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O Cosmetics Mineral Pro SPF 50 Tinted

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O Cosmetics Mineral Pro SPF 50 Tinted

70/100 overall score

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About this sunscreen

O Cosmetics Mineral Pro SPF 50 Tinted is a pure mineral sunscreen using Zinc Oxide as its only UV filter, with a tint to help offset cast. It has a balanced finish and a medium body, and despite the tint it can still leave a visible white or pale layer. It does not commonly sting and has a low tendency to clog pores. With moderate protection and a score of 69.8/100, it suits those who specifically want a mineral, tinted option.

Ingredient & SPF scores

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UV protection

Moderate 43
  • +41 Zinc Oxide at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
  • +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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Health safety

High 100
  • +100 Starting score
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Allergens

Low 100
  • +100 Starting score
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White cast

High 30
  • +100 Starting score
  • −55 Zinc Oxide, 25.0% declared
  • −15 Pure mineral formula (25% total declared)
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Eye sting

Low 100
  • +100 Starting score
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Heavy feel

Medium 60
  • +100 Starting score
  • −40 Zinc Oxide, 25.0% declared
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Comedogenic

Low 100
  • +100 Starting score
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Fungal acne

Safe 100
  • +100 Starting score
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Fabric stains

Low 85
  • +100 Starting score
  • −15 Zinc Oxide at #1, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture

Balanced
LightNourishing
  • ← 5 Zinc Oxide at #1, mild sebum absorbent
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Finish

Balanced
MatteDewy

Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.

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Makeup base

Okay
PillsPrimer
  • ← 15 High mineral load at #1 greys under foundation
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Water resistance

Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant

Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.

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Full ingredient list (3)

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.

  1. 1 Zinc Oxide

    Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter

    • ↑ 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
    • ↑ 55 25.0% declared
    • ↑ 40 25.0% declared
    • ↑ 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
    • light ← 5 mild sebum absorbent
    • pills ← 15 High mineral load greys under foundation
  2. 2 Phenoxyethanol

    Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling

  3. 3 Soybean

    Supporting ingredient

Does O Cosmetics Mineral Pro SPF 50 Tinted leave a white cast?

It can leave a visible white or pale layer, since its ghost-mode rating is high, which is common for zinc-only mineral formulas. The tint helps offset this somewhat, and blending it in well can help further.

Is the O Cosmetics Mineral Pro SPF 50 Tinted mineral or chemical?

It is a pure mineral sunscreen, using Zinc Oxide as its only UV filter, which makes it generally a gentle choice for sensitive skin.

Is it good for sun protection?

Its protection is rated moderate and it scores 69.8/100, making it a reasonable everyday option for those who specifically want a mineral, tinted product.

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