Invisible Zinc SPF 50+ Sheer Defence Facial Moisturiser
70/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Invisible Zinc SPF 50+ Sheer Defence Facial Moisturiser is a pure mineral sunscreen built on Zinc Oxide alone. It wears balanced but carries a high white cast and sits somewhat heavier, which is typical of zinc-only formulas. It does not commonly sting and breakout risk is low. Protection is rated moderate, and with a score of 69.7 it is a reasonable mineral moisturiser for those who prefer a single physical filter.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Moderate
43
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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White cast
High
30
- +100 Starting score
- −55 Zinc Oxide at #1
- −15 Pure mineral formula
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- −15 Zinc Oxide at #1, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- ← 5 Zinc Oxide at #1, mild sebum absorbent
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- ← 15 High mineral load at #1 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 (6)
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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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 ← 15 High mineral load greys under foundation
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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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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
Does Invisible Zinc SPF 50+ leave a white cast?
Yes, white cast is rated high because it is a zinc-only formula, so expect some visible cast despite the Sheer Defence name.
Is the Invisible Zinc SPF 50+ Sheer Defence Facial Moisturiser mineral or chemical?
It is pure mineral, built entirely on Zinc Oxide.
Is it good for sensitive or acne-prone skin?
It does not commonly sting and breakout risk is low, so it suits sensitive and acne-prone skin, though it sits somewhat heavier.