Instree Hyaluronic Acid Natural Sun Cream SPF 50+ Pa++++
74/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Instree Hyaluronic Acid Natural Sun Cream SPF 50+ is a pure mineral sunscreen built on zinc oxide for broad-spectrum coverage. It wears matte with low white cast and a lightweight feel, which is unusual for a mineral formula, and it is non-stinging with low breakout risk. The added hyaluronic acid is aimed at hydration. With a score of 74.2/100 and moderate protection, it is a comfortable daily mineral option that works okay under makeup.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Moderate
45
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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White cast
Low
61
- +100 Starting score
- −27.5 Zinc Oxide at #2 (nano)
- −15 Pure mineral formula
- +3 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane)
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Heavy feel
Low
66
- +100 Starting score
- −40 Zinc Oxide at #2
- +6 Volatile hydrocarbon at #6, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Low
91
- +100 Starting score
- −9 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate)
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- −15 Zinc Oxide at #2, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- ← 3 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer)
- ← 4 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 5 Zinc Oxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
- → 1 Glycerin at #14, the anchor humectant
- → 2 Sodium Hyaluronate at #13, hyaluronic family
- → 3 3 strong humectants (Panthenol, Betaine, Inositol)
- → 1 Humectant polyols
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- ← 2 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane)
- ← 4 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 3 2 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Propylheptyl Caprylate, Caprylyl Methicone)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- → 2 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- → 3 Quick-setting carrier, fast, even canvas
- → 3 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- ← 7.5 High mineral load at #2 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 →Full ingredient list (30)
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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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 (nano)
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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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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 → nourishing humectant polyol
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Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
- light ← 4 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
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 → nourishing hyaluronic family
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14 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 → nourishing the anchor humectant
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light ← 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte ← 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Supporting ingredient
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light ← 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte ← 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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26 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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pH adjuster
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28 Betaine
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 → nourishing humectant
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29 Inositol
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 → nourishing humectant
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30 Panthenol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
- 1 → nourishing humectant
Does Instree Hyaluronic Acid Sun Cream leave a white cast?
No, white cast is rated low, which is unusual for a mineral formula. It wears matte and lightweight despite using zinc oxide.
Is the Instree Hyaluronic Acid Natural Sun Cream SPF 50+ Pa++++ mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen built on zinc oxide, with no chemical filters.
Is it good for oily skin?
Yes, it is generally well suited. The matte finish and low pore-clogging risk make it comfortable for oily and combination skin.