Heliocare 360° Mineral Tolerance Fluid SPF 50
83/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Heliocare 360 Mineral Tolerance Fluid SPF 50 is a pure mineral sunscreen using Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide, aimed at sensitive and reactive skin. The fluid texture is lightweight with a balanced finish and a low white cast, which is uncommon for an all mineral formula. It does not sting and carries a low breakout risk, making it generally friendly for delicate or blemish-prone skin. With good protection and a score of 82.6, it is a strong choice for those who prefer mineral filters under makeup or alone.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
72
- +31.4 Titanium Dioxide at #6, UV filter (UVA1 +4.8)
- +38.9 Zinc Oxide at #7, UV filter (UVA1 +17.1)
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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White cast
Low
78
- +100 Starting score
- −15 Zinc Oxide at #7 (nano)
- −17.5 Titanium Dioxide at #6 (nano)
- −10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- −15 Pure mineral formula
- +28.8 Iron-oxide undertone, partial masking
- +2.9 PHSA dispersant, fights agglomeration
- +3.9 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Alumina, Hydrogen Dimethicone)
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Heavy feel
Low
63
- +100 Starting score
- −22 Zinc Oxide at #7
- −16 Titanium Dioxide at #6
- −6 Hydrogenated Polydecene at #5, heavy oil
- +6.6 Volatile hydrocarbon at #3, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Low
82
- +100 Starting score
- −18 2 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Lecithin, Hydrogenated Lecithin)
- +0 Dimethicone at #2, a safe base that does not feed Malassezia
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Fabric stains
Medium
45
- +100 Starting score
- −40 Iron-oxide pigments at #51, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- −10 Titanium Dioxide at #6, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- −5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- ← 1.5 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Nylon-12)
- ← 8 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 2 Zinc Oxide at #7, mild sebum absorbent
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- ← 1 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Nylon-12)
- ← 8 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- → 6 1 emollient lipids (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- → 4 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- → 4 Quick-setting carrier, fast, even canvas
- → 2 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- ← 1.5 High mineral load at #6 greys under foundation (tinted) (nano)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +7 1 film-forming polymers that lock the formula on for 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.
- ✨ Ferulic acid
Full ingredient list (53)
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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1 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
- light ← 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 6 → dewy emollient lipid
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↑ 6 heavy oil
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide)
- ↑ 31.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 10 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- pills ← 1.5 High mineral load greys under foundation (tinted) (nano)
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide)
- ↑ 38.9 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- light ← 2 mild sebum absorbent
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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9 Alumina
Supporting ingredient
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
- ↑ 7 film former
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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13 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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Botanical extract
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15 Ferulic Acid
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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16 Caffeic Acid
Supporting ingredient
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Botanical extract
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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19 Melanin
Supporting ingredient
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
- light ← 1 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 1 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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30 Propanediol
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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37 Arginine
pH adjuster
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Supporting ingredient
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Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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pH adjuster
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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46 Lecithin
Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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48 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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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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51 Ci 77492
Colorant or pigment
- ↑ 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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52 Ci 77491
Colorant or pigment
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53 Ci 77499
Colorant or pigment
Is the Heliocare 360° Mineral Tolerance Fluid SPF 50 mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen, using only Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide. That makes it a good fit if you prefer to avoid chemical filters.
Does the Heliocare 360° Mineral Tolerance Fluid SPF 50 leave a white cast?
The white cast rating is low, which is uncommon for an all mineral formula. The lightweight fluid texture and balanced finish help it blend more cleanly than many mineral sunscreens.
Is it good for sensitive skin?
It is generally well suited to sensitive skin. It uses only mineral filters, does not sting, and carries a low breakout risk. With a score of 82.6 and good protection, it is a strong gentle option.