Honest Mineral Sunscreen Spf 50+
68/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Honest Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+ is a 100% mineral formula that relies on zinc oxide for broad-spectrum UV defense. It has a balanced finish and is generally non-stinging and low on pore-clogging concerns, though the zinc base leaves a medium white cast and a somewhat heavier feel. It is not the strongest pick for layering under makeup. With a moderate protection rating and a score of 67.7/100, it is a reasonable everyday mineral option for those who prefer zinc-only sunscreens.
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
43
- +100 Starting score
- −42 Zinc Oxide, 19% declared
- −15 Pure mineral formula (19% total declared)
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Heavy feel
Medium
54
- +100 Starting score
- −30 Zinc Oxide, 19% declared
- −5 Butyrospermum Parkii Fruit at #9, butter/occlusive fat
- −5 Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil at #8, butter/occlusive fat
- −6 Coconut Oil at #4, heavy oil
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Comedogenic
Low
82
- +100 Starting score
- −18 Coconut Oil at #4, comedogenic oil/butter
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Fungal acne
High
0
- +100 Starting score
- −30 1 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Sorbitan Oleate)
- −47 3 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Coconut Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Fruit, Hydrogenated Lecithin)
- −14 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate)
- −10 2 different Malassezia-feeding families high in the list
- +1 Penalties exceed the scale, floored at 0
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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
Hydrating
LightNourishing
- ← 5 Zinc Oxide at #1, mild sebum absorbent
- → 10 Glycerin at #5, the anchor humectant
- → 6 2 emollient lipids (Coconut Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Fruit)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- ← 3 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Coco-Caprylate)
- → 9 2 emollient lipids (Coconut Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Fruit)
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Makeup base
Poor
PillsPrimer
- → 3 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- ← 8 Occlusives/waxes float the foundation
- ← 3 Humectant syrup tackiness
- ← 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 →Full ingredient list (21)
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)
- ↑ 42 19% declared
- ↑ 30 19% declared
- ↑ 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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2 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 3 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Plant oil, an emollient
- ↑ 6 heavy oil
- ↑ 18 comedogenic oil/butter
- 4 → nourishing emollient lipid
- 6 → dewy emollient lipid
- ↑ 24 feeds malassezia
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5 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 10 → nourishing the anchor humectant
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 30 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Plant oil, an emollient
- ↑ 5 butter/occlusive fat
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Botanical extract
- ↑ 5 butter/occlusive fat
- 2 → nourishing emollient lipid
- 3 → dewy emollient lipid
- ↑ 14 feeds malassezia
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 14 feeds malassezia
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Botanical extract
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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18 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
Does Honest Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+ leave a white cast?
It can leave a medium white cast. Like most zinc-oxide mineral sunscreens, it tends to leave a noticeable film, so it is generally best worked in well and is less suited to darker skin tones.
Is the Honest Mineral Sunscreen Spf 50+ mineral or chemical?
It is a 100% mineral sunscreen. Protection comes entirely from zinc oxide, with no chemical UV filters.
Is it good for acne-prone skin?
It rates low for pore-clogging concerns and has a balanced finish, so it is generally a reasonable option for acne-prone skin, though it is not specifically matte.