luv it SPF 50+ Pa++++ UVA UVB High Protection Anti-blemish Sunscreen
69/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
luv it SPF 50+ PA++++ is a hybrid sunscreen combining mineral filters Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide with chemical filters like Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine. It has a balanced finish but a heavy feel and a visible white cast typical of high mineral content. It is generally non-stinging with low pore-clogging risk and sits okay under makeup. Protection is rated excellent, while the 69.3/100 score reflects the heavier wear and cast.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
100
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +33 Titanium Dioxide at #3, UV filter (UVA1 +5)
- +45.6 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #6, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
- +7.6 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #7, UV filter
- +24 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane at #8, UV filter (UVA1 +12.8)
- +9.6 Octocrylene at #16, UV filter
- +7.2 Homosalate at #17, UV filter
- −34.1 UVB coverage saturated
- −27.9 UVA2 coverage saturated
- −6 UVA1 coverage saturated
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Health safety
Medium
46
- +100 Starting score
- −40 Homosalate at #17 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- −10.5 Octocrylene at #16, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- −3.5 Avobenzone at #8, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Allergens
Low
97
- +100 Starting score
- −3 Photoallergen-tail UV filters (Octocrylene)
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White cast
High
0
- +100 Starting score
- −55 Zinc Oxide at #2
- −50 Titanium Dioxide at #3
- −10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- +15 Penalties exceed the scale, floored at 0
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Eye sting
Low
83
- +100 Starting score
- −8 Avobenzone at #8, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −2 Octocrylene at #16, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −1 Homosalate at #17, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −6 Octisalate at #7, migrates into eyes with sweat
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Heavy feel
High
15
- +100 Starting score
- −40 Zinc Oxide at #2
- −30 Titanium Dioxide at #3
- −5 Cetyl Alcohol at #5, rich gel-network thickener
- −10 Both minerals in the top 3, dual mineral paste
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Fungal acne
Low
86
- +100 Starting score
- −14 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Ceteareth-25)
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Fabric stains
High
17
- +100 Starting score
- −38 Avobenzone at #8, reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
- −15 Octocrylene at #16, co-stains alongside avobenzone
- −10 Avobenzone + Octocrylene, the classic staining pair
- −15 Zinc Oxide at #2, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- −5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- ← 5 Zinc Oxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
- ← 2 Titanium Dioxide at #3, mild sebum absorbent
- → 1 1 strong humectants (Panthenol)
- → 2 Light emollient/solvent (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)
- → 1 1 fatty-alcohol emollients (Cetyl Alcohol)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- ← 15 High mineral load at #2 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.
- ✨ Centella asiatica
- ✨ Panthenol (B5)
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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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light ← 5 mild sebum absorbent
- pills ← 15 High mineral load greys under foundation
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 33 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- light ← 2 mild sebum absorbent
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 2 → nourishing light emollient
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Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind
- ↑ 5 rich gel-network thickener
- 1 → nourishing fatty-alcohol emollient
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S)
- ↑ 45.6 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Legacy UV filter (Octisalate)
- ↑ 7.6 UV protection
- ↑ 6 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Legacy UV filter (Avobenzone), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 24 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↓ 3.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- ↑ 8 migrates into eyes with sweat
- ↑ 38 reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 14 feeds malassezia
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Botanical extract
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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15 Panthenol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
- 1 → nourishing humectant
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16 Octocrylene
Legacy UV filter (Octocrylene), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 9.6 UV protection
- ↓ 10.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- ↑ 2 migrates into eyes with sweat
- ↑ 15 co-stains alongside avobenzone
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17 Homosalate
Legacy UV filter (Homosalate), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 7.2 UV protection
- ↑ 1 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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20 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
Does luv it SPF 50+ leave a white cast?
Yes, it is rated high for white cast, which is common given its Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide content. The cast may be noticeable on deeper skin tones.
Is luv it SPF 50+ mineral or chemical?
It is a hybrid sunscreen, combining mineral filters Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide with chemical filters like Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine.
Is it a good sunscreen?
Protection is rated excellent, but the 69.3/100 score reflects its heavy feel and visible white cast. Pore-clogging risk is low, so it is best for those who prioritize protection over lightweight wear.