Prana Spaceuticals Reishi Mushroom Shield SPF 45
69/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Prana Spaceuticals Reishi Mushroom Shield SPF 45 pairs zinc oxide with the older chemical filter ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate. It has a balanced finish but sits somewhat heavier on the skin and can leave a moderate white cast. The formula is commonly low on breakout concerns and does not sting the eyes. With good protection and a score of 69.4/100, it is a serviceable mid-range pick.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
60
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +18 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #2, UV filter
- +1 Label claims (SPF 45)
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Health safety
High
64
- +100 Starting score
- −36 Octinoxate at #2 (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Eye sting
Low
84
- +100 Starting score
- −16 Octinoxate at #2, migrates into eyes with sweat
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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 Zinc Oxide at #1, mild sebum absorbent
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- ← 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 →Full ingredient list (10)
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)
- ↑ 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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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 18 UV protection
- ↑ 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Does Prana Spaceuticals Reishi Mushroom Shield leave a white cast?
It can leave a moderate white cast, since it pairs zinc oxide with a chemical filter. It also sits somewhat heavier on the skin.
Is the Prana Spaceuticals Reishi Mushroom Shield SPF 45 mineral or chemical?
It is a combination formula. It pairs mineral zinc oxide with the older chemical filter ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate.
Is it a good sunscreen?
It scores 69.4/100 with good protection. It is a serviceable mid-range option.