Preme Nobu UV Whitening SPF 50+ Pa++++
81/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Preme Nobu UV Whitening SPF 50+ PA++++ is a hybrid sunscreen pairing chemical Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate and Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate with mineral Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide. It offers a matte finish and a makeup-friendly base, with a moderate chance of white cast and a somewhat fuller feel, and low pore-clogging potential. Scoring 80.5/100 with excellent rated protection, it is a strong matte SPF 50+ pick for those who want high coverage under makeup.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
95
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #3, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +17.1 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #5, UV filter
- +31.4 Titanium Dioxide at #6, UV filter (UVA1 +4.8)
- +21.6 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #16, UV filter (UVA1 +13.2)
- −11.3 UVB coverage saturated
- −8.8 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Health safety
High
64
- +100 Starting score
- −36 Octinoxate at #5 (regulatory/evidence concern)
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White cast
Medium
58
- +100 Starting score
- −55 Zinc Oxide at #3
- −35 Titanium Dioxide at #6
- −10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- +50 Iron-oxide undertone, partial masking
- +7.5 Coated minerals (Aluminum Hydroxide, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Methicone)
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Eye sting
Low
89
- +100 Starting score
- −11 Octinoxate at #5, migrates into eyes with sweat
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Heavy feel
Medium
58
- +100 Starting score
- −40 Zinc Oxide at #3
- −16 Titanium Dioxide at #6
- +14 Volatile silicone at #2, flashes off
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Fabric stains
High
25
- +100 Starting score
- −15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #16, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
- −40 Iron-oxide pigments at #31, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- −15 Zinc Oxide at #3, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- −5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- ← 8 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 5 Zinc Oxide at #3, mild sebum absorbent
- → 1 Glycerin at #24, the anchor humectant
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- → 9 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- → 8 1 velvet elastomer fillers, blur and grip
- ← 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 (36)
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 (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 ← 7.5 High mineral load greys under foundation (tinted)
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate)
- ↑ 17.1 UV protection
- ↑ 11 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide)
- ↑ 31.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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12 Dimethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 21.6 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Botanical extract
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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Botanical extract
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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24 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 → nourishing the anchor humectant
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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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Supporting ingredient
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31 Ci 77492
Colorant or pigment
- ↑ 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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32 Ci 77491
Colorant or pigment
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33 Ci 77499
Colorant or pigment
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34 Methicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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35 Citric Acid
pH adjuster
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pH adjuster
Is Preme Nobu UV Whitening mineral or chemical?
It is a hybrid. It combines chemical Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate and Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate with mineral Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide.
Is the Preme Nobu UV Whitening SPF 50+ Pa++++ good under makeup?
Yes. It has a matte finish and works well as a makeup base, with low pore-clogging potential, though it carries a moderate chance of white cast.
Is it good?
It scores 80.5/100 with excellent rated protection, making it a strong matte SPF 50+ pick for daily wear.