Juv Matte-fluid UV Protection SPF 50 Pa++++
82/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Juv Matte-fluid UV Protection SPF 50 Pa++++ is a pure mineral sunscreen using titanium dioxide and zinc oxide in a fluid format. Unusually for an all-mineral formula it keeps white cast low and finishes matte, stays lightweight, and rates excellent as a makeup base, which suits oily and combination skin. Pore-clogging potential is low. With good protection and a score of 82.4/100, it is a standout mineral fluid for those who want zinc and titanium without the usual cast.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
68
- +31.4 Titanium Dioxide at #7, UV filter (UVA1 +4.8)
- +32.8 Zinc Oxide at #10, UV filter (UVA1 +14.4)
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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White cast
Low
67
- +100 Starting score
- −12 Zinc Oxide at #10
- −35 Titanium Dioxide at #7
- −10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- −15 Pure mineral formula
- +36 Iron-oxide undertone, partial masking
- +2.5 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane)
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Heavy feel
Low
82
- +100 Starting score
- −8 Zinc Oxide at #10
- −16 Titanium Dioxide at #7
- +6 Volatile silicone at #3, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Safe
100
- +100 Starting score
- +0 Dimethicone at #1, a safe base that does not feed Malassezia
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Fabric stains
Medium
45
- +100 Starting score
- −40 Iron-oxide pigments at #11, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- −10 Titanium Dioxide at #7, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- −5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- ← 5 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane)
- ← 8 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- ← 6 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane)
- ← 7 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 2 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Diisopropyl Sebacate)
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Makeup base
Excellent
PillsPrimer
- → 12 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- → 8 1 velvet elastomer fillers, blur and grip
- → 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
- → 2 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- ← 3 High mineral load at #7 greys under foundation (tinted)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.
How we rate water resistance →Skincare extras
Beneficial actives this formula contains. Informational only, not part of the rating: their effect depends on a concentration the label does not disclose.
- ✨ Vitamin E
- ✨ Aloe vera
Full ingredient list (29)
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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light ← 5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte ← 6 sebum-absorbing powder
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide)
- ↑ 31.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 10 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- pills ← 3 High mineral load greys under foundation (tinted)
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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10 Zinc Oxide
Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 32.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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11 Ci 77492
Colorant or pigment
- ↑ 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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19 Ci 77499
Colorant or pigment
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Botanical extract
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21 Melanin
Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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23 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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25 Ci 77491
Colorant or pigment
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26 Sorbic Acid
Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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27 Benzoic Acid
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 Juv Matte-fluid UV Protection leave a white cast?
No, white cast is low, which is unusual for an all-mineral formula. It wears with a matte finish.
Is the Juv Matte-fluid UV Protection SPF 50 Pa++++ good for oily or acne-prone skin?
Yes, it is a strong match. It finishes matte, has low pore-clogging potential, and rates excellent as a makeup base.
Is this sunscreen mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen, using titanium dioxide and zinc oxide in a fluid format.
Is Juv Matte-fluid UV Protection any good?
Yes, it scores 82.4/100 with good measured protection. It is a standout mineral fluid for those who want zinc and titanium without the usual cast.