Heliocare 360 Age Active Fluid Spf 50
88/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Heliocare 360 Age Active Fluid SPF 50 is a mineral-modern hybrid combining Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide with advanced filters like Tris-Biphenyl Triazine and Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine. The fluid wears lightweight with a matte finish and a low chance of white cast despite its mineral content. It does not sting, is low on pore-clogging concerns, and is excellent as a makeup base. Protection is rated excellent and with a score near 88 it is a strong, makeup-friendly daily choice.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
100
- +38.9 Zinc Oxide at #6, UV filter (UVA1 +17.1)
- +6.4 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #8, UV filter
- +26.4 Titanium Dioxide at #9, UV filter (UVA1 +4)
- +18 Tris-Biphenyl Triazine at #14, UV filter
- +28.8 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #18, UV filter (UVA1 +9.6)
- +21.6 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #19, UV filter (UVA1 +13.2)
- +6.6 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #32, UV filter
- β25.9 UVB coverage saturated
- β22 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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Allergens
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- β18 Fragrance
- β2 2 declared fragrance allergens
- β10 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
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White cast
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Zinc Oxide at #6 (nano)
- β7.5 Titanium Dioxide at #9 (nano)
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- β4 Tinosorb A2B at #14 (particulate filter)
- +18.3 Iron-oxide undertone, partial masking
- +2.7 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide)
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Eye sting
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- β3 Octisalate at #8, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β8 Fragrance
- β4 2 declared fragrance allergens
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Heavy feel
Low
82
- +100 Starting score
- β22 Zinc Oxide at #6
- β6 Titanium Dioxide at #9
- +7 Volatile silicone at #3, flashes off
- +3.2 Volatile hydrocarbon at #2, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Low
89
- +100 Starting score
- β9 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Lecithin)
- β2 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains
High
30
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #19, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
- β40 Iron-oxide pigments at #54, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- β10 Zinc Oxide at #6, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 1.5 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane)
- β 12 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 2 Zinc Oxide at #6, mild sebum absorbent
- β 1 Glycerin at #28, the anchor humectant
- β 2 Sodium Hyaluronate at #27, hyaluronic family
- β 2 2 strong humectants (Urea, Trehalose)
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 1 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane)
- β 12 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 5 3 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Diisopropyl Adipate, Caprylyl Methicone, Diethylhexyl Carbonate)
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Makeup base
Excellent
PillsPrimer
- β 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 4 Quick-setting carrier, fast, even canvas
- β 5 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 0.5 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Glyceryl Polyacrylate)
- β 1.5 High mineral load at #6 greys under foundation (tinted) (nano)
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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 (60)
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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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 8 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide)
- β 38.9 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 10 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light β 2 mild sebum absorbent
- pills β 1.5 High mineral load greys under foundation (tinted) (nano)
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Legacy UV filter (Octisalate), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 6.4 UV protection
- β 3 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 26.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb A2B), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 18 UV protection
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
- β 3 film former
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 28.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 21.6 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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Botanical extract
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Botanical extract
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24 Urea
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant
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25 Trehalose
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant
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26 Serine
Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 β nourishing hyaluronic family
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28 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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29 Algin
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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30 Pullulan
Supporting ingredient
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 6.6 UV protection
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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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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Supporting ingredient
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37 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 minor malassezia feeder
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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39 Propanediol
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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45 PEG-8
Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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pH adjuster
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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48 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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49 Lecithin
Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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pH adjuster
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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53 Citric Acid
pH adjuster
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54 Ci 77492
Colorant or pigment
- β 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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55 Ci 77491
Colorant or pigment
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56 Ci 77499
Colorant or pigment
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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58 Fragrance
Fragrance
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59 Linalool
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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60 Limonene
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
Does Heliocare 360 Age Active Fluid leave a white cast?
No, it has a low white-cast profile with a matte finish, despite containing mineral Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide. The fluid wears lightweight.
Is Heliocare 360 Age Active Fluid good under makeup?
Yes, it is rated excellent as a makeup base, with a matte, non-stinging, low pore-clogging finish. Protection is rated excellent at SPF 50.
Is Heliocare 360 Age Active Fluid mineral or chemical?
It is a mineral-modern hybrid, combining Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide with advanced filters like Tris-Biphenyl Triazine. With a score near 88 it is a strong daily choice.