Physiogel Daily Moisture Therapy Barrier Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50
73/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Physiogel Daily Moisture Therapy Barrier Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 is a zinc-oxide-only mineral formula with a balanced, lightweight finish. It has a medium white-cast reading, which is common for zinc, and it is low on sting and pore-clogging, so it is gentle for reactive skin. Its protection is rated moderate and the score is 73.4/100, a decent mineral choice for daily wear.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Moderate
43
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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White cast
Medium
47
- +100 Starting score
- −42 Zinc Oxide, 15.5% declared
- −15 Pure mineral formula (15.5% total declared)
- +4 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane)
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Heavy feel
Low
78
- +100 Starting score
- −30 Zinc Oxide, 15.5% declared
- +7.5 Volatile silicone at #5, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Low
91
- +100 Starting score
- −9 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate)
- +0 Dimethicone at #3, a safe base that does not feed Malassezia
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- −15 Zinc Oxide at #1, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- ← 5 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 5 Zinc Oxide at #1, mild sebum absorbent
- → 4 Glycerin at #8, the anchor humectant
- → 1 1 strong humectants (Panthenol)
- → 1 Humectant polyols
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- ← 4 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- → 9 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- → 8 1 velvet elastomer fillers, blur and grip
- ← 15 High mineral load at #1 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 →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.
- ✨ Panthenol (B5)
- ✨ Niacinamide
Full ingredient list (24)
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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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 42 15.5% declared
- ↑ 30 15.5% declared
- ↑ 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light ← 5 mild sebum absorbent
- pills ← 15 High mineral load greys under foundation
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2 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Filter booster, photostabilizes the UV filters or lifts their SPF
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light ← 5 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 → nourishing humectant polyol
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8 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 4 → nourishing the anchor humectant
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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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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13 Panthenol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
- 1 → nourishing humectant
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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16 Niacinamide
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Supporting ingredient
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Botanical extract
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pH adjuster
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22 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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23 Paeonol
Supporting ingredient
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Botanical extract
Mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen. Zinc oxide is the only UV filter, with no chemical filters in the formula.
Does the Physiogel Daily Moisture Therapy Barrier Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 leave a white cast?
Some cast is likely. White cast reads medium, which is common for zinc, so it may show on deeper tones and benefits from thorough blending.
Is the Physiogel Daily Moisture Therapy Barrier Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 good for sensitive skin?
It is generally a gentle option. The sting reading is low and the formula is fully mineral, and its 73.4/100 score reflects a solid result with moderate protection.