KrX Tinted SPF
74/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
KrX Tinted SPF is a tinted formula that combines mineral filters Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide with chemical filters like Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate and Octocrylene. It finishes matte with commonly low white cast thanks to the tint, stays lightweight, and works well as a makeup base. The filter set leans older-generation, but with good protection and a score of 74.1/100 it is generally a dependable everyday choice.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
77
- +18 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #3, UV filter
- +31.4 Titanium Dioxide at #4, UV filter (UVA1 +4.8)
- +7.6 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #5, UV filter
- +38.9 Zinc Oxide at #6, UV filter (UVA1 +17.1)
- +12.8 Octocrylene at #9, UV filter
- −28.9 UVB coverage saturated
- −3 UVA2 coverage saturated
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Health safety
Medium
54
- +100 Starting score
- −36 Octinoxate at #3 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- −10.5 Octocrylene at #9, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Allergens
Low
97
- +100 Starting score
- −3 Photoallergen-tail UV filters (Octocrylene)
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White cast
Low
79
- +100 Starting score
- −30 Zinc Oxide at #6
- −35 Titanium Dioxide at #4
- −10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- +52.5 Tinted formula, pigment masks the cast
- +1.6 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane)
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Eye sting
Low
71
- +100 Starting score
- −7 Octocrylene at #9, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −16 Octinoxate at #3, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −6 Octisalate at #5, migrates into eyes with sweat
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Heavy feel
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- −22 Zinc Oxide at #6
- −16 Titanium Dioxide at #4
- −2 Microcrystalline Wax at #19, wax film
- +10 Volatile silicone at #2, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Medium
67
- +100 Starting score
- −24 2 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Sorbitan Olivate)
- −9 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate)
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Fabric stains
High
30
- +100 Starting score
- −15 Octocrylene at #9, co-stains alongside avobenzone
- −40 Iron-oxide pigments at #24, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- −10 Titanium Dioxide at #4, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- −5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- ← 3 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Lauroyl Lysine)
- ← 8 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 2 Zinc Oxide at #6, mild sebum absorbent
- → 4 Glycerin at #11, the anchor humectant
- → 1 Light emollient/solvent (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- ← 2 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Lauroyl Lysine, Silica)
- ← 7 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- → 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- ← 3 High mineral load at #4 greys under foundation (tinted)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +2 1 water-locking waxes
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.
- ✨ Niacinamide
Full ingredient list (39)
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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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 18 UV protection
- ↑ 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
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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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Legacy UV filter (Octisalate)
- ↑ 7.6 UV protection
- ↑ 6 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide)
- ↑ 38.9 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- light ← 2 mild sebum absorbent
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 1 → nourishing light emollient
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Legacy UV filter (Octocrylene), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 12.8 UV protection
- ↓ 10.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- ↑ 7 migrates into eyes with sweat
- ↑ 15 co-stains alongside avobenzone
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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11 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 4 → nourishing the anchor humectant
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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13 Niacinamide
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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15 Dimethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 12 feeds malassezia
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 12 feeds malassezia
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Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
- ↑ 2 wax film
- ↑ 2 wax water lock
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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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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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24 Ci 77492
Colorant or pigment
- ↑ 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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25 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light ← 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte ← 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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Supporting ingredient
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27 Ci 77491
Colorant or pigment
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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32 Ci 77499
Colorant or pigment
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33 Adenosine
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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38 BHT
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
Does KrX Tinted SPF leave a white cast?
White cast is commonly low thanks to the tint, even though it contains the mineral filters Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide. It finishes matte and stays lightweight.
Is KrX Tinted SPF mineral or chemical?
It is a hybrid. It combines mineral filters Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide with chemical filters such as Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate and Octocrylene.
Does it work under makeup?
Yes, it works well as a makeup base with its matte finish and lightweight feel. It scores 74.1/100 with good protection.