Josie Maran Argan Daily Moisturizer Mineral Spf 47 Protect And Perfect
78/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Josie Maran Argan Daily Moisturizer Mineral SPF 47 is a pure mineral sunscreen built on titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. It has a balanced finish with a lightweight, non-stinging feel and a low white cast, which is favorable for a mineral formula. Pore-clogging risk is generally low. With good protection and a score of 77.7/100, it is a pleasant daily mineral moisturizer for those who want sun care folded into their routine.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
74
- +33 Titanium Dioxide at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +5)
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- β1 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +1 Label claims (SPF 47)
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Allergens
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- β18 Fragrance
- β3 1 declared fragrance allergens
- β9 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
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White cast
Low
84
- +100 Starting score
- β7 Zinc Oxide, 9.4% declared (nano)
- β9 Titanium Dioxide, 5.9% declared (nano)
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- β15 Pure mineral formula (15.3% total declared)
- +20.5 Iron-oxide undertone, partial masking
- +2 PHSA dispersant, fights agglomeration
- +2.8 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Alumina, Hydrogen Dimethicone)
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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
72
- +100 Starting score
- β8 Zinc Oxide, 9.4% declared
- β10 Titanium Dioxide, 5.9% declared
- β10 Both minerals in the top 3, dual mineral paste
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Comedogenic
Low
81
- +100 Starting score
- β2 Isopropyl Myristate at #28, heavy comedogenic ester
- β17 Ethylhexyl Palmitate at #6, heavy comedogenic ester
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Fungal acne
Medium
41
- +100 Starting score
- β9 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil)
- β50 5 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Isopropyl Myristate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate)
- +0 Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil at #32, jojoba wax ester, fungal-acne exception (not penalized)
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Fabric stains
Medium
40
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Iron-oxide pigments at #25, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- β15 Titanium Dioxide at #1, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- β 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Nylon-12)
- β 2 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
- β 2 Titanium Dioxide at #1, mild sebum absorbent
- β 4 Glycerin at #12, the anchor humectant
- β 2 2 emollient lipids (Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil)
- β 2 Light emollient/solvent (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Nylon-12)
- β 2 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 2 2 emollient lipids (Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil)
- β 5 2 slippy emollient esters (Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Myristate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 2 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 2 Occlusives/waxes float the foundation
- β 3.8 High mineral load at #1 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¨ Aloe vera
- β¨ Vitamin E
Full ingredient list (44)
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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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 33 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 9 5.9% declared (nano)
- β 10 5.9% declared
- 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), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 7 9.4% declared (nano)
- β 8 9.4% declared
- light β 5 mild sebum absorbent
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 2 β nourishing light emollient
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5 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 17 heavy comedogenic ester
- 4 β dewy slippy emollient ester
- β 24 feeds malassezia
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide)
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 2 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 2 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 14 feeds malassezia
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10 Mica
Colorant or pigment
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11 Nylon-12
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
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12 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 4 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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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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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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18 Alumina
Supporting ingredient
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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25 Ci 77491
Colorant or pigment
- β 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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Plant oil, an emollient
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27 Mg Stearate+
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 heavy comedogenic ester
- 1 β dewy slippy emollient ester
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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29 Fragrance
Fragrance
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30 Iron Oxides
Colorant or pigment
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31 Bisabolol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Botanical extract
- 1 β nourishing emollient lipid
- 1 β dewy emollient lipid
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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34 Ci 77491
Colorant or pigment
-
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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36 Farnesol
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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Supporting ingredient
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38 Laureth-12
Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Botanical extract
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40 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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42 Citric Acid
pH adjuster
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
Does Josie Maran Argan Mineral SPF 47 leave a white cast?
White cast is low for a mineral formula. It uses titanium dioxide and zinc oxide but tends to wear without a strong whitening effect.
Is the Josie Maran Argan Daily Moisturizer Mineral Spf 47 Protect And Perfect mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen, built on titanium dioxide and zinc oxide with no chemical UV filters.
Is it good for acne-prone skin?
It is generally a reasonable pick. Pore-clogging risk is low and the balanced finish stays comfortable for most skin types.