Pixy BB Cream UV Whitening BB Cream SPF 30 Pa+++
70/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Pixy BB Cream UV Whitening SPF 30 is a hybrid makeup-sunscreen using mineral Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide alongside Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate. It has a balanced finish, keeps white cast low, does not sting, and is lightweight with low breakout risk. As a BB cream it sits okay under or in place of makeup. With good protection and a score of 69.9, it is a fair everyday tinted option that doubles as light coverage.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
79
- +33 Titanium Dioxide at #3, UV filter (UVA1 +5)
- +17.1 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #4, UV filter
- +38.9 Zinc Oxide at #6, UV filter (UVA1 +17.1)
- −11.5 UVB coverage saturated
- −0.4 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 30, PA rating)
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Health safety
Medium
54
- +100 Starting score
- −36 Octinoxate at #4 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- −10 Propylparaben at #24, endocrine-scrutinized preservative
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Allergens
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- −18 Fragrance
- −12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
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White cast
Low
77
- +100 Starting score
- −30 Zinc Oxide at #6
- −50 Titanium Dioxide at #3
- −10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- +63 Tinted formula, pigment masks the cast
- +4.1 Coated minerals (Aluminum Hydroxide, Hydrogen Dimethicone)
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Eye sting
Low
81
- +100 Starting score
- −11 Octinoxate at #4, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −8 Fragrance
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Heavy feel
Low
61
- +100 Starting score
- −22 Zinc Oxide at #6
- −30 Titanium Dioxide at #3
- +13 Volatile silicone at #2, flashes off
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Comedogenic
Low
81
- +100 Starting score
- −17 Ethylhexyl Palmitate at #7, heavy comedogenic ester
- −1 Myristic Acid at #28, moderate comedogenic signal
- −1 Palmitic Acid at #20, moderate comedogenic signal
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Fungal acne
High
30
- +100 Starting score
- −12 1 free fatty acids that feed Malassezia (Myristic Acid)
- −30 2 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate)
- −24 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Ethylhexyl Palmitate)
- −4 2 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains
Medium
40
- +100 Starting score
- −40 Iron-oxide pigments at #33, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- −15 Titanium Dioxide at #3, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- −5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- ← 3 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Lauroyl Lysine)
- ← 8 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 2 Zinc Oxide at #6, mild sebum absorbent
- ← 2 Titanium Dioxide at #3, mild sebum absorbent
- → 1 Glycerin at #14, the anchor humectant
- → 1 Humectant polyols
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- ← 2 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Lauroyl Lysine, Silica)
- ← 7 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- → 4 1 slippy emollient esters (Ethylhexyl Palmitate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- → 9 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- ← 2 Occlusives/waxes float the foundation
- ← 7.5 High mineral load at #3 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 →Full ingredient list (35)
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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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light ← 8 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 33 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light ← 2 mild sebum absorbent
- pills ← 7.5 High mineral load greys under foundation (tinted)
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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate)
- ↑ 17.1 UV protection
- ↑ 11 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 → nourishing humectant polyol
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide)
- ↑ 38.9 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- light ← 2 mild sebum absorbent
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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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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 18 feeds malassezia
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Supporting ingredient
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13 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↑ 2 minor malassezia feeder
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14 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 → nourishing the anchor humectant
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light ← 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte ← 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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17 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light ← 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte ← 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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pH adjuster
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 12 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↑ 1 moderate comedogenic signal
- ↑ 2 minor malassezia feeder
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21 Fragrance
Fragrance
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Botanical extract
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
- ↓ 10 endocrine-scrutinized preservative
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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27 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↑ 1 moderate comedogenic signal
- ↑ 12 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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30 BHT
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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33 Ci 77492
Colorant or pigment
- ↑ 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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34 Ci 77491
Colorant or pigment
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35 Ci 77499
Colorant or pigment
What SPF is Pixy BB Cream UV Whitening?
It is SPF 30 with good protection, suitable for everyday wear. As a BB cream it pairs light coverage with sun protection. It scores 69.9 out of 100.
Is the Pixy BB Cream UV Whitening BB Cream SPF 30 Pa+++ mineral or chemical?
It is a hybrid formula using mineral Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide alongside chemical Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate. White cast stays low and it does not sting. Breakout risk reads low.
Does it work as makeup?
As a BB cream it provides light coverage and sits okay under or in place of makeup. The finish is balanced and lightweight. It suits those wanting one step for tone and sun protection.