Nature's essence Sunban Suncreen SPF 30 Pa+++
59/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Nature's Essence Sunban Suncreen SPF 30 PA+++ is a chemical-leaning sunscreen combining octinoxate, octisalate, avobenzone, oxybenzone (Benzophenone-3), and some titanium dioxide. It keeps a balanced, lightweight finish with low white cast and low breakout risk, working okay under makeup, though it may sting somewhat near the eyes. Its filters are older generation. With good protection and a 59.1/100 score, it is a serviceable everyday choice.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
59
- +18 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #1, UV filter
- +8 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #2, UV filter
- +30 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane at #3, UV filter (UVA1 +16)
- +31.4 Titanium Dioxide at #5, UV filter (UVA1 +4.8)
- +17.6 Benzophenone-3 at #8, UV filter
- −17.2 UVB coverage saturated
- −12 UVA2 coverage saturated
- ×0.75 Avobenzone + octinoxate degrade each other in sunlight
- +2 Label claims (SPF 30, PA rating)
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Health safety
Low
14
- +100 Starting score
- −70 Oxybenzone at #8 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- −12.6 Octinoxate at #1, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- −3.5 Avobenzone at #3, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- +0 2 endocrine-scrutinized filters together
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Allergens
Low
94
- +100 Starting score
- −6 Photoallergen-tail UV filters (Benzophenone-3)
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Eye sting
Medium
46
- +100 Starting score
- −24 Avobenzone at #3, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −5 Oxybenzone at #8, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −16 Octinoxate at #1, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −9 Octisalate at #2, migrates into eyes with sweat
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Fabric stains
High
20
- +100 Starting score
- −50 Avobenzone at #3, reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
- −20 Oxybenzone at #8, yellow stains on white cotton
- −10 Titanium Dioxide at #5, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- ← 5 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- → 1 1 strong humectants (Panthenol)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- → 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
- ← 6 High mineral load at #5 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.
- ✨ Aloe vera
- ✨ Niacinamide
- ✨ Vitamin E
- ✨ Panthenol (B5)
Full ingredient list (14)
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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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 18 UV protection
- ↓ 12.6 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- ↑ 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Legacy UV filter (Octisalate), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 8 UV protection
- ↑ 9 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Legacy UV filter (Avobenzone), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 30 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↓ 3.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- ↑ 24 migrates into eyes with sweat
- ↑ 50 reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
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4 Mica
Colorant or pigment
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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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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide)
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7 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light ← 5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte ← 6 sebum-absorbing powder
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Legacy UV filter (Oxybenzone), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 17.6 UV protection
- ↑ 5 migrates into eyes with sweat
- ↑ 20 yellow stains on white cotton
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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12 Niacinamide
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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14 Panthenol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
- 1 → nourishing humectant
Does Nature's Essence Sunban SPF 30 leave a white cast?
No, white cast is rated low. Despite a little titanium dioxide, it is chemical-led and tends to blend in without obvious residue.
Is the Nature's essence Sunban Suncreen SPF 30 Pa+++ good for oily or acne-prone skin?
It can work for oily and acne-prone skin. The finish is balanced and pore-clogging risk is rated low, which is generally favorable, though it may sting somewhat near the eyes.
Is it mineral or chemical?
It is mostly chemical, using octinoxate, octisalate, avobenzone, and oxybenzone, with some titanium dioxide. The filters are older generation.