Mamaearth Glow Oil Control Compact SPF 30 With Vitamin C & Turmeric
71/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Mamaearth Glow Oil Control Compact SPF 30 is a chemical-leaning sunscreen with octinoxate plus titanium dioxide and zinc oxide for broad daily coverage. It wears with a matte finish, stays lightweight, and shows low white cast, so it suits oily skin that wants shine control. It does not commonly sting and is low for pore-clogging. With a 70.6 score and good protection, it is a solid everyday compact for oilier skin.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
74
- +33 Titanium Dioxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +5)
- +17.1 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #4, UV filter
- +32.8 Zinc Oxide at #8, UV filter (UVA1 +14.4)
- −9.9 UVB coverage saturated
- +1 Label claims (SPF 30)
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Health safety
High
64
- +100 Starting score
- −36 Octinoxate at #4 (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Allergens
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- −18 Fragrance
- −12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
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White cast
Low
63
- +100 Starting score
- −12 Zinc Oxide at #8
- −50 Titanium Dioxide at #2
- −10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- −2 Titanium Dioxide as pigment (CI 77891) at #16
- +37 Iron-oxide undertone, partial masking
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Eye sting
Low
81
- +100 Starting score
- −11 Octinoxate at #4, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −8 Fragrance
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Heavy feel
Low
62
- +100 Starting score
- −8 Zinc Oxide at #8
- −30 Titanium Dioxide at #2
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Fabric stains
Medium
40
- +100 Starting score
- −40 Iron-oxide pigments at #17, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- −15 Titanium Dioxide at #2, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- −5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- ← 8 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Kaolin)
- ← 2 Titanium Dioxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- ← 7.5 High mineral load at #2 greys under foundation (tinted)
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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.
- ✨ Vitamin E
- ✨ Vitamin C
Full ingredient list (19)
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 Mica
Colorant or pigment
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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 ← 7.5 High mineral load greys under foundation (tinted)
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3 Kaolin
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light ← 8 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte ← 10 sebum-absorbing powder
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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate)
- ↑ 17.1 UV protection
- ↑ 11 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 32.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Botanical extract
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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14 Fragrance
Fragrance
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Colorant or pigment
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17 Ci 77492
Colorant or pigment
- ↑ 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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18 Ci 77491
Colorant or pigment
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19 Ci 77499
Colorant or pigment
Is Mamaearth Glow Compact good for oily skin?
Yes, it is generally a good fit for oily skin. It has a matte finish for shine control and is low for pore-clogging.
Does the Mamaearth Glow Oil Control Compact SPF 30 With Vitamin C & Turmeric leave a white cast?
White cast is generally low. Although it includes titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, it commonly stays minimal on most skin tones.
What SPF is it?
It is SPF 30, which offers a good level of daily sun protection in a compact format.