Orbis UV Cut Sunscreen On Face Light SPF 34 Pa+++
83/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Orbis UV Cut Sunscreen On Face Light SPF 34 is a pure mineral formula using titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. It is lightweight with a matte finish, keeps white cast low, and is generally non-stinging with low pore-clogging risk. The matte finish makes it a good makeup base. With a strong score of 82.6/100 and good protection, it is a capable everyday face sunscreen.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
72
- +31.4 Titanium Dioxide at #5, UV filter (UVA1 +4.8)
- +38.9 Zinc Oxide at #6, UV filter (UVA1 +17.1)
- +2 Label claims (SPF 34, PA rating)
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White cast
Low
62
- +100 Starting score
- β30 Zinc Oxide at #6
- β35 Titanium Dioxide at #5
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- β15 Pure mineral formula
- +45 Iron-oxide undertone, partial masking
- +6.8 Coated minerals (Aluminum Hydroxide, Hydrogen Dimethicone)
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Eye sting
Low
98
- +100 Starting score
- β10 Volatile alcohol at #4
- +7.5 Mineral filter system, low-sting filters
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Heavy feel
Low
83
- +100 Starting score
- β22 Zinc Oxide at #6
- β16 Titanium Dioxide at #5
- +15.2 Volatile alcohol at #4, evaporating texture
- +5.7 Volatile silicone at #2, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Low
88
- +100 Starting score
- β12 1 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate)
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Fabric stains
Medium
45
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Iron-oxide pigments at #24, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- β10 Titanium Dioxide at #5, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 13 Volatile alcohol at #4
- β 4.5 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Hydrated Silica, Silylated Silica)
- β 8 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 2 Zinc Oxide at #6, mild sebum absorbent
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 4 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Hydrated Silica, Silylated Silica)
- β 7 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 3 Volatile alcohol at #4
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 11 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 6 Quick-setting carrier (alcohol at #4), fast, even canvas
- β 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
- β 4 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Sodium Polyacrylate)
- β 3 High mineral load at #5 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 βFull 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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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 8 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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4 Alcohol
Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide)
- β 31.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 10 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- pills β 3 High mineral load greys under foundation (tinted)
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide)
- β 38.9 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- light β 2 mild sebum absorbent
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
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Supporting ingredient
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14 Borosilicate
Colorant or pigment
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15 Silver Oxide
Supporting ingredient
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Botanical extract
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17 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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19 Mica
Colorant or pigment
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20 Tin Oxide
Colorant or pigment
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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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22 Copolymer
Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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24 Ci 77491
Colorant or pigment
- β 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 12 feeds malassezia
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
Is Orbis UV Cut On Face Light good under makeup?
It has a matte finish and is rated a good makeup base, so it generally works well under foundation. It is also lightweight with low pore-clogging risk.
Does the Orbis UV Cut Sunscreen On Face Light SPF 34 Pa+++ leave a white cast?
White cast is rated low, so it is generally not noticeable despite being mineral. The finish is matte and it is unlikely to sting.
Is it mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen, using titanium dioxide and zinc oxide.