innisfree Intensive Triple Shield Sunscreen SPF 50+ Pa+++
79/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
innisfree Intensive Triple Shield Sunscreen SPF 50+ Pa+++ is a pure mineral sunscreen using titanium dioxide and zinc oxide for good protection at SPF 50. It wears matte and lightweight with a notably low white cast for a mineral formula, and it is generally gentle, commonly not stinging the eyes and low on pore-clogging risk. It works well as a makeup base. With a score of 79.1 out of 100, it is a strong choice for those who prefer a mineral filter without an obvious cast.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
75
- +33 Titanium Dioxide at #3, UV filter (UVA1 +5)
- +38.9 Zinc Oxide at #4, UV filter (UVA1 +17.1)
- β0.4 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +3 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Allergens
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- β18 Fragrance
- β12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
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White cast
Low
72
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Zinc Oxide at #4 (nano)
- β25 Titanium Dioxide at #3 (nano)
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- β15 Pure mineral formula
- +32.5 Iron-oxide undertone, partial masking
- +4.9 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide)
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Eye sting
Low
98
- +100 Starting score
- β8 Fragrance
- +6 Mineral filter system, low-sting filters
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Heavy feel
Low
61
- +100 Starting score
- β22 Zinc Oxide at #4
- β30 Titanium Dioxide at #3
- +13 Volatile silicone at #5, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Low
77
- +100 Starting score
- β9 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Oryza Sativa Bran Oil)
- β14 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-5 Polyricinoleate)
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Fabric stains
Medium
40
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Iron-oxide pigments at #24, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- β15 Titanium Dioxide at #3, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- β 4.5 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Boron Nitride)
- β 5 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 2 Zinc Oxide at #4, mild sebum absorbent
- β 2 Titanium Dioxide at #3, mild sebum absorbent
- β 4 Glycerin at #11, the anchor humectant
- β 2 Sodium Hyaluronate at #34, hyaluronic family
- β 1 1 strong humectants (Saccharide Isomerate)
- β 1 1 emollient lipids (Oryza Sativa Bran Oil)
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 4 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Boron Nitride)
- β 4 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 4 2 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Propylheptyl Caprylate, Caprylyl Methicone)
- β 1 1 emollient lipids (Oryza Sativa Bran Oil)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 5 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 4 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 3.8 High mineral load at #3 greys under foundation (tinted) (nano)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.
How we rate water resistance βSkincare extras
Beneficial actives this formula contains. Informational only, not part of the rating: their effect depends on a concentration the label does not disclose.
- β¨ Niacinamide
Full 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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1 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 3 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 33 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light β 2 mild sebum absorbent
- pills β 3.8 High mineral load greys under foundation (tinted) (nano)
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide)
- β 38.9 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- light β 2 mild sebum absorbent
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 5 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 14 feeds malassezia
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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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11 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 4 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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14 Niacinamide
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Colorant or pigment
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind
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22 Fragrance
Fragrance
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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24 Iron Oxides
Colorant or pigment
- β 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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27 Mica
Colorant or pigment
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Supporting ingredient
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30 Adenosine
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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31 Iron Oxides
Colorant or pigment
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Botanical extract
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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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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 β nourishing hyaluronic family
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant
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37 Propanediol
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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38 Iron Oxides
Colorant or pigment
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39 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Plant oil, an emollient
- 1 β nourishing emollient lipid
- 1 β dewy emollient lipid
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Botanical extract
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pH adjuster
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46 Citric Acid
pH adjuster
Does innisfree Intensive Triple Shield Sunscreen leave a white cast?
It is rated low on white cast, which is notable for a mineral sunscreen. The matte finish wears fairly clear, though pure mineral formulas can still show slightly on deeper skin tones.
Is the innisfree Intensive Triple Shield Sunscreen SPF 50+ Pa+++ mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen. It uses only titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, with no chemical filters, which often suits sensitive skin.
Is innisfree Intensive Triple Shield Sunscreen good for oily skin?
Yes, it is a good fit. The finish is matte and lightweight, and it is rated low on pore-clogging risk, which generally suits oily and acne-prone skin. It also works well under makeup.