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REPLENIX Ultimatte Perfection Spf 50+

REPLENIX Ultimatte Perfection Spf 50+

76/100 overall score

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About this sunscreen

REPLENIX Ultimatte Perfection SPF 50+ is a pure mineral sunscreen using zinc oxide and titanium dioxide with a shine-controlling intent. It keeps a balanced finish, stays lightweight, shows little white cast for a mineral formula, and does not sting, with a low pore-clogging profile. Protection is rated only moderate despite the SPF 50+ claim. At 75.6/100 it is a serviceable mineral pick for those who want a matte-leaning physical sunscreen.

Ingredient & SPF scores

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UV protection

Moderate 53
  • +41 Zinc Oxide at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
  • +9.9 Titanium Dioxide at #24, UV filter (UVA1 +1.5)
  • +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
How we rate uv protection β†’
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Health safety

High 100
  • +100 Starting score
How we rate health safety β†’
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Allergens

Low 100
  • +100 Starting score
How we rate allergens β†’
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White cast

Low 67
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’42 Zinc Oxide, 16.2% declared
  • βˆ’6 Titanium Dioxide at #24
  • βˆ’10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
  • βˆ’15 Pure mineral formula (16.2% total declared)
  • +36.5 Iron-oxide undertone, partial masking
  • +3.6 PHSA dispersant, fights agglomeration
How we rate white cast β†’
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Eye sting

Low 100
  • +100 Starting score
How we rate eye sting β†’
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Heavy feel

Low 68
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’30 Zinc Oxide, 16.2% declared
  • βˆ’2 Titanium Dioxide at #24
How we rate heavy feel β†’
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Comedogenic

Low 100
  • +100 Starting score
How we rate comedogenic β†’
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Fungal acne

Low 86
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’14 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Glyceryl Isostearate)
How we rate fungal acne β†’
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Fabric stains

Medium 40
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’40 Iron-oxide pigments at #12, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
  • βˆ’15 Zinc Oxide at #1, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
  • βˆ’5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
How we rate fabric stains β†’
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Moisture

Balanced
LightNourishing
  • ← 3 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Silica Dimethyl Silylate)
  • ← 2 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
  • ← 5 Zinc Oxide at #1, mild sebum absorbent
  • β†’ 6 Ceramide barrier lipids
How we rate moisture β†’
✨

Finish

Balanced
MatteDewy
  • ← 2 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Silica Dimethyl Silylate)
  • ← 2 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
How we rate finish β†’
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Makeup base

Okay
PillsPrimer
  • β†’ 2 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
  • β†’ 8 1 velvet elastomer fillers, blur and grip
  • ← 7.5 High mineral load at #1 greys under foundation (tinted)
How we rate makeup base β†’
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Water resistance

Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant

Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.

How we rate water resistance β†’

Skincare extras

Beneficial actives this formula contains. Informational only, not part of the rating: their effect depends on a concentration the label does not disclose.

  • ✨ Vitamin C
  • ✨ Centella asiatica
  • ✨ Ceramides

Full ingredient list (26)

What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, ↑ / ↓ give the direction, and ← / β†’ shift a slider toward its ends (finish, moisture, makeup base). Auto-derived from our scoring rules and the ingredient's position.

  1. 1 Zinc Oxide

    Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter

    • ↑ 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
    • ↑ 42 16.2% declared
    • ↑ 30 16.2% declared
    • ↑ 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
    • light ← 5 mild sebum absorbent
    • pills ← 7.5 High mineral load greys under foundation (tinted)
  2. 2 Ascorbic Acid

    Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin

  3. 3 Biotin

    Supporting ingredient

  4. Supporting ingredient

  5. Soothing, skin-conditioning active

  6. 6 Ceramide NG

    Soothing, skin-conditioning active

  7. Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  8. 8 Cyclomethicone

    Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish

    • light ← 2 volatile carrier, flashes off
    • matte ← 2 volatile carrier, flashes off
  9. Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  10. Botanical extract

  11. 11 Glyceryl Isostearate

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • ↑ 14 feeds malassezia
  12. 12 Iron Oxides

    Colorant or pigment

    • ↑ 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
  13. Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  14. Botanical extract

  15. 15 Methyl Trimethicone

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  16. Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  17. Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

  18. 18 Phospholipids

    Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

  19. Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  20. 20 Water

    Solvent base, the water phase

  21. 21 Resveratrol

    Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin

  22. 22 Silica

    Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish

    • light ← 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
    • matte ← 1 sebum-absorbing powder
  23. 23 Silica Dimethyl Silylate

    Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish

    • light ← 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
    • matte ← 1 sebum-absorbing powder
  24. 24 Titanium Dioxide

    Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor

    • ↑ 9.9 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
  25. 25 Tocopheryl Acetate

    Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin

  26. 26 Ubiquinone

    Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin

Is REPLENIX Ultimatte Perfection SPF 50+ mineral or chemical?

It is a pure mineral sunscreen, using zinc oxide and titanium dioxide with no chemical filters.

Does the REPLENIX Ultimatte Perfection Spf 50+ leave a white cast?

It generally shows little white cast for a mineral formula. It has a balanced, lightweight finish and does not sting.

Is REPLENIX Ultimatte Perfection SPF 50+ good?

It scores 75.6/100, a serviceable result, though protection is rated only moderate despite the SPF 50+ claim. It suits those wanting a matte-leaning mineral sunscreen.

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