Needs Skincare Miracle Sunscreen SPF 50 Pa+++
79/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Needs Skincare Miracle Sunscreen SPF 50 PA+++ is a pure mineral sunscreen using only zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. It keeps white cast low, dries to a matte finish, feels lightweight, and is unlikely to sting. It is rated excellent as a makeup base and is low on the pore-clogging scale. Protection is good and the overall score of 79.3/100 makes it a solid choice for those who prefer mineral filters with a matte wear.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
68
- +38.9 Zinc Oxide at #7, UV filter (UVA1 +17.1)
- +26.4 Titanium Dioxide at #8, UV filter (UVA1 +4)
- +3 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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White cast
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- −30 Zinc Oxide at #7
- −15 Titanium Dioxide at #8
- −10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- −15 Pure mineral formula
- +35 Iron-oxide undertone, partial masking
- +5.3 Coated minerals (Aluminum Hydroxide, Methicone)
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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
Low
79
- +100 Starting score
- −22 Zinc Oxide at #7
- −6 Titanium Dioxide at #8
- +7 Volatile silicone at #1, flashes off
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Fabric stains
Medium
45
- +100 Starting score
- −40 Iron-oxide pigments at #21, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- −10 Zinc Oxide at #7, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- −5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- ← 8 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Talc)
- ← 8 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 2 Zinc Oxide at #7, mild sebum absorbent
- → 1 Humectant polyols
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- ← 10 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Talc)
- ← 7 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 2 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Isodecyl Neopentanoate)
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Makeup base
Excellent
PillsPrimer
- → 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- → 12 2 velvet elastomer fillers, blur and grip
- → 2 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- ← 0.5 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Carbomer)
- ← 3 High mineral load at #7 greys under foundation (tinted)
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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 (25)
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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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light ← 8 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
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2 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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3 Talc
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light ← 8 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte ← 10 sebum-absorbing powder
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 → nourishing humectant polyol
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide)
- ↑ 38.9 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 10 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light ← 2 mild sebum absorbent
- pills ← 3 High mineral load greys under foundation (tinted)
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 26.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Supporting ingredient
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14 Fragrance
Fragrance
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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16 Methicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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pH adjuster
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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19 Carbomer
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Supporting ingredient
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21 Ci 77491
Colorant or pigment
- ↑ 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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23 Protein
Supporting ingredient
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24 Lactic Acid
pH adjuster
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
Is Needs Skincare Miracle Sunscreen mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen using only zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. It contains no chemical filters.
Does the Needs Skincare Miracle Sunscreen SPF 50 Pa+++ leave a white cast?
No, it keeps white cast low for a mineral formula and dries to a matte finish. It feels lightweight and is rated excellent as a makeup base.
Is it good for oily skin?
Its matte finish and low pore-clogging score generally suit oilier skin. With good protection and a score of 79.3/100, it is a solid mineral pick.