Nuface Cover Me Sun Shield SPF 30 Pa+++
64/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Nuface Cover Me Sun Shield SPF 30 PA+++ is a chemical sunscreen built on octinoxate, avobenzone, and octocrylene, giving broad-spectrum UVA and UVB cover at a moderate SPF level. The matte, lightweight finish keeps white cast low, so it generally wears clean on the skin and sits okay under makeup. The filter set is older-generation, which holds the overall rating to a moderate 64.4/100. A reasonable everyday pick if you want a non-greasy matte feel and do not need beach-grade protection.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Moderate
42
- +18 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #3, UV filter
- +28.5 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane at #4, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
- +12.8 Octocrylene at #11, UV filter
- Γ0.9 Limited long-UVA1 coverage
- Γ0.75 Avobenzone + octinoxate degrade each other in sunlight
- +2 Label claims (SPF 30, PA rating)
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Health safety
Medium
50
- +100 Starting score
- β36 Octinoxate at #3 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β10.5 Octocrylene at #11, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β3.5 Avobenzone at #4, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Allergens
Low
89
- +100 Starting score
- β8 Sensitizing preservatives (DMDM Hydantoin)
- β3 Photoallergen-tail UV filters (Octocrylene)
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Eye sting
Medium
60
- +100 Starting score
- β16 Avobenzone at #4, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β7 Octocrylene at #11, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β16 Octinoxate at #3, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β1 Volatile alcohol at #21
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Fungal acne
Low
91
- +100 Starting score
- β9 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Lecithin)
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Fabric stains
High
30
- +100 Starting score
- β45 Avobenzone at #4, reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
- β15 Octocrylene at #11, co-stains alongside avobenzone
- β10 Avobenzone + Octocrylene, the classic staining pair
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- β 2 Volatile alcohol at #21
- β 5 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- β 4 Glycerin at #8, the anchor humectant
- β 2 Humectant polyols
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 6 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- β 0.5 Volatile alcohol at #21
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
- β 4 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.
How we rate water resistance βSkincare extras
Beneficial actives this formula contains. Informational only, not part of the rating: their effect depends on a concentration the label does not disclose.
- β¨ Niacinamide
- β¨ Allantoin
- β¨ Vitamin E
Full ingredient list (28)
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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1 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 β nourishing humectant polyol
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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 18 UV protection
- β 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Legacy UV filter (Avobenzone)
- β 28.5 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 3.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
- β 45 reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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7 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 6 sebum-absorbing powder
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8 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 4 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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11 Octocrylene
Legacy UV filter (Octocrylene), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 12.8 UV protection
- β 10.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β 7 migrates into eyes with sweat
- β 15 co-stains alongside avobenzone
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12 Allantoin
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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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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15 Lecithin
Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Botanical extract
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Botanical extract
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21 Alcohol
Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
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Botanical extract
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23 Tris Citrate
Supporting ingredient
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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27 Citric Acid
pH adjuster
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28 Ethylparaben
Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
Does Nuface Cover Me Sun Shield SPF 30 leave a white cast?
No, white cast is rated low. As a chemical sunscreen with octinoxate, avobenzone, and octocrylene, it generally absorbs clear with a matte finish, so it tends to suit most skin tones without a visible film.
Is the Nuface Cover Me Sun Shield SPF 30 Pa+++ good for oily or acne-prone skin?
It is a reasonable fit. The finish is matte and the breakout-trigger rating is low, which is generally friendlier for oily and acne-prone skin. As always, patch testing is wise if your skin is sensitive.
Is this sunscreen any good?
It scores 64.4/100, a moderate result. Protection is moderate at SPF 30 and the matte feel is pleasant, but the older filter set keeps it from ranking higher. A fine everyday option rather than a top performer.