Lakme Ultra Matte Lotion Spf 30
70/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Lakme Ultra Matte Lotion SPF 30 is a chemical lotion with a mineral assist, combining Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate and Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid with Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide. It wears matte and lightweight with low white cast and layers well under makeup, with a low sting risk. Protection is rated good. At 69.9 out of 100 it is a solid matte option for oily skin, built on an older filter base.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
72
- +17.1 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #4, UV filter
- +38.9 Zinc Oxide at #5, UV filter (UVA1 +17.1)
- +13.3 Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid at #6, UV filter
- +19.8 Titanium Dioxide at #14, UV filter (UVA1 +3)
- −18.4 UVB coverage saturated
- +1 Label claims (SPF 30)
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Health safety
High
64
- +100 Starting score
- −36 Octinoxate at #4 (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Allergens
Medium
41
- +100 Starting score
- −18 Fragrance
- −21 8 declared fragrance allergens; EU-banned: Butylphenyl Methylpropional
- −14 Sensitizing preservatives (DMDM Hydantoin, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate)
- −6 Sensitizers from 3 different categories
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White cast
Low
61
- +100 Starting score
- −30 Zinc Oxide at #5
- −6 Titanium Dioxide at #14
- −10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- +6.9 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide)
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Eye sting
Low
69
- +100 Starting score
- −11 Octinoxate at #4, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −4 Ensulizole at #6, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −8 Fragrance
- −8 6 declared fragrance allergens
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Heavy feel
Low
82
- +100 Starting score
- −22 Zinc Oxide at #5
- −2 Titanium Dioxide at #14
- +6 Volatile silicone at #2, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Low
91
- +100 Starting score
- −9 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Sucrose Distearate)
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- −10 Zinc Oxide at #5, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- −5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Hydrating
LightNourishing
- ← 8 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 2 Zinc Oxide at #5, mild sebum absorbent
- → 16 Glycerin at #3, the anchor humectant
- → 1 Light emollient/solvent (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- → 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- → 8 1 velvet elastomer fillers, blur and grip
- ← 3.5 Humectant syrup tackiness (partly offset by the base)
- ← 6 High mineral load at #5 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 →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.
- ✨ Niacinamide
Full ingredient list (37)
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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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light ← 8 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
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3 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 16 → nourishing the anchor humectant
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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate)
- ↑ 17.1 UV protection
- ↑ 11 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide)
- ↑ 38.9 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 10 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light ← 2 mild sebum absorbent
- pills ← 6 High mineral load greys under foundation
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Legacy UV filter (Ensulizole)
- ↑ 13.3 UV protection
- ↑ 4 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 1 → nourishing light emollient
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11 Niacinamide
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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pH adjuster
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13 Fragrance
Fragrance
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 19.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Supporting ingredient
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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21 Allantoin
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Botanical extract
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Supporting ingredient
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27 Dimethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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30 Linalool
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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31 Citronellol
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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Supporting ingredient
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Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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35 Limonene
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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36 Geraniol
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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Supporting ingredient
Is Lakme Ultra Matte Lotion good for oily skin?
Yes, it suits oily skin well. It wears matte and lightweight, layers well under makeup, and is generally low risk for clogging pores.
Does the Lakme Ultra Matte Lotion Spf 30 leave a white cast?
No, white cast is low. It is mostly chemical with a small Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide assist, and finishes matte on skin.
Is Lakme Ultra Matte Lotion a good sunscreen?
It scores 69.9 out of 100, a solid mid-pack result with good protection. The matte finish is its strength, while the older filter base is the main limiter.