La Shield FISICO Sunscreen Gel Spf 50+ Pa+++
72/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
La Shield FISICO Sunscreen Gel SPF 50+ PA+++ is a pure mineral sunscreen built on zinc oxide. It dries to a matte finish and stays lightweight, but carries a high white cast that can be noticeable, which is common for fully mineral formulas. Its low sweat-sting and low breakout-trigger ratings make it generally gentle and suitable for oily or sensitive skin. Protection rates as moderate and it scores 72 out of 100. A solid matte mineral pick if white cast is not a concern.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Moderate
44
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #3, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +3 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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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
- → 9 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
- +3 1 film-forming polymers that lock the formula on for 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
Full ingredient list (14)
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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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
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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
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
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12 Dimethiconol
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Film former, locks the formula onto skin for water resistance
- ↑ 3 film former
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14 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
Does La Shield FISICO Sunscreen Gel leave a white cast?
Yes, it rates high for white cast, which can be noticeable. This is common for fully mineral formulas, since it uses zinc oxide as its only filter.
Is the La Shield FISICO Sunscreen Gel Spf 50+ Pa+++ good for oily or sensitive skin?
Yes, it dries matte with low sweat-sting and low breakout-trigger ratings, so it is generally gentle and suited to oily or sensitive skin. The feel stays lightweight.
Is La Shield FISICO a good sunscreen?
It scores 72 out of 100 with moderate protection. It is a solid matte mineral pick if you do not mind some white cast.