Ichi Beauty Essential Skin Veil "natural Fit" Moon SPF 50
80/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Ichi Beauty Essential Skin Veil is a 100 percent mineral SPF 50 using Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide. It wears lightweight with a balanced finish and is generally non-stinging with low pore-clogging concern, though as a mineral formula it can leave a medium white cast on deeper skin tones. Protection rates as good and the overall score is 79.6/100. A solid mineral pick for those who prioritize gentle filters and a light feel.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
69
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #3, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +26.4 Titanium Dioxide at #8, UV filter (UVA1 +4)
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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White cast
Medium
60
- +100 Starting score
- −55 Zinc Oxide at #3
- −15 Titanium Dioxide at #8
- −10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- −15 Pure mineral formula
- +47.5 Iron-oxide undertone, partial masking
- +7.1 Coated minerals (Aluminum Hydroxide, Methicone)
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Heavy feel
Low
66
- +100 Starting score
- −40 Zinc Oxide at #3
- −6 Titanium Dioxide at #8
- +11.5 Volatile silicone at #4, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Low
89
- +100 Starting score
- −9 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Ceteth-10)
- −2 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains
Medium
40
- +100 Starting score
- −40 Iron-oxide pigments at #23, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- −15 Zinc Oxide at #3, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- −5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- ← 5 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 5 Zinc Oxide at #3, mild sebum absorbent
- → 4 Glycerin at #10, the anchor humectant
- → 1 Light emollient/solvent (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- ← 4 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 2 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Caprylyl Methicone)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- → 5 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- → 2 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- ← 7.5 High mineral load at #3 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 →Full ingredient list (38)
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 Mica
Colorant or pigment
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Supporting ingredient
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light ← 5 mild sebum absorbent
- pills ← 7.5 High mineral load greys under foundation (tinted)
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light ← 5 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 26.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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10 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 4 → nourishing the anchor humectant
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 1 → nourishing light emollient
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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16 Ceteth-10
Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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18 Dimethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Supporting ingredient
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22 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↑ 2 minor malassezia feeder
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23 Iron Oxides
Colorant or pigment
- ↑ 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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25 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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26 Methicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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27 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Botanical extract
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Supporting ingredient
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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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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
Does Ichi Beauty Essential Skin Veil leave a white cast?
It can leave a medium white cast, which is common for mineral formulas, especially on deeper skin tones. Blending it in well helps reduce the residue.
Is the Ichi Beauty Essential Skin Veil "natural Fit" Moon SPF 50 mineral or chemical?
It is 100 percent mineral, using Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide, which suits those who prefer mineral filters.
Is it a good sunscreen?
Yes. With SPF 50, good protection, and a lightweight feel, it earns an overall score of 79.6/100.