ma:nyo Foundation-free Sun Cream Moisture
86/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
ma:nyo Foundation-free Sun Cream Moisture from Manyo Factory uses a hybrid mix of mineral and modern chemical filters, including Polysilicone-15 and Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid. It sets to a matte, lightweight finish with low white cast and works well under makeup, and it is generally non-stinging. Pore-clogging risk is commonly low. With good protection and a score of 85.9/100, it is a strong everyday face option.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
71
- +28.8 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #8, UV filter (UVA1 +17.6)
- +28.8 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #18, UV filter (UVA1 +9.6)
- +7.2 Polysilicone-15 at #20, UV filter
- +8.4 Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid at #22, UV filter (UVA1 +3)
- β2 UVA2 coverage saturated
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White cast
Low
99
- +100 Starting score
- β5 Titanium Dioxide as pigment (CI 77891) at #4
- +3.5 Tinted formula, pigment masks the cast
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Fungal acne
Medium
62
- +100 Starting score
- β36 4 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate)
- β2 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains
Medium
45
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #8, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
- β40 Iron-oxide pigments at #44, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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Moisture
Hydrating
LightNourishing
- β 4.5 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Polymethylsilsesquioxane)
- β 1 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 10 Glycerin at #5, the anchor humectant
- β 2 Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid at #14, hyaluronic family
- β 2 Humectant polyols
- β 1 1 emollient lipids (Squalane)
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 4 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Silica)
- β 1 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 6 3 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dibutyl Adipate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate)
- β 1 1 emollient lipids (Squalane)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
- β 6 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 2 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Sodium Polyacrylate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, β¦)
- β 1.5 Humectant syrup tackiness (partly offset by the base)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.
How we rate water resistance βSkincare extras
Beneficial actives this formula contains. Informational only, not part of the rating: their effect depends on a concentration the label does not disclose.
- β¨ Niacinamide
- β¨ Vitamin E
Full ingredient list (45)
What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, β / β give the direction, and β / β 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 β 3 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 β nourishing humectant polyol
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Colorant or pigment
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5 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 10 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 28.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 β nourishing hyaluronic family
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15 Squalane
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 1 β nourishing emollient lipid
- 1 β dewy emollient lipid
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16 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 28.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Polysilicone-15), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 7.2 UV protection
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21 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Mexoryl SX), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 8.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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27 Tromethamine
pH adjuster
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28 Isododecane
Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 1 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 1 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind
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Supporting ingredient
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31 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 minor malassezia feeder
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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41 Adenosine
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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44 Iron Oxides
Colorant or pigment
- β 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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45 Iron Oxides
Colorant or pigment
Is ma:nyo Foundation-free Sun Cream mineral or chemical?
It uses a mineral and modern hybrid blend, combining physical filtering with modern chemical filters like Polysilicone-15 and Mexoryl SX.
Does the ma:nyo Foundation-free Sun Cream Moisture work under makeup?
Yes, it is rated good as a makeup base, with a matte, lightweight finish and low white cast, so it sits well under or in place of foundation.
Is the ma:nyo Foundation-free Sun Cream Moisture any good?
Protection is good and it scores 85.9/100, a strong result. It is a solid everyday option for those wanting a foundation-free finish.