REPLENIX Mineral Sunscreen Spray SPF 30
81/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
REPLENIX Mineral Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 is a pure mineral formula using titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. The spray feels lightweight with a balanced finish, is gentle and low-sting on sensitive skin, but as a mineral product it can leave a medium white cast. With good protection and a strong score of 81.2/100, it is a solid spray-on choice for those who prefer mineral filters.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
74
- +33 Titanium Dioxide at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +5)
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- β1 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +1 Label claims (SPF 30)
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White cast
Medium
55
- +100 Starting score
- β14 Zinc Oxide, 6% declared
- β18 Titanium Dioxide, 6% declared
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- β8 Pure mineral formula (12% total declared)
- +5 PHSA dispersant, fights agglomeration
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Heavy feel
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- β8 Zinc Oxide, 6% declared
- β10 Titanium Dioxide, 6% declared
- β2 Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter at #24, butter/occlusive fat
- β10 Both minerals in the top 3, dual mineral paste
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Comedogenic
Low
98
- +100 Starting score
- β2 Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter at #24, comedogenic oil/butter
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Fungal acne
Medium
57
- +100 Starting score
- β27 3 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Lecithin)
- β14 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Glyceryl Stearate Citrate)
- β2 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains
Low
80
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Titanium Dioxide at #1, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
- β 2 Titanium Dioxide at #1, mild sebum absorbent
- β 4 Glycerin at #9, the anchor humectant
- β 2 2 emollient lipids (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter)
- β 2 Light emollient/solvent (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 2 2 emollient lipids (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 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 βSkincare extras
Beneficial actives this formula contains. Informational only, not part of the rating: their effect depends on a concentration the label does not disclose.
- β¨ Aloe vera
- β¨ Green tea
Full ingredient list (26)
What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, β / β give the direction, and β / β 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 (Titanium Dioxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 33 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 18 6% declared
- β 10 6% declared
- β 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light β 2 mild sebum absorbent
- pills β 15 High mineral load greys under foundation
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 14 6% declared
- β 8 6% declared
- light β 5 mild sebum absorbent
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Botanical extract
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 2 β nourishing light emollient
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Botanical extract
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Supporting ingredient
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9 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 4 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 14 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
- 1 β nourishing emollient lipid
- 1 β dewy emollient lipid
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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15 Lecithin
Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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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
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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23 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 minor malassezia feeder
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Botanical extract
- β 2 butter/occlusive fat
- β 2 comedogenic oil/butter
- 1 β nourishing emollient lipid
- 1 β dewy emollient lipid
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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25 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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26 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
Is the REPLENIX Mineral Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen, using titanium dioxide and zinc oxide as its UV filters.
Does the REPLENIX Mineral Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 leave a white cast?
It can leave a medium white cast. As a mineral spray it is more prone to visible residue than chemical formulas, so blend it in well.
Is it any good?
It scores 81.2 out of 100, which is strong. With good protection and a gentle, low-sting feel, it is a solid choice for those who prefer mineral filters.