Ramosu Age Shield Face Lotion Mild Sunscreen Spf 50
70/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Ramosu Age Shield Face Lotion Mild Sunscreen SPF 50 is a chemical-leaning formula using ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate and ethylhexyl salicylate with some zinc oxide. It wears lightweight with a matte finish and low white cast, does not commonly sting the eyes, and sits excellently under makeup. A low breakout-trigger reading suits oily and acne-prone skin. The filters are older-generation; with moderate protection and a score of 69.7/100, it is a comfortable makeup-friendly daily pick.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Moderate
52
- +18 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #3, UV filter
- +7.6 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #6, UV filter
- +32.8 Zinc Oxide at #8, UV filter (UVA1 +14.4)
- +4.2 Isoamyl p-Methoxycinnamate at #27, UV filter
- −6.6 UVB coverage saturated
- ×0.9 Limited long-UVA1 coverage
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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Health safety
Medium
54
- +100 Starting score
- −36 Octinoxate at #3 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- −10 Propylparaben at #35, 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
84
- +100 Starting score
- −12 Zinc Oxide at #8
- −5 Titanium Dioxide as pigment (CI 77891) at #10
- +1.2 Coated minerals (Aluminum Hydroxide)
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Eye sting
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- −16 Octinoxate at #3, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −6 Octisalate at #6, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −8 Fragrance
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Heavy feel
Low
94
- +100 Starting score
- −8 Zinc Oxide at #8
- +2 Volatile silicone at #1, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Safe
98
- +100 Starting score
- −2 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains
Low
95
- +100 Starting score
- −5 Zinc Oxide at #8, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- ← 13 4 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, …)
- ← 8 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- → 4 Glycerin at #12, the anchor humectant
- → 1 Humectant polyols
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- ← 14 4 sebum-absorbing powders (Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, …)
- ← 7 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 1 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Caprylyl Methicone)
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Makeup base
Excellent
PillsPrimer
- → 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- → 8 1 velvet elastomer fillers, blur and grip
- → 6 2 soft-focus powders in moderation
- → 1 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +2 1 water-locking waxes
Full ingredient list (37)
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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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light ← 8 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
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2 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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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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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light ← 5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte ← 6 sebum-absorbing powder
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 → nourishing humectant polyol
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Legacy UV filter (Octisalate)
- ↑ 7.6 UV protection
- ↑ 6 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light ← 5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte ← 6 sebum-absorbing powder
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 32.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 5 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Colorant or pigment
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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12 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 4 → nourishing the anchor humectant
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↑ 2 wax water lock
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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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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Amiloxate), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 4.2 UV protection
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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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Supporting ingredient
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30 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↑ 2 minor malassezia feeder
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31 Dimethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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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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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
- ↓ 10 endocrine-scrutinized preservative
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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37 Fragrance
Fragrance
Is Ramosu Age Shield good under makeup?
Yes, it is rated an excellent makeup base. It wears lightweight with a matte finish and low white cast, and does not commonly sting the eyes.
Mineral or chemical?
It leans chemical, using ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate and ethylhexyl salicylate with some zinc oxide. The filters are older-generation.
Is the Ramosu Age Shield Face Lotion Mild Sunscreen Spf 50 good for oily skin?
It can suit oily skin well, with a matte finish and a low breakout-trigger reading. Protection is moderate and it scores 69.7/100.