Kundal Cica Tone Up Sunscreen, SPF 50+, Pa++++
71/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Kundal Cica Tone Up Sunscreen is an SPF 50+ PA++++ mineral formula using Zinc Oxide as its single UV filter, with a tone-up effect that can leave a medium, more visible white cast. It has a balanced finish and a medium weight on the skin, and it is generally low-sting with low breakout risk. With a score of 70.6/100 and moderate protection, it is a reasonable mineral option for those who want a brightening finish.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Moderate
45
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Allergens
Low
96
- +100 Starting score
- β4 Essential oils (Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water)
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White cast
Medium
50
- +100 Starting score
- β55 Zinc Oxide at #2
- β2 Titanium Dioxide as pigment (CI 77891) at #38
- β15 Pure mineral formula
- +7.2 Tone-up product, visible whitening is the point
- +6.5 PHSA dispersant, fights agglomeration
- +8.7 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Alumina, Aluminum Hydroxide)
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Fungal acne
Low
91
- +100 Starting score
- β9 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate)
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Fabric stains
Medium
45
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Iron-oxide pigments at #39, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- β15 Zinc Oxide at #2, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Hydrating
LightNourishing
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
- β 10 Glycerin at #7, the anchor humectant
- β 1 1 strong humectants (Panthenol)
- β 2 Humectant polyols
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 5 2 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Caprylyl Methicone)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 5 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 1 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer)
- β 3 Humectant syrup tackiness
- β 7.5 High mineral load at #2 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.
- β¨ Niacinamide
Full ingredient list (40)
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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1 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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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 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light β 5 mild sebum absorbent
- pills β 7.5 High mineral load greys under foundation (tinted)
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 3 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant polyol
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant polyol
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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7 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 10 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Botanical extract
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Plant oil, an emollient
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Botanical extract
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19 Panthenol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
- 1 β nourishing humectant
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20 Asiaticoside
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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22 Asiatic Acid
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Supporting ingredient
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 wax water lock
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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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30 Alumina
Supporting ingredient
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Botanical extract
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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34 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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35 Adenosine
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Supporting ingredient
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Supporting ingredient
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Colorant or pigment
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39 Iron Oxides
Colorant or pigment
- β 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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40 Iron Oxides
Colorant or pigment
Does Kundal Cica Tone Up leave a white cast?
Yes, it is rated medium for white cast, partly due to its tone-up brightening effect and Zinc Oxide base. That cast is intended to even out skin tone but can be visible.
Is the Kundal Cica Tone Up Sunscreen, SPF 50+, Pa++++ mineral or chemical?
It is a fully mineral sunscreen, using Zinc Oxide as its single UV filter. It has a balanced finish with a medium weight on the skin.
Is Kundal Cica Tone Up SPF 50 any good?
It scores 70.6/100 with moderate protection, making it a reasonable mineral choice, especially for those who want a brightening finish. Sting and breakout risk are both low.