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Lira Clinical Oil Free SPF

Lira Clinical Oil Free SPF

72/100 overall score

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About this sunscreen

Lira Clinical Oil Free SPF is a pure mineral sunscreen using zinc oxide as its sole UV filter, aimed at oily and blemish-prone skin. It has a balanced finish, stays lightweight, and does not sting, with a low pore-clogging risk that suits acne-conscious buyers. White cast is moderate, which is common for zinc-based formulas. Scoring 71.5 out of 100 with moderate protection, it is a solid oil-free mineral pick for daily wear and works well under makeup.

Ingredient & SPF scores

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UV protection

Moderate 41
  • +41 Zinc Oxide at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
How we rate uv protection β†’
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Health safety

High 100
  • +100 Starting score
How we rate health safety β†’
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Allergens

Low 100
  • +100 Starting score
How we rate allergens β†’
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White cast

Medium 35
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’55 Zinc Oxide, 21% declared
  • βˆ’15 Pure mineral formula (21% total declared)
  • +4.9 Coated minerals (Methicone)
How we rate white cast β†’
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Eye sting

Low 100
  • +100 Starting score
How we rate eye sting β†’
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Heavy feel

Low 66
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’40 Zinc Oxide, 21% declared
  • βˆ’6 Tribehenin at #8, wax film
  • +11.5 Volatile silicone at #2, flashes off
How we rate heavy feel β†’
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Comedogenic

Low 100
  • +100 Starting score
How we rate comedogenic β†’
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Fungal acne

Low 82
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’18 1 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Sorbitan Isostearate)
How we rate fungal acne β†’
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Fabric stains

Low 85
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’15 Zinc Oxide at #1, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
How we rate fabric stains β†’
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Moisture

Light
LightNourishing
  • ← 8 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
  • ← 5 Zinc Oxide at #1, mild sebum absorbent
  • β†’ 1 Glycerin at #28, the anchor humectant
How we rate moisture β†’
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Finish

Balanced
MatteDewy
  • ← 7 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
  • β†’ 6 1 emollient lipids (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
How we rate finish β†’
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Makeup base

Good
PillsPrimer
  • β†’ 11 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
  • β†’ 12 3 velvet elastomer fillers, blur and grip
  • β†’ 2 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
  • ← 2 Occlusives/waxes float the foundation
  • ← 15 High mineral load at #1 greys under foundation
How we rate makeup base β†’
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Water resistance

Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
  • +4 1 water-locking waxes
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Full ingredient list (36)

What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, ↑ / ↓ give the direction, and ← / β†’ shift a slider toward its ends (finish, moisture, makeup base). Auto-derived from our scoring rules and the ingredient's position.

  1. 1 Zinc Oxide

    Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter

    • ↑ 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
    • ↑ 55 21% declared
    • ↑ 40 21% declared
    • ↑ 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
    • light ← 5 mild sebum absorbent
    • pills ← 15 High mineral load greys under foundation
  2. 2 Cyclopentasiloxane

    Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish

    • light ← 8 volatile carrier, flashes off
    • matte ← 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
  3. 3 PEG-10 Dimethicone

    Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

  4. Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  5. 5 Methicone

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  6. Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • 6 β†’ dewy emollient lipid
  7. 7 Dimethicone

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  8. 8 Tribehenin

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • ↑ 6 wax film
    • ↑ 4 wax water lock
  9. 9 Calcium Behenate

    Supporting ingredient

  10. Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  11. Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  12. 12 Sorbitan Isostearate

    Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

    • ↑ 18 feeds malassezia
  13. Botanical extract

  14. 14 Dimethiconol

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  15. 15 Hexyl Laurate

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  16. Supporting ingredient

  17. Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin

  18. Botanical extract

  19. Botanical extract

  20. Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin

  21. Botanical extract

  22. Soothing, skin-conditioning active

  23. 23 Resveratrol

    Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin

  24. Supporting ingredient

  25. 25 Glycosaminoglycans

    Supporting ingredient

  26. Botanical extract

  27. Botanical extract

  28. 28 Glycerin

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

    • 1 β†’ nourishing the anchor humectant
  29. Botanical extract

  30. Botanical extract

  31. 31 Primula Veris Extract

    Botanical extract

  32. 32 Cacao Extract

    Botanical extract

  33. Botanical extract

  34. Botanical extract

  35. 35 Licorice Extract

    Botanical extract

  36. 36 Halidrys Siliquo

    Supporting ingredient

Is Lira Clinical Oil Free SPF good for oily or acne-prone skin?

It is generally a good fit. It has an oil-free balanced finish and a low pore-clogging risk, which suits oily and blemish-prone skin. It also does not sting.

Is the Lira Clinical Oil Free SPF mineral or chemical?

It is a pure mineral sunscreen. Zinc oxide is the only UV filter, which is why white cast is moderate, as is common with zinc-based formulas.

Is this a good sunscreen?

It scores 71.5 out of 100 with moderate protection. It is a solid oil-free mineral choice for daily wear and works well under makeup.

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