Neostrata Sheer Physical Protection Spf 50 Pa++++
84/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Neostrata Sheer Physical Protection SPF 50 PA++++ is a pure mineral sunscreen built on titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. It has a balanced, lightweight finish with low white cast for a fully mineral formula, and it does not sting. Breakout risk is low. Protection is good and the overall rating is high, making it a clean, sheer choice for those who prefer mineral-only filters.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
77
- +33 Titanium Dioxide at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +5)
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- β1 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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White cast
Low
81
- +100 Starting score
- β14 Zinc Oxide, 6% declared
- β18 Titanium Dioxide, 7% declared
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- β8 Pure mineral formula (13% total declared)
- +25 Iron-oxide undertone, partial masking
- +2.5 PHSA dispersant, fights agglomeration
- +3.4 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Alumina, Methicone)
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Heavy feel
Low
63
- +100 Starting score
- β8 Zinc Oxide, 6% declared
- β20 Titanium Dioxide, 7% declared
- β6 Hydrogenated Polydecene at #7, heavy oil
- β10 Both minerals in the top 3, dual mineral paste
- +6.6 Volatile hydrocarbon at #5, flashes off
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Fabric stains
Medium
40
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Iron-oxide pigments at #33, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- β15 Titanium Dioxide at #1, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 1.5 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Nylon-12)
- β 5 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
- β 2 Titanium Dioxide at #1, mild sebum absorbent
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 1 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Nylon-12)
- β 5 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 6 1 emollient lipids (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 3 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 3 Quick-setting carrier, fast, even canvas
- β 2 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 7.5 High mineral load at #1 greys under foundation (tinted)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +7 1 film-forming polymers that lock the formula on for water resistance
Full ingredient list (35)
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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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 33 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 18 7% declared
- β 20 7% declared
- β 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light β 2 mild sebum absorbent
- pills β 7.5 High mineral load greys under foundation (tinted)
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 14 6% declared
- β 8 6% declared
- light β 5 mild sebum absorbent
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3 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 6 β dewy emollient lipid
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 6 heavy oil
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
- β 7 film former
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11 Alumina
Supporting ingredient
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Supporting ingredient
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Supporting ingredient
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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16 Nylon-12
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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21 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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23 Methicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 1 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 1 volatile carrier, flashes off
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pH adjuster
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Supporting ingredient
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Supporting ingredient
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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33 Ci 77492
Colorant or pigment
- β 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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34 Ci 77491
Colorant or pigment
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35 Ci 77499
Colorant or pigment
Does the Neostrata Sheer Physical Protection Spf 50 Pa++++ leave a white cast?
Not much. For a fully mineral sunscreen it keeps white cast low with a balanced, lightweight finish.
Is the Neostrata Sheer Physical Protection Spf 50 Pa++++ mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen built on titanium dioxide and zinc oxide.
Is it any good?
Yes. It earns a good protection tier and a high overall rating, a clean, sheer choice for those who prefer mineral-only filters.