Naïf Sun Cream SPF30
62/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Naif Sun Cream SPF30 is a pure mineral sunscreen using Zinc Oxide as its only UV filter. It has a balanced finish and a medium body, with a medium white cast that is typical of zinc-only formulas. It does not commonly sting and is low on pore-clogging, but it is a poor fit under makeup. With moderate rated protection and a score of 62/100, it is a simple mineral option for those who prefer zinc-only sunscreens.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Moderate
42
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +1 Label claims (SPF 30)
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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
Medium
37
- +100 Starting score
- −55 Zinc Oxide at #2
- −15 Pure mineral formula
- +7 PHSA dispersant, fights agglomeration
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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
Medium
40
- +100 Starting score
- −40 Zinc Oxide at #2
- −10 Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil at #6, butter/occlusive fat
- −10 Mineral suspended in a dense emollient base (basic)
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Comedogenic
Low
67
- +100 Starting score
- −32 Decyl Oleate at #3, heavy comedogenic ester
- −1 Palmitic Acid at #15, moderate comedogenic signal
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Fungal acne
Medium
48
- +100 Starting score
- −14 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil)
- −36 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Decyl Oleate)
- −2 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Palmitic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
- +0 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride at #1, a safe base that does not feed Malassezia
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- −15 Zinc Oxide at #2, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- ← 5 Zinc Oxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
- → 6 2 emollient lipids (Triheptanoin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil)
- → 4 Light emollient/solvent (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- ← 2 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Coco-Caprylate/Caprate)
- → 9 2 emollient lipids (Triheptanoin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil)
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Makeup base
Poor
PillsPrimer
- → 2 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- ← 4 Occlusives/waxes float the foundation
- ← 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.
- ✨ Vitamin E
- ✨ Allantoin
- ✨ Bisabolol
Full ingredient list (15)
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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 4 → nourishing light emollient
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light ← 5 mild sebum absorbent
- pills ← 15 High mineral load greys under foundation
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↑ 32 heavy comedogenic ester
- ↑ 36 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 4 → nourishing emollient lipid
- 6 → dewy emollient lipid
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Plant oil, an emollient
- ↑ 10 butter/occlusive fat
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Fragrance
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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11 Allantoin
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Botanical extract
- 2 → nourishing emollient lipid
- 3 → dewy emollient lipid
- ↑ 14 feeds malassezia
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13 Bisabolol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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14 Pongamol
Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↑ 1 moderate comedogenic signal
- ↑ 2 minor malassezia feeder
Does Naif Sun Cream SPF30 leave a white cast?
It can leave a medium white cast. As a zinc-only mineral sunscreen, some whitening is common, especially on deeper skin tones.
Is the Naïf Sun Cream SPF30 mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen. Zinc Oxide is its only UV filter, which suits those who prefer mineral formulas.
Does the Naïf Sun Cream SPF30 work under makeup?
It is rated a poor makeup base, so it is generally better worn on its own than under foundation. It does not commonly sting and is low on pore-clogging.