Oleum Cottage Mineral Gel Sunscreen SPF 45 Pa++++
81/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
The Oleum Cottage Mineral Gel Sunscreen SPF 45 PA++++ is a fully mineral gel using titanium dioxide and zinc oxide for broad protection. It lands on a balanced, lightweight finish with a medium level of white cast, which is typical of untinted mineral formulas. It is generally low for pore-clogging and does not commonly sting, so it suits sensitive and acne-prone skin. With a score of 80.5/100 and good protection, it is a strong mineral choice that performs okay as a makeup base.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
67
- +31.4 Titanium Dioxide at #6, UV filter (UVA1 +4.8)
- +32.8 Zinc Oxide at #9, UV filter (UVA1 +14.4)
- +3 Label claims (SPF 45, PA rating)
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White cast
Medium
52
- +100 Starting score
- −6 Zinc Oxide at #9 (nano)
- −17.5 Titanium Dioxide at #6 (nano)
- −10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- −15 Pure mineral formula
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Heavy feel
Low
76
- +100 Starting score
- −8 Zinc Oxide at #9
- −16 Titanium Dioxide at #6
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- −10 Titanium Dioxide at #6, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- −5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- ← 3 Astringents (Hamamelis Virginiana Extract)
- → 2 Light emollient/solvent (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- ← 3 High mineral load at #6 greys under foundation (nano)
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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
Full ingredient list (18)
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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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
- light ← 3 astringent
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 2 → nourishing light emollient
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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 ← 3 High mineral load greys under foundation (nano)
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Botanical extract
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Supporting ingredient
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 32.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Botanical extract
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11 Soy Extract
Botanical extract
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12 Nano Gold
Supporting ingredient
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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16 Glycine
Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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Supporting ingredient
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18 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
Does the Oleum Cottage Mineral Gel Sunscreen SPF 45 leave a white cast?
It has a medium level of white cast, which is typical of an untinted mineral gel using titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. It is most noticeable on deeper skin tones.
Is the Oleum Cottage Mineral Gel Sunscreen SPF 45 Pa++++ mineral or chemical?
It is a fully mineral sunscreen, formulated with only titanium dioxide and zinc oxide.
Is it good for acne-prone skin?
It is a reasonable fit. It is generally low for pore-clogging and does not commonly sting, with a balanced, lightweight gel finish.