Illyoon Daily Defence SPF 50+ PA++++
76/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Illyoon Daily Defence SPF 50+ PA++++ is a pure mineral sunscreen using Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide for broad-spectrum protection. It gives a matte finish and does not commonly sting the eyes, but the mineral base brings a visible white cast and a medium, slightly heavier feel. The low breakout-trigger reading suggests it is generally suited to blemish-prone skin. Scoring 75.5/100 with good protection, it is a respectable mineral pick for those who do not mind some cast.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
76
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #3, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +31.4 Titanium Dioxide at #6, UV filter (UVA1 +4.8)
- −0.4 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Allergens
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- −18 Fragrance
- −12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
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White cast
High
15
- +100 Starting score
- −55 Zinc Oxide at #3
- −35 Titanium Dioxide at #6
- −10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- −15 Pure mineral formula
- +15 Penalties exceed the scale, floored at 0
- +15 Coated minerals (Aluminum Hydroxide, Hydrogen Dimethicone)
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Eye sting
Low
98
- +100 Starting score
- −8 Fragrance
- +6 Mineral filter system, low-sting filters
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Heavy feel
Medium
56
- +100 Starting score
- −40 Zinc Oxide at #3
- −16 Titanium Dioxide at #6
- −3 C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer at #12, silicone wax film
- +14.8 Volatile silicone at #2, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Low
89
- +100 Starting score
- −9 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate)
- −2 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains
Low
80
- +100 Starting score
- −15 Zinc Oxide at #3, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- −5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- ← 8 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 5 Zinc Oxide at #3, mild sebum absorbent
- → 1 Humectant polyols
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- ← 7 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 3 2 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Caprylyl Methicone, Dibutyl Adipate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- → 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- → 3 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- ← 2 Occlusives/waxes float the foundation
- ← 15 High mineral load at #3 greys under foundation
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +4 1 water-locking waxes
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.
- ✨ Centella asiatica
Full ingredient list (35)
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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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light ← 8 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
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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 ← 15 High mineral load greys under foundation
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide)
- ↑ 31.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 → nourishing humectant polyol
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↑ 3 silicone wax film
- ↑ 4 wax water lock
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Botanical extract
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Botanical extract
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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19 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↑ 2 minor malassezia feeder
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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24 Pullulan
Supporting ingredient
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Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind
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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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Botanical extract
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33 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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34 Fragrance
Fragrance
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Botanical extract
Does Illyoon Daily Defence SPF 50+ leave a white cast?
Yes, it is rated high for white cast because it is a pure mineral formula with Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide. Expect a visible film, especially on deeper skin tones.
Is the Illyoon Daily Defence SPF 50+ PA++++ mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen, using only Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide for broad-spectrum protection.
Is it good for acne-prone skin?
It has a low breakout-trigger reading and a matte finish, so it is generally suited to blemish-prone skin. The feel is a touch heavier than average, though.