Innbeauty Project Mineral Sun Glow SPF 43 Pa+++
72/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Innbeauty Project Mineral Sun Glow SPF 43 PA+++ is a pure mineral sunscreen using zinc oxide. It wears with a balanced finish and low white cast, which is helpful for a mineral formula, but feels medium in weight on the skin. It is generally gentle and low risk for breakouts and can be worn under makeup with care. With moderate protection and a score of 71.8, it is a reasonable mineral option for those who want a glowy, low-cast result.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Moderate
43
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +2 Label claims (SPF 43, PA rating)
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White cast
Low
68
- +100 Starting score
- β55 Zinc Oxide at #2
- β2 Titanium Dioxide as pigment (CI 77891) at #65
- β15 Pure mineral formula
- +36 Iron-oxide undertone, partial masking
- +3.6 PHSA dispersant, fights agglomeration
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Comedogenic
Low
98
- +100 Starting score
- β1 Glycine Soja Oil at #58, moderate comedogenic signal
- β1 Palmitic Acid at #51, moderate comedogenic signal
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Fungal acne
High
9
- +100 Starting score
- β12 1 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Sorbitan Laurate)
- β27 3 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Glycine Soja Oil, Lecithin, Hydrogenated Lecithin)
- β50 5 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Cetearyl Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate)
- β2 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Palmitic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
- +0 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride at #3, a safe base that does not feed Malassezia
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Fabric stains
Medium
45
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Iron-oxide pigments at #63, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- β15 Zinc Oxide at #2, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Hydrating
LightNourishing
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
- β 1 Glycerin at #29, the anchor humectant
- β 3 3 strong humectants (Urea, Sorbitol, Sodium Lactate)
- β 1 Humectant polyols
- β 3 2 emollient lipids (Squalane, Glycine Soja Oil)
- β 4 Light emollient/solvent (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 2 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Coco-Caprylate/Caprate)
- β 5 3 emollient lipids (Glycine Soja Oil, Squalane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 3 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 2 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 0.5 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6)
- β 7.5 High mineral load at #2 greys under foundation (tinted)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +3 1 film-forming polymers that lock the formula on for water resistance
Full ingredient list (67)
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 (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light β 5 mild sebum absorbent
- pills β 7.5 High mineral load greys under foundation (tinted)
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 4 β nourishing light emollient
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant polyol
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 14 feeds malassezia
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10 Squalane
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 2 β nourishing emollient lipid
- 3 β dewy emollient lipid
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 14 feeds malassezia
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Supporting ingredient
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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20 Niacinamide
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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22 Resveratrol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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23 Bisabolol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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24 Allantoin
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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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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29 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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32 Sorbitol
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant
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34 Serine
Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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35 Urea
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Film former, locks the formula onto skin for water resistance
- β 3 film former
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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39 Lecithin
Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 1 β dewy emollient lipid
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43 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Supporting ingredient
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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50 Lactic Acid
pH adjuster
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 1 moderate comedogenic signal
- β 2 minor malassezia feeder
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Supporting ingredient
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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56 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Plant oil, an emollient
- β 1 moderate comedogenic signal
- 1 β nourishing emollient lipid
- 1 β dewy emollient lipid
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 12 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Supporting ingredient
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63 Ci 77492
Colorant or pigment
- β 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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64 Mica
Colorant or pigment
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Colorant or pigment
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66 Ci 77491
Colorant or pigment
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67 Ci 77499
Colorant or pigment
Is this mineral or chemical sunscreen?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen using zinc oxide, at SPF 43 PA+++ for broad coverage.
Does the Innbeauty Project Mineral Sun Glow SPF 43 Pa+++ leave a white cast?
White cast is rated low, which is helpful for a mineral formula, though it feels medium in weight on the skin. It gives a glowy, balanced finish.
Is the Innbeauty Project Mineral Sun Glow SPF 43 Pa+++ good for acne-prone skin?
It is generally gentle and low risk for breakouts, so it can suit blemish-prone skin. With a score of 71.8 and moderate protection, it is a reasonable everyday mineral option.