Lirene Natura Sun Natural Protective Emulsion For Face And Body SPF 50
76/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Lirene Natura Sun Natural Protective Emulsion For Face And Body SPF 50 is a pure mineral emulsion using Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide. It has a balanced finish and a moderately substantial feel, with a medium chance of a white cast that is common with mineral filters. It does not sting and is generally acne-friendly, and it layers okay under makeup. With good protection and a score of 75.7/100, it is a reliable mineral option for face and body.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
74
- +33 Titanium Dioxide at #3, UV filter (UVA1 +5)
- +38.9 Zinc Oxide at #4, UV filter (UVA1 +17.1)
- −0.4 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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Allergens
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- −18 Fragrance
- −4 2 declared fragrance allergens
- −8 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
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White cast
Medium
32
- +100 Starting score
- −30 Zinc Oxide at #4
- −25 Titanium Dioxide at #3 (nano)
- −10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- −15 Pure mineral formula
- +12 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Hydrogen Dimethicone)
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Eye sting
Low
97
- +100 Starting score
- −8 Fragrance
- −4 2 declared fragrance allergens
- +9 Mineral filter system, low-sting filters
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Heavy feel
Medium
56
- +100 Starting score
- −22 Zinc Oxide at #4
- −30 Titanium Dioxide at #3
- +7.8 Volatile hydrocarbon at #5, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Medium
42
- +100 Starting score
- −24 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Canola Oil)
- −24 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate)
- −10 2 different Malassezia-feeding families high in the list
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Fabric stains
Low
80
- +100 Starting score
- −15 Titanium Dioxide at #3, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- −5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- ← 4 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 2 Zinc Oxide at #4, mild sebum absorbent
- ← 2 Titanium Dioxide at #3, mild sebum absorbent
- → 4 Glycerin at #9, the anchor humectant
- → 4 1 emollient lipids (Canola Oil)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- ← 4 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 3 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dicaprylyl Carbonate)
- → 6 1 emollient lipids (Canola Oil)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- → 3 Quick-setting carrier, fast, even canvas
- → 3 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- ← 2 Occlusives/waxes float the foundation
- ← 15 High mineral load at #3 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 →Full ingredient list (21)
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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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 33 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light ← 2 mild sebum absorbent
- pills ← 15 High mineral load greys under foundation
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide)
- ↑ 38.9 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- light ← 2 mild sebum absorbent
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Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
- light ← 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 24 feeds malassezia
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Plant oil, an emollient
- 4 → nourishing emollient lipid
- 6 → dewy emollient lipid
- ↑ 24 feeds malassezia
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Botanical extract
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9 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 4 → nourishing the anchor humectant
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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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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Supporting ingredient
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19 Fragrance
Fragrance
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20 Limonene
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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21 Geraniol
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
Is Lirene Natura Sun Emulsion mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen, using Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide for protection.
Does the Lirene Natura Sun Natural Protective Emulsion For Face And Body SPF 50 leave a white cast?
It has a medium chance of a white cast, which is common with mineral filters, so blending it in well helps.
Is it a good sunscreen?
Yes. It offers good protection for face and body and earns a solid score of 75.7/100.