La Shield Matte Sunscreen Gel 50 SPF
71/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
La Shield Matte Sunscreen Gel is a pure mineral sunscreen using Zinc Oxide. It wears lightweight with a matte finish and generally does not sting the eyes, though white cast runs high, which is common for zinc gels. Makeup compatibility is okay. With a 71.0/100 score and moderate protection, it is a matte mineral option best suited to those who prioritize a shine-free finish over an invisible one.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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White cast
High
30
- +100 Starting score
- −55 Zinc Oxide at #3
- −15 Pure mineral formula
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Heavy feel
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- −40 Zinc Oxide at #3
- +10 Volatile silicone at #1, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Low
76
- +100 Starting score
- −24 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate)
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- −15 Zinc Oxide at #3, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- ← 8 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 5 Zinc Oxide at #3, mild sebum absorbent
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- ← 7 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 2 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Coco-Caprylate/Caprate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- → 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- → 8 1 velvet elastomer fillers, blur and grip
- → 2 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- ← 15 High mineral load at #3 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 (8)
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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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
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light ← 5 mild sebum absorbent
- pills ← 15 High mineral load greys under foundation
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 24 feeds malassezia
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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
Does La Shield Matte Sunscreen Gel leave a white cast?
White cast is high. As a pure Zinc Oxide gel it can leave a visible cast, which is common for mineral matte formulas.
Is the La Shield Matte Sunscreen Gel 50 SPF good for oily skin?
Yes. The finish is matte and the formula rates low for pore-clogging, so it commonly suits oily and combination skin that want a shine-free look.
Is it mineral or chemical?
It is fully mineral. The only UV filter is Zinc Oxide.