Natura Fotoequilibrio Facial
72/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Natura Fotoequilibrio Facial is a hybrid facial sunscreen that pairs chemical filters (Octocrylene, Homosalate, Avobenzone, Ethylhexyl Triazone) with a touch of Titanium Dioxide for broad-spectrum coverage. The finish is balanced and the formula is lightweight with a low white cast, so it generally sits comfortably on the skin and works okay under makeup. Its low breakout-trigger profile makes it a reasonable pick for skin prone to congestion. Protection rates excellent, and with a score of 72/100 it lands as a solid everyday option.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
88
- +16 Octocrylene at #2, UV filter
- +12 Homosalate at #3, UV filter
- +28.5 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane at #5, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
- +31.4 Titanium Dioxide at #7, UV filter (UVA1 +4.8)
- +13.2 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #13, UV filter
- +21.6 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #14, UV filter (UVA1 +13.2)
- −20.4 UVB coverage saturated
- −14.1 UVA2 coverage saturated
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Health safety
Medium
46
- +100 Starting score
- −40 Homosalate at #3 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- −10.5 Octocrylene at #2, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- −3.5 Avobenzone at #5, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Allergens
Low
89
- +100 Starting score
- −8 Sensitizing preservatives (DMDM Hydantoin)
- −3 Photoallergen-tail UV filters (Octocrylene)
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Eye sting
Medium
53
- +100 Starting score
- −16 Avobenzone at #5, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −22 Octocrylene at #2, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −9 Homosalate at #3, migrates into eyes with sweat
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Heavy feel
Low
79
- +100 Starting score
- −16 Titanium Dioxide at #7
- −5 Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter at #10, butter/occlusive fat
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Fungal acne
Medium
72
- +100 Starting score
- −14 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter)
- −14 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Glyceryl Stearate Citrate)
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Fabric stains
High
5
- +100 Starting score
- −45 Avobenzone at #5, reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
- −15 Octocrylene at #2, co-stains alongside avobenzone
- −15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #14, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
- −10 Avobenzone + Octocrylene, the classic staining pair
- −10 Titanium Dioxide at #7, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- ← 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- → 4 Glycerin at #9, the anchor humectant
- → 2 1 emollient lipids (Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- ← 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- ← 4 2 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Propylheptyl Caprylate)
- → 3 1 emollient lipids (Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- → 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
- → 4 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- ← 0.5 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer)
- ← 2 Occlusives/waxes float the foundation
- ← 6 High mineral load at #7 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 →Full ingredient list (28)
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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Legacy UV filter (Octocrylene), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 16 UV protection
- ↓ 10.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- ↑ 22 migrates into eyes with sweat
- ↑ 15 co-stains alongside avobenzone
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Legacy UV filter (Homosalate), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 12 UV protection
- ↑ 9 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Legacy UV filter (Avobenzone)
- ↑ 28.5 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↓ 3.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- ↑ 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
- ↑ 45 reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide)
- ↑ 31.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 10 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- pills ← 6 High mineral load greys under foundation
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8 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
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9 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 4 → nourishing the anchor humectant
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Botanical extract
- ↑ 5 butter/occlusive fat
- 2 → nourishing emollient lipid
- 3 → dewy emollient lipid
- ↑ 14 feeds malassezia
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 13.2 UV protection
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 21.6 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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pH adjuster
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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18 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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22 Dimethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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27 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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28 Maltodextrin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
Does Natura Fotoequilibrio Facial leave a white cast?
No, it is rated low for white cast, so it generally blends in without a noticeable residue. It is a mostly chemical hybrid formula with only a touch of Titanium Dioxide, which keeps it close to invisible on most skin tones.
Is Natura Fotoequilibrio Facial good for oily or acne-prone skin?
It can suit oily and breakout-prone skin reasonably well. It has a balanced finish and a low breakout-trigger rating, so it is generally less likely to clog pores, though it is not a fully matte product.
Is Natura Fotoequilibrio Facial mineral or chemical?
It is a hybrid, mostly chemical sunscreen. The filters include Octocrylene, Homosalate, Avobenzone and Ethylhexyl Triazone, with a small amount of mineral Titanium Dioxide for added broad-spectrum coverage.