La Shield SPF 80 Sunscreen
90/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
La Shield SPF 80 Sunscreen is a mineral-modern hybrid that blends Tinosorb M, Uvinul A Plus, and Uvinul T 150 with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide for very high labeled protection. It is lightweight with a balanced finish, though it may leave a moderate white cast that is common with added mineral filters. It does not commonly sting and is generally low risk for breakouts. With excellent protection and an 89.5/100 score, it is a strong high-SPF option for demanding sun exposure.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
100
- +48 Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +34.2 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #6, UV filter (UVA1 +20.9)
- +20.9 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #7, UV filter
- +32.8 Zinc Oxide at #10, UV filter (UVA1 +14.4)
- +26.4 Titanium Dioxide at #11, UV filter (UVA1 +4)
- −26.5 UVB coverage saturated
- −23.5 UVA2 coverage saturated
- −12.3 UVA1 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 80)
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White cast
Medium
38
- +100 Starting score
- −12 Zinc Oxide at #10
- −15 Titanium Dioxide at #11
- −10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- −25 Tinosorb M at #2, may look bluish-grey on deeper skin tones
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Heavy feel
Low
86
- +100 Starting score
- −8 Zinc Oxide at #10
- −6 Titanium Dioxide at #11
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Fungal acne
Low
86
- +100 Starting score
- −14 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (PEG-100 Stearate)
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Fabric stains
Low
75
- +100 Starting score
- −15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #6, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
- −5 Zinc Oxide at #10, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- −5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- ← 3 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Xanthan Gum)
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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 (13)
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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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb M), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 48 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 25 may look bluish-grey on deeper skin tones
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 → nourishing humectant polyol
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus)
- ↑ 34.2 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150)
- ↑ 20.9 UV protection
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 14 feeds malassezia
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10 Zinc Oxide
Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 32.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 5 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 26.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
Is La Shield SPF 80 mineral or chemical?
It is a mineral-modern hybrid. It blends modern chemical filters, such as Tinosorb M, Uvinul A Plus, and Uvinul T 150, with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide.
Does La Shield SPF 80 leave a white cast?
It can leave a moderate white cast, which is common with the added mineral filters. It wears lightweight with a balanced finish.
Is La Shield SPF 80 good for high sun exposure?
Yes, it has very high labeled SPF 80 with excellent protection and scores 89.5/100, making it a strong option for demanding sun exposure.