Invisible Zinc SPF 50 Face & Body
69/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Invisible Zinc SPF 50 Face & Body is a pure mineral sunscreen using Zinc Oxide as its only filter, a gentle choice often favored for sensitive skin. It has a balanced finish and does not sting, but as a high-zinc formula it can leave a visible white cast and feels moderately heavy on the skin. With a 69/100 score and moderate measured protection at SPF 50, it suits those who specifically want a mineral-only option and do not mind a heavier, more noticeable layer.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Moderate
37
- +38.9 Zinc Oxide at #5, UV filter (UVA1 +17.1)
- ×0.9 Limited long-UVA1 coverage
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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White cast
High
30
- +100 Starting score
- −55 Zinc Oxide, 25% declared
- −15 Pure mineral formula (25% total declared)
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Fabric stains
Low
90
- +100 Starting score
- −10 Zinc Oxide at #5, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- ← 2 Zinc Oxide at #5, mild sebum absorbent
- → 1 Humectant polyols
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- ← 6 High mineral load at #5 greys under foundation
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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 (5)
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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Supporting ingredient
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 → nourishing humectant polyol
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide)
- ↑ 38.9 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 55 25% declared
- ↑ 40 25% declared
- ↑ 10 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light ← 2 mild sebum absorbent
- pills ← 6 High mineral load greys under foundation
Does Invisible Zinc SPF 50 leave a white cast?
Yes, it is rated high for white cast, which is common for zinc-only mineral formulas. It can leave a visible pale film and feels moderately heavy on the skin.
Is the Invisible Zinc SPF 50 Face & Body mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen, using Zinc Oxide as its only filter. Mineral formulas like this are often favored for sensitive skin and it does not sting.
Is this a good sunscreen?
It scores 69/100 with moderate measured protection at SPF 50. It suits those who specifically want a mineral-only option and do not mind a heavier, more visible layer.