Joy Revivify Hello Sun Physical Sunscreen SPF 50 Pa++++
78/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Joy Revivify Hello Sun Physical Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++ is a pure mineral formula using zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. It is lightweight with a balanced finish and layers excellently under makeup, with low pore-clogging potential, though white cast is commonly medium as is typical for mineral filters. With good protection and a score of 78.4 out of 100, it is a solid mineral pick for those who want chemical-free high SPF.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
69
- +38.9 Zinc Oxide at #5, UV filter (UVA1 +17.1)
- +26.4 Titanium Dioxide at #11, UV filter (UVA1 +4)
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Allergens
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- −18 Fragrance
- −12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
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White cast
Medium
37
- +100 Starting score
- −30 Zinc Oxide at #5
- −15 Titanium Dioxide at #11
- −10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- −15 Pure mineral formula
- +7 PHSA dispersant, fights agglomeration
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Eye sting
Low
98
- +100 Starting score
- −8 Fragrance
- +6 Mineral filter system, low-sting filters
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Heavy feel
Low
79
- +100 Starting score
- −22 Zinc Oxide at #5
- −6 Titanium Dioxide at #11
- +7 Volatile silicone at #2, flashes off
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- −10 Zinc Oxide at #5, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- −5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- ← 4.5 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Aluminium Starch Octenylsuccinate)
- ← 8 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 2 Zinc Oxide at #5, mild sebum absorbent
- → 4 Glycerin at #10, the anchor humectant
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- ← 4 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Aluminium Starch Octenylsuccinate)
- ← 7 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 1 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Caprylyl Methicone)
- → 6 1 emollient lipids (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
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Makeup base
Excellent
PillsPrimer
- → 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- → 8 1 velvet elastomer fillers, blur and grip
- → 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
- → 3 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- ← 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 (22)
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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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light ← 8 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide)
- ↑ 38.9 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 10 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light ← 2 mild sebum absorbent
- pills ← 6 High mineral load greys under foundation
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 6 → dewy emollient lipid
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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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10 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 4 → nourishing the anchor humectant
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 26.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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12 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
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13 Dimethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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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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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Supporting ingredient
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22 Fragrance
Fragrance
Does Joy Revivify Hello Sun Physical Sunscreen SPF 50 leave a white cast?
White cast is commonly medium, as is typical for a pure mineral formula using zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. It wears lightweight with a balanced finish. Blending it in well helps reduce any cast.
Can I wear it under makeup?
Yes, it rates as an excellent makeup base and its low pore-clogging potential helps it sit under foundation. The lightweight feel is a plus. The main trade-off is the medium white cast.
Is the Joy Revivify Hello Sun Physical Sunscreen SPF 50 Pa++++ mineral or chemical?
It is fully mineral, using zinc oxide and titanium dioxide only, with no chemical filters. It provides SPF 50 PA++++ protection. It scores 78.4 out of 100 with good rated defense.