innisfree Daily UV Defense Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 45
74/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
innisfree Daily UV Defense Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 45 is a pure mineral sunscreen using Zinc Oxide as its sole UV filter. It finishes matte and feels lightweight, with low white cast that is favorable for a mineral formula. Low breakout-trigger and low sweat-sting ratings make it generally gentle for sensitive and acne-prone skin. Protection is rated moderate and it scores 73.9/100 with a disqualifying flag, a clean daily mineral option for those who prefer zinc-only formulas.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Moderate
42
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +1 Label claims (SPF 45)
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White cast
Low
67
- +100 Starting score
- β21 Zinc Oxide, 17% declared (nano)
- β15 Pure mineral formula (17% total declared)
- +2.5 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane)
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Heavy feel
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- β30 Zinc Oxide, 17% declared
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Fungal acne
Low
86
- +100 Starting score
- β14 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate)
- +0 Saccharomyces Ferment at #35, ferment, disputed Malassezia trigger (not penalized)
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Zinc Oxide at #1, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- β 4.5 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Polymethylsilsesquioxane)
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #1, mild sebum absorbent
- β 2 Sodium Hyaluronate at #25, hyaluronic family
- β 1 1 strong humectants (Panthenol)
- β 1 Humectant polyols
- β 1 1 emollient lipids (Squalane)
- β 6 Ceramide barrier lipids
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 4 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Silica)
- β 4 2 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Propylheptyl Caprylate, Caprylyl Methicone)
- β 1 1 emollient lipids (Squalane)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 2 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 4 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 7.5 High mineral load at #1 greys under foundation (nano)
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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 (46)
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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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 21 17% declared (nano)
- β 30 17% declared
- 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 (nano)
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2 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 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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Supporting ingredient
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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16 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Colorant or pigment
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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22 Ci 77288
Colorant or pigment
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23 Mica
Colorant or pigment
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 β nourishing hyaluronic family
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26 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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27 Squalane
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 1 β nourishing emollient lipid
- 1 β dewy emollient lipid
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28 Ceramide NP
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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29 Niacinamide
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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31 Panthenol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
- 1 β nourishing humectant
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Supporting ingredient
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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38 Asiaticoside
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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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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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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45 Asiatic Acid
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
Does innisfree Daily UV Defense Mineral leave a white cast?
No, it is rated low for white cast, which is favorable for a mineral formula. The matte, lightweight finish generally blends in well.
Is the innisfree Daily UV Defense Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 45 mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen, using Zinc Oxide as its sole UV filter, with no chemical filters.
Is innisfree Mineral Sunscreen good for acne-prone skin?
Low breakout-trigger and low sweat-sting ratings make it generally gentle for sensitive and acne-prone skin. It scores 73.9/100 with moderate protection.