Isntree Sensitive Balancing Sun Protection SPF 50+
78/100 overall score
Sign in to see this product's score for your skin.
About this sunscreen
Isntree Sensitive Balancing Sun Protection SPF 50+ is a 100% mineral formula built on Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide, aimed at sensitive skin. It has a matte finish and does not sting, with low breakout risk, but the high ghost_mode means a noticeable white cast is likely, and the medium heavy_mask points to a somewhat thicker feel. It sits okay under makeup. At 78.2/100 with good protection, it suits mineral fans who can accept some cast for a matte result.
Ingredient & SPF scores
βοΈ
UV protection
Good
74
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #3, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +31.4 Titanium Dioxide at #4, UV filter (UVA1 +4.8)
- β0.4 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
π»
White cast
High
15
- +100 Starting score
- β55 Zinc Oxide at #3
- β35 Titanium Dioxide at #4
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- β15 Pure mineral formula
- +15 Penalties exceed the scale, floored at 0
- +15 Coated minerals (Aluminum Hydroxide, Hydrogen Dimethicone)
πͺ¨
Heavy feel
Medium
58
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Zinc Oxide at #3
- β16 Titanium Dioxide at #4
- +14 Volatile silicone at #2, flashes off
π
Fungal acne
Low
80
- +100 Starting score
- β9 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Hydrogenated Lecithin)
- β9 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate)
- β2 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
π
Fabric stains
Low
80
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Zinc Oxide at #3, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
π§
Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- β 8 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #3, mild sebum absorbent
- β 1 Glycerin at #24, the anchor humectant
- β 2 Sodium Hyaluronate at #27, hyaluronic family
- β 1 Humectant polyols
- β 8 Ceramide barrier lipids with cholesterol/phytosphingosine partners
β¨
Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 7 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 2 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dicaprylyl Carbonate)
- β 2 1 slippy emollient esters (Cetyl Ethylhexanoate)
π
Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 2 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 15 High mineral load at #3 greys under foundation
π
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¨ Green tea
- β¨ Centella asiatica
Full ingredient list (35)
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.
-
1 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
-
Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 8 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
-
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 15 High mineral load greys under foundation
-
Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide)
- β 31.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
-
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
-
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant polyol
-
Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
-
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 2 β dewy slippy emollient ester
-
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
-
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
-
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
-
Botanical extract
-
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
-
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
-
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
-
16 Pullulan
Supporting ingredient
-
Botanical extract
-
Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
-
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
-
20 Allantoin
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
-
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
-
Supporting ingredient
-
Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
-
24 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing the anchor humectant
-
Botanical extract
-
Botanical extract
-
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 β nourishing hyaluronic family
-
28 Ceramide NP
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
-
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
-
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
-
Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
-
32 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 minor malassezia feeder
-
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
-
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
-
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
Does Isntree Sensitive Balancing Sun Protection leave a white cast?
Yes, it is likely to. The ghost_mode is rated high, which is common for 100% mineral formulas built on Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide, so a noticeable white cast can appear, especially on deeper skin tones.
Is the Isntree Sensitive Balancing Sun Protection SPF 50+ mineral or chemical?
It is a 100% mineral sunscreen, using only Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide. That makes it a common pick for sensitive skin.
Is Isntree Sensitive Balancing Sun Protection good?
It scores 78.2/100 with good protection. The matte finish and low sting suit sensitive skin, but you should expect some white cast and a slightly thicker feel.