Mustela Very High Protection Sun Lotion - Spf 50+
91/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Mustela Very High Protection Sun Lotion SPF 50+ is a mineral-modern hybrid pairing titanium dioxide with modern filters like Ethylhexyl Triazone and Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate for excellent broad-spectrum protection. It applies lightweight with a balanced finish, low white cast, a generally non-stinging feel, and low pore-clogging risk, and sits okay under makeup. With a high 91.2/100 score and excellent protection, it is a gentle, family-friendly high-SPF lotion.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
92
- +34.2 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #6, UV filter (UVA1 +20.9)
- +17.6 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #9, UV filter
- +11.2 Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid at #11, UV filter
- +26.4 Titanium Dioxide at #12, UV filter (UVA1 +4)
- +28.8 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #13, UV filter (UVA1 +9.6)
- β20.4 UVB coverage saturated
- β8.3 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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White cast
Low
86
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Titanium Dioxide at #12
- +1 Coated minerals (Alumina)
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Eye sting
Low
98
- +100 Starting score
- β2 Ensulizole at #11, migrates into eyes with sweat
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Comedogenic
Low
96
- +100 Starting score
- β4 Persea Gratissima Oil at #10, moderate comedogenic signal
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Fungal acne
Medium
72
- +100 Starting score
- β14 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Persea Gratissima Oil)
- β14 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate)
- +0 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride at #3, a safe base that does not feed Malassezia
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Fabric stains
Low
80
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #6, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
- β5 Titanium Dioxide at #12, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Hydrating
LightNourishing
- β 10 Glycerin at #5, the anchor humectant
- β 2 1 emollient lipids (Persea Gratissima Oil)
- β 4 Light emollient/solvent (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 5 2 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate)
- β 3 1 emollient lipids (Persea Gratissima Oil)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 5 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 3 Humectant syrup tackiness
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.
How we rate water resistance βFull ingredient list (25)
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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 4 β nourishing light emollient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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5 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 10 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus)
- β 34.2 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 14 feeds malassezia
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 17.6 UV protection
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Plant oil, an emollient
- β 4 moderate comedogenic signal
- 2 β nourishing emollient lipid
- 3 β dewy emollient lipid
- β 14 feeds malassezia
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Legacy UV filter (Ensulizole), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 11.2 UV protection
- β 2 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 26.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 5 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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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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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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17 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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pH adjuster
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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21 Alumina
Supporting ingredient
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22 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Botanical extract
Does Mustela Very High Protection Sun Lotion leave a white cast?
No, white cast is rated low even though it includes titanium dioxide. The mineral-modern hybrid blends in with a balanced finish.
Is the Mustela Very High Protection Sun Lotion - Spf 50+ mineral or chemical?
It is a mineral-modern hybrid. It pairs titanium dioxide with modern chemical filters like Ethylhexyl Triazone and Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate.
Is Mustela Very High Protection Sun Lotion SPF 50+ any good?
Yes, it scores a high 91.2/100 with excellent broad-spectrum protection. It is gentle, non-stinging, and low for pore-clogging, making it a strong family-friendly high-SPF lotion.