Pharmaceris Emotopic Dermo-protective Mineral Cream SPF 50+
79/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Pharmaceris Emotopic Dermo-protective Mineral Cream is an SPF 50+ mineral formula using titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, aimed at sensitive and reactive skin. It has a balanced finish with a medium feel and a medium chance of visible white cast, both common for fully mineral creams. It does not tend to sting, has low breakout risk, and works okay under makeup. With a strong score of 78.9 and good protection, it is a gentle mineral choice for skin that needs a soothing formula.
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)
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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 βSkincare extras
Beneficial actives this formula contains. Informational only, not part of the rating: their effect depends on a concentration the label does not disclose.
- β¨ Vitamin E
Full ingredient list (19)
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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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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14 Tocopherol
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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Supporting ingredient
Is Pharmaceris Emotopic Mineral Cream mineral or chemical?
It is a fully mineral formula using titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, aimed at sensitive and reactive skin. It contains no chemical UV filters.
Does the Pharmaceris Emotopic Dermo-protective Mineral Cream SPF 50+ leave a white cast?
It has a medium chance of visible white cast, which is common for fully mineral creams. Blending it in well usually helps reduce any residue.
Is it good and gentle?
It scores a strong 78.9 with good protection, does not tend to sting, and has low breakout risk. It is a gentle mineral choice for skin that needs a soothing formula.