Lukewarm Sunscreen SPF 50+ Pa++++
74/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Lukewarm Sunscreen is an SPF 50+ PA++++ hybrid formula combining Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide with chemical filters Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol and Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate. It commonly wears lightweight with a balanced finish, though the mineral load can leave a more visible white cast. Protection is rated excellent for high daily UV defense. At 73.6/100 it is generally a strong choice for those who do not mind some cast.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
99
- +48 Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +31.4 Titanium Dioxide at #6, UV filter (UVA1 +4.8)
- +38.9 Zinc Oxide at #7, UV filter (UVA1 +17.1)
- +14.4 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #9, UV filter
- −24 UVB coverage saturated
- −13.8 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Health safety
Medium
54
- +100 Starting score
- −36 Octinoxate at #9 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- −10 Propylparaben at #16, endocrine-scrutinized preservative
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Allergens
Low
62
- +100 Starting score
- −18 Fragrance
- −12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
- −8 Sensitizing preservatives (DMDM Hydantoin)
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White cast
High
0
- +100 Starting score
- −30 Zinc Oxide at #7
- −35 Titanium Dioxide at #6
- −10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- −25 Tinosorb M at #1, may look bluish-grey on deeper skin tones
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Eye sting
Low
87
- +100 Starting score
- −5 Octinoxate at #9, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −8 Fragrance
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Heavy feel
Low
66
- +100 Starting score
- −22 Zinc Oxide at #7
- −16 Titanium Dioxide at #6
- −8 Stearic Acid at #2, rich gel-network thickener
- +11.5 Volatile silicone at #5, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Low
82
- +100 Starting score
- −18 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- −10 Titanium Dioxide at #6, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- −5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- ← 5 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 2 Zinc Oxide at #7, mild sebum absorbent
- → 1 Glycerin at #18, the anchor humectant
- → 0.5 1 fatty-alcohol emollients (Cetyl Alcohol)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- ← 4 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- → 5 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- ← 2 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Cellulose Gum)
- ← 6 High mineral load at #6 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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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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↑ 8 rich gel-network thickener
- ↑ 18 minor malassezia feeder
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light ← 5 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide)
- ↑ 31.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 10 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- pills ← 6 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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Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind
- 0.5 → nourishing fatty-alcohol emollient
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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 14.4 UV protection
- ↑ 5 migrates into eyes with sweat
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pH adjuster
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
- ↓ 10 endocrine-scrutinized preservative
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17 Sodium
Supporting ingredient
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18 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 → nourishing the anchor humectant
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19 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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20 Fragrance
Fragrance
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Supporting ingredient
Does Lukewarm Sunscreen leave a white cast?
Because it contains Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide, it can leave a more visible white cast. The finish is generally balanced and the product wears lightweight.
Is the Lukewarm Sunscreen SPF 50+ Pa++++ mineral or chemical?
It is a hybrid formula, combining mineral filters Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide with chemical filters such as Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol.
Is it a good sunscreen?
Yes, it is SPF 50+ PA++++ with excellent protection, scoring 73.6/100. It is generally a strong choice for those who do not mind some white cast.