Mother of Pearl Invincible Nano Gel Capsule Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++
92/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Mother of Pearl Invincible Nano Gel Capsule Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ is a modern chemical sunscreen with a strong filter line-up: Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Polysilicone-15, and Isoamyl p-Methoxycinnamate, for excellent protection. It wears with a balanced finish, a low white cast, and a lightweight gel feel. It is low on pore-clogging risk, does not commonly sting, and layers well under makeup. Scoring 91.6/100 with excellent protection, it is generally an excellent everyday sunscreen.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
97
- +36 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +22)
- +48 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #3, UV filter (UVA1 +16)
- +17.6 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #8, UV filter
- +7.2 Polysilicone-15 at #14, UV filter
- +8.4 Isoamyl p-Methoxycinnamate at #16, UV filter
- −19.2 UVB coverage saturated
- −5 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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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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Comedogenic
Low
96
- +100 Starting score
- −2 Isopropyl Myristate at #20, heavy comedogenic ester
- −2 Isopropyl Palmitate at #31, heavy comedogenic ester
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Fungal acne
Low
82
- +100 Starting score
- −18 2 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Isopropyl Myristate, Isopropyl Palmitate)
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- −15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #2, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- ← 6 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Polymethylsilsesquioxane)
- → 1 1 strong humectants (Panthenol)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- ← 6 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Silica)
- ← 4 2 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Propylheptyl Caprylate, Dibutyl Adipate)
- → 6 1 emollient lipids (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
- → 2 2 slippy emollient esters (Isopropyl Myristate, Isopropyl Palmitate)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- → 6 2 soft-focus powders in moderation
- → 6 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- ← 1.5 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate)
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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
Full ingredient list (31)
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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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 36 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 48 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 6 → dewy emollient lipid
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 17.6 UV protection
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
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11 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte ← 3 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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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Polysilicone-15), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 7.2 UV protection
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Amiloxate), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 8.4 UV protection
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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18 Panthenol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
- 1 → nourishing humectant
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↑ 2 heavy comedogenic ester
- 1 → dewy slippy emollient ester
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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Supporting ingredient
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Supporting ingredient
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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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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Supporting ingredient
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28 Fragrance
Fragrance
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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30 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↑ 2 heavy comedogenic ester
- 1 → dewy slippy emollient ester
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
Does Mother of Pearl Invincible Nano Gel Capsule SPF 50+ leave a white cast?
No, the white cast is rated low, with a balanced, lightweight gel finish.
Is the Mother of Pearl Invincible Nano Gel Capsule Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ mineral or chemical?
It is a modern chemical sunscreen, using filters such as Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, and Ethylhexyl Triazone.
Is Mother of Pearl Invincible Nano Gel Capsule SPF 50+ good?
Yes, it scores 91.6/100 with excellent protection. It is lightweight, low on pore-clogging risk, and layers well under makeup.