Kundal Lightful Tone Up Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++
76/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Kundal Lightful Tone Up Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ is a pure mineral formula combining Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide. As a tone-up product the white cast runs high by design to brighten the skin, and it carries a medium weight with a matte finish. Breakout risk is low and it works well as a makeup base. Protection is good and the score is 76.2/100, a respectable mineral pick for anyone who likes a brightening effect.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
76
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +31.4 Titanium Dioxide at #6, UV filter (UVA1 +4.8)
- β0.4 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Allergens
Low
86
- +100 Starting score
- β8 4 declared fragrance allergens
- β6 Essential oils (Citrus Sinensis Oil, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil)
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White cast
High
24
- +100 Starting score
- β55 Zinc Oxide at #2
- β35 Titanium Dioxide at #6
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- β15 Pure mineral formula
- +15 Penalties exceed the scale, floored at 0
- +10 Tone-up product, visible whitening is the point
- +13.5 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide)
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Eye sting
Low
98
- +100 Starting score
- β8 4 declared fragrance allergens
- +6 Mineral filter system, low-sting filters
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Heavy feel
Medium
44
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Zinc Oxide at #2
- β16 Titanium Dioxide at #6
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Fungal acne
Low
84
- +100 Starting score
- β14 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate)
- β2 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains
Medium
40
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Iron-oxide pigments at #42, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- β15 Zinc Oxide at #2, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 4.5 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer)
- β 1 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
- β 1 Glycerin at #40, the anchor humectant
- β 1 Humectant polyols
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 4 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane)
- β 1 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 5 3 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Propylheptyl Caprylate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Caprylyl Methicone)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 5 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 4 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 4 Transfer-resistant grip resin, holds makeup
- 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 (47)
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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide)
- β 31.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 14 feeds malassezia
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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 Niacinamide
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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14 Isododecane
Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 1 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 1 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Film former, locks the formula onto skin for water resistance
- β 2 wax water lock
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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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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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Plant oil, an emollient
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Solvent base, the water phase
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Plant oil, an emollient
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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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 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 minor malassezia feeder
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Supporting ingredient
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Supporting ingredient
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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37 Adenosine
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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39 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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40 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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42 Ci 77491
Colorant or pigment
- β 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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43 Ci 77492
Colorant or pigment
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44 Limonene
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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45 Geraniol
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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46 Citronellol
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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47 Linalool
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
Does Kundal Lightful Tone Up leave a white cast?
Yes, white cast is rated high. As a tone-up sunscreen it is designed to brighten the skin, so a visible cast is part of the intended effect.
Is the Kundal Lightful Tone Up Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen, combining Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide.
Is it good under makeup and for blemish-prone skin?
It works well as a makeup base and has a low breakout risk. With good protection and a score of 76.2/100, it is a respectable choice if you like a brightening finish.