Lancaster Sun Sensitive Tinted Mattifying Fluid SPF 50
83/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Lancaster Sun Sensitive Tinted Mattifying Fluid SPF 50 is a chemical hybrid using modern filters like bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine and ethylhexyl triazone alongside avobenzone for excellent broad-spectrum protection. It dries to a matte finish with low white cast and a lightweight feel, and the tint plus matte wear make it a good base under makeup. Its low breakout-trigger and low sting profile suit oily skin generally well. With a strong score of 82.6, it is an excellent choice for those wanting a mattifying tinted SPF.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
85
- +28.5 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane at #5, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
- +38.4 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #8, UV filter (UVA1 +12.8)
- +17.6 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #9, UV filter
- +6.4 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #12, UV filter
- +8.4 Isoamyl p-Methoxycinnamate at #14, UV filter
- −14.8 UVB coverage saturated
- −1.5 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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Health safety
High
90
- +100 Starting score
- −10 Avobenzone at #5 (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Allergens
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- −18 Fragrance
- −3 1 declared fragrance allergens
- −9 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
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White cast
Low
99
- +100 Starting score
- −2 Titanium Dioxide as pigment (CI 77891) at #37
- +1.4 Tinted formula, pigment masks the cast
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Eye sting
Low
73
- +100 Starting score
- −16 Avobenzone at #5, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −3 Octisalate at #12, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −8 Fragrance
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Fungal acne
Low
77
- +100 Starting score
- −23 2 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate)
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Fabric stains
High
15
- +100 Starting score
- −45 Avobenzone at #5, reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
- −40 Iron-oxide pigments at #38, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- ← 6.5 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Silica Dimethyl Silylate)
- → 4 Glycerin at #11, the anchor humectant
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- ← 7 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Silica Dimethyl Silylate)
- ← 6 2 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Diisopropyl Sebacate, Diisopropyl Adipate)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- → 3 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- → 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
- → 6 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +2 1 water-locking waxes
Full ingredient list (39)
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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 3 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 3 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Legacy UV filter (Avobenzone)
- ↑ 28.5 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
- ↑ 45 reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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7 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light ← 5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte ← 6 sebum-absorbing powder
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 38.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 17.6 UV protection
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 14 feeds malassezia
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11 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 4 → nourishing the anchor humectant
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Legacy UV filter (Octisalate), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 6.4 UV protection
- ↑ 3 migrates into eyes with sweat
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13 Propanediol
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Amiloxate), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 8.4 UV protection
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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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17 Tribehenin
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↑ 2 wax film
- ↑ 2 wax water lock
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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19 Fragrance
Fragrance
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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21 Bisabolol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light ← 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte ← 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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Supporting ingredient
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Botanical extract
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33 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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34 Farnesol
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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Supporting ingredient
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Colorant or pigment
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38 Iron Oxides
Colorant or pigment
- ↑ 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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39 Mica
Colorant or pigment
Does the Lancaster Sun Sensitive Tinted Mattifying Fluid SPF 50 work under makeup?
Yes, it is rated a good base under makeup. The tint and matte finish help it sit smoothly, and white cast is rated low.
Is the Lancaster Sun Sensitive Tinted Mattifying Fluid SPF 50 good for oily skin?
It generally suits oily skin. It dries matte, has a low breakout-trigger rating and a low sting risk, so it tends to keep shine in check.
Is it good?
It scores a strong 82.6 out of 100 with excellent protection. It is an excellent choice for a mattifying tinted SPF.