Parasol Face Sunscreen Cream SPF 33
54/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Parasol Face Sunscreen Cream SPF 33 is a chemical and mineral face cream with an older-generation filter set including Benzophenone-3, 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor, avobenzone and Titanium Dioxide. It has a dewy finish with no noticeable white cast and feels lightweight, and it is generally low risk for clogging pores. The 54.4/100 score reflects moderate protection in our rating, so it is a basic daily option rather than a top performer.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Moderate
50
- +18 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #2, UV filter
- +22 Benzophenone-3 at #3, UV filter
- +11.4 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor at #5, UV filter
- +24 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane at #9, UV filter (UVA1 +12.8)
- +26.4 Titanium Dioxide at #12, UV filter (UVA1 +4)
- −20.2 UVB coverage saturated
- −9.8 UVA2 coverage saturated
- ×0.9 Limited long-UVA1 coverage
- ×0.75 Avobenzone + octinoxate degrade each other in sunlight
- +1 Label claims (SPF 33)
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Health safety
Low
0
- +100 Starting score
- −80 Enzacamene (4-MBC) at #5 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- −24.5 Oxybenzone at #3, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- −12.6 Octinoxate at #2, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- −3.5 Avobenzone at #9, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- +0 3 endocrine-scrutinized filters together
- −10 Propylparaben at #28, endocrine-scrutinized preservative
- +30.6 Penalties exceed the scale, floored at 0
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Allergens
Low
82
- +100 Starting score
- −8 Sensitizing preservatives (Diazolidinyl Urea)
- −10 Photoallergen-tail UV filters (Benzophenone-3, 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor)
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White cast
Low
93
- +100 Starting score
- −15 Titanium Dioxide at #12
- +7.5 Iron-oxide undertone, partial masking
- +0.5 Coated minerals (Aluminum Hydroxide)
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Eye sting
Medium
60
- +100 Starting score
- −8 Avobenzone at #9, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −16 Oxybenzone at #3, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −16 Octinoxate at #2, migrates into eyes with sweat
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Comedogenic
Low
83
- +100 Starting score
- −17 Isopropyl Palmitate at #4, heavy comedogenic ester
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Fungal acne
High
29
- +100 Starting score
- −18 1 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Sorbitan Stearate)
- −48 2 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Isopropyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate)
- −5 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains
High
0
- +100 Starting score
- −38 Avobenzone at #9, reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
- −20 Oxybenzone at #3, yellow stains on white cotton
- −40 Iron-oxide pigments at #26, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- −5 Titanium Dioxide at #12, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- +3 Penalties exceed the scale, floored at 0
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Finish
Dewy
MatteDewy
- → 6 1 emollient lipids (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
- → 4 1 slippy emollient esters (Isopropyl Palmitate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- → 2 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- ← 2 Occlusives/waxes float the foundation
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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.
- ✨ Vitamin E
Full ingredient list (29)
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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1 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 18 UV protection
- ↓ 12.6 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- ↑ 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Legacy UV filter (Oxybenzone), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 22 UV protection
- ↓ 24.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- ↑ 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
- ↑ 20 yellow stains on white cotton
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↑ 17 heavy comedogenic ester
- 4 → dewy slippy emollient ester
- ↑ 24 feeds malassezia
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Legacy UV filter (4-MBC)
- ↑ 11.4 UV protection
- ↓ 80 Enzacamene (4-MBC) (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 6 → dewy emollient lipid
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 24 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↑ 5 minor malassezia feeder
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Legacy UV filter (Avobenzone), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 24 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↓ 3.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- ↑ 8 migrates into eyes with sweat
- ↑ 38 reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 18 feeds malassezia
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 26.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 5 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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16 PEG-90
Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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pH adjuster
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19 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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24 BHT
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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26 Ci 77492
Colorant or pigment
- ↑ 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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27 Ci 77491
Colorant or pigment
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
- ↓ 10 endocrine-scrutinized preservative
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29 Ci 77499
Colorant or pigment
Does Parasol Face Sunscreen SPF 33 leave a white cast?
No, it is rated low for white cast and has a dewy finish, so it should not leave a visible film.
Is the Parasol Face Sunscreen Cream SPF 33 mineral or chemical?
It is mostly chemical, using an older-generation set including Benzophenone-3, 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor and avobenzone-class chemistry, with some Titanium Dioxide.
Is Parasol SPF 33 a good sunscreen?
It scores 54.4/100, landing in moderate protection. It is a basic lightweight daily option rather than a top performer.