Pharmaceris Emotopic Dermo-Protective Mineral Cream Spf 50+
79/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
The Pharmaceris Emotopic Dermo-Protective Mineral Cream SPF 50+ is a pure mineral sunscreen built on titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, so all of its UV protection comes from physical filters. It has a balanced finish and does not sting, though as a mineral formula it can leave a medium white cast and feels moderately rich on the skin. Mineral filters like these are commonly chosen for sensitive or reactive skin. With good protection and a strong overall rating, it is a solid pick when you want a gentle, fragrance-conscious mineral option.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
74
- +33 Titanium Dioxide at #3, UV filter (UVA1 +5)
- +38.9 Zinc Oxide at #4, UV filter (UVA1 +17.1)
- β0.4 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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White cast
Medium
32
- +100 Starting score
- β30 Zinc Oxide at #4
- β25 Titanium Dioxide at #3 (nano)
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- β15 Pure mineral formula
- +12 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Hydrogen Dimethicone)
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Heavy feel
Medium
56
- +100 Starting score
- β22 Zinc Oxide at #4
- β30 Titanium Dioxide at #3
- +7.8 Volatile hydrocarbon at #5, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Medium
42
- +100 Starting score
- β24 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Canola Oil)
- β24 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate)
- β10 2 different Malassezia-feeding families high in the list
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Fabric stains
Low
80
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Titanium Dioxide at #3, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- β 4 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 2 Zinc Oxide at #4, mild sebum absorbent
- β 2 Titanium Dioxide at #3, mild sebum absorbent
- β 4 Glycerin at #9, the anchor humectant
- β 4 1 emollient lipids (Canola Oil)
- β 1 Light emollient/solvent (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 4 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 3 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dicaprylyl Carbonate)
- β 6 1 emollient lipids (Canola Oil)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 3 Quick-setting carrier, fast, even canvas
- β 3 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 2 Occlusives/waxes float the foundation
- β 15 High mineral load at #3 greys under foundation
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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 (18)
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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 3 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 33 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light β 2 mild sebum absorbent
- pills β 15 High mineral load greys under foundation
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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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Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 24 feeds malassezia
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Plant oil, an emollient
- 4 β nourishing emollient lipid
- 6 β dewy emollient lipid
- β 24 feeds malassezia
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Botanical extract
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9 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 4 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 1 β nourishing light emollient
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Supporting ingredient
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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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
Is the Pharmaceris Emotopic Dermo-Protective cream mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen. Its UV protection comes only from titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, with no chemical filters. Mineral formulas like this are commonly chosen for sensitive or reactive skin.
Does the Pharmaceris Emotopic Dermo-Protective Mineral Cream Spf 50+ leave a white cast?
It can leave a medium white cast, which is typical of pure mineral sunscreens built on titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. Blending it in well helps reduce the effect.
Is it good for acne-prone skin?
It rates low for pore-clogging and does not sting, so it is generally friendly to sensitive and breakout-prone skin. The finish is balanced and the feel is moderately rich rather than heavy.