md:ceuticals 3D Moisturizing Sunscreen Protection SPF 50+
72/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
md:ceuticals 3D Moisturizing Sunscreen Protection SPF 50+ is a pure mineral sunscreen using Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide. It finishes matte and wears lightweight, and is generally low-sting with low breakout risk, but the mineral formula can leave a visible white cast on deeper skin tones. Protection is rated good and makeup compatibility is okay. With a score of 72.0/100 it is a decent mineral option, best for those who do not mind a possible cast.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
74
- +33 Titanium Dioxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +5)
- +38.9 Zinc Oxide at #6, UV filter (UVA1 +17.1)
- −0.4 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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Health safety
High
90
- +100 Starting score
- −10 Propylparaben at #20, 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 (Diazolidinyl Urea)
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White cast
High
0
- +100 Starting score
- −30 Zinc Oxide at #6
- −50 Titanium Dioxide at #2
- −10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- −15 Pure mineral formula
- +5 Penalties exceed the scale, floored at 0
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Eye sting
Low
98
- +100 Starting score
- −8 Fragrance
- +6 Mineral filter system, low-sting filters
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Heavy feel
Low
61
- +100 Starting score
- −22 Zinc Oxide at #6
- −30 Titanium Dioxide at #2
- +13 Volatile silicone at #3, flashes off
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Fabric stains
Low
80
- +100 Starting score
- −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
- ← 5 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Talc)
- ← 12 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 2 Zinc Oxide at #6, mild sebum absorbent
- ← 2 Titanium Dioxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
- → 2 1 strong humectants (Panthenol)
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- ← 6 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Talc)
- ← 11 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- → 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- → 8 1 velvet elastomer fillers, blur and grip
- ← 0.5 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Carbomer)
- ← 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.
- ✨ Niacinamide
- ✨ Panthenol (B5)
- ✨ Vitamin E
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 (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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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light ← 8 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
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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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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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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7 Talc
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light ← 5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte ← 6 sebum-absorbing powder
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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10 Niacinamide
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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11 Panthenol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
- 2 → nourishing humectant
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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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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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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16 Fragrance
Fragrance
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pH adjuster
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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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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21 Carbomer
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
Does md:ceuticals 3D Moisturizing Sunscreen leave a white cast?
It can. White cast is rated high, which is common for pure mineral formulas and can be more noticeable on deeper skin tones. The finish itself is matte.
Is the md:ceuticals 3D Moisturizing Sunscreen Protection SPF 50+ a mineral or chemical sunscreen?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen, using only Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide. It contains no chemical filters.
Is it good for oily or acne-prone skin?
It can suit oily skin thanks to the matte finish, and breakout risk is rated low. The potential white cast is the main thing to consider.
Is md:ceuticals 3D Moisturizing Sunscreen good?
It is a decent mineral option, scoring 72.0/100 with good protection. The visible white cast is its main drawback.