Holika Holika Shimmering Petit BB, SPF 45 Pa+++
74/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Holika Holika Shimmering Petit BB SPF 45 PA+++ is a hybrid BB cream that combines mineral titanium dioxide and zinc oxide with chemical filters like octinoxate, octisalate and Tinosorb S. It wears matte with low white cast and a lightweight feel, and it does not commonly sting. The formula is generally low on breakout risk and is okay as a makeup base. With excellent protection and a score of 74.3 out of 100, it is a solid tinted daily option.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
84
- +33 Titanium Dioxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +5)
- +17.1 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #4, UV filter
- +38.9 Zinc Oxide at #5, UV filter (UVA1 +17.1)
- +7.6 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #7, UV filter
- +14.4 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #30, UV filter (UVA1 +4.8)
- β24.5 UVB coverage saturated
- β4.6 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 45, PA rating)
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Health safety
High
64
- +100 Starting score
- β36 Octinoxate at #4 (regulatory/evidence concern)
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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
77
- +100 Starting score
- β30 Zinc Oxide at #5
- β50 Titanium Dioxide at #2
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- +63 Tinted formula, pigment masks the cast
- +4.1 Coated minerals (Aluminum Hydroxide, Methicone)
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Eye sting
Low
71
- +100 Starting score
- β11 Octinoxate at #4, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β6 Octisalate at #7, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β8 Fragrance
- β4 2 declared fragrance allergens
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Heavy feel
Low
61
- +100 Starting score
- β22 Zinc Oxide at #5
- β30 Titanium Dioxide at #2
- +13 Volatile silicone at #3, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Safe
98
- +100 Starting score
- β2 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains
Medium
40
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Iron-oxide pigments at #36, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- β15 Titanium Dioxide at #2, 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 (Talc)
- β 10 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 2 Zinc Oxide at #5, mild sebum absorbent
- β 2 Titanium Dioxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
- β 10 Glycerin at #6, the anchor humectant
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Talc)
- β 9 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 3 1 emollient lipids (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 1 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 3 Humectant syrup tackiness
- β 7.5 High mineral load at #2 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 (40)
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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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 33 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- 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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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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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate)
- β 17.1 UV protection
- β 11 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide)
- β 38.9 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- light β 2 mild sebum absorbent
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6 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 10 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Legacy UV filter (Octisalate)
- β 7.6 UV protection
- β 6 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 2 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 2 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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10 Talc
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
- 3 β dewy emollient lipid
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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14 Dimethicone
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
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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25 Methicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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28 Mica
Colorant or pigment
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Colorant or pigment
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 14.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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31 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 minor malassezia feeder
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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33 Pearl Powder
Supporting ingredient
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34 Fragrance
Fragrance
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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36 Iron Oxides
Colorant or pigment
- β 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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37 Iron Oxides
Colorant or pigment
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38 Iron Oxides
Colorant or pigment
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39 Limonene
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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40 Linalool
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
Is Holika Holika Shimmering Petit BB SPF 45 mineral or chemical?
It is a hybrid. It combines mineral titanium dioxide and zinc oxide with chemical filters like octinoxate, octisalate and Tinosorb S.
Does the Holika Holika Shimmering Petit BB, SPF 45 Pa+++ leave a white cast?
No, white cast is rated low for a tinted BB, helped by the tint. It wears matte with a lightweight feel.
Is it a good sunscreen?
It scores 74.3 out of 100, a solid result. Protection is rated excellent, making it a dependable tinted daily option.