (15)
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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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 33 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 7 4.5% declared
- β 10 4.5% declared
- β 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light β 2 mild sebum absorbent
- pills β 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
- β 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 6 4% declared
- β 8 4% declared
- light β 5 mild sebum absorbent
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Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
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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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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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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7 Mica
Colorant or pigment
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 14 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Supporting ingredient
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13 Dimethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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14 Iron Oxides
Colorant or pigment
- β 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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Colorant or pigment
Does Glo Skin Beauty Tinted Primer SPF 30 work under makeup?
Yes, it rates good as a makeup base and doubles as a tinted primer. It gives a matte, lightweight finish.
Is the Glo Skin Beauty Tinted Primer SPF 30 mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen, using only Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide.
Is it good for oily skin?
It is generally suited to oily skin thanks to its matte finish and low pore-clogging risk. It scores 85.2/100 with good protection and a low white cast from the tint.