Rodan + Fields Soothe Daily Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
79/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Rodan + Fields Soothe Daily Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 is a pure mineral formula built on Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide, making it a common choice for sensitive skin. The finish is balanced and the texture stays lightweight, though as a mineral sunscreen it can leave a visible white cast. It is low risk for breakouts and works well under makeup. With a score of 79.4/100 and good protection, it is a solid daily mineral option.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
71
- +31.4 Titanium Dioxide at #6, UV filter (UVA1 +4.8)
- +38.9 Zinc Oxide at #7, UV filter (UVA1 +17.1)
- +1 Label claims (SPF 30)
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White cast
High
19
- +100 Starting score
- β30 Zinc Oxide at #7
- β35 Titanium Dioxide at #6
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- β15 Pure mineral formula
- +9 PHSA dispersant, fights agglomeration
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Heavy feel
Low
68
- +100 Starting score
- β22 Zinc Oxide at #7
- β16 Titanium Dioxide at #6
- +5.7 Volatile hydrocarbon at #2, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Low
89
- +100 Starting score
- β9 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate)
- β2 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
- +0 Dimethicone at #3, a safe base that does not feed Malassezia
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- β10 Titanium Dioxide at #6, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 4.5 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Nylon-12)
- β 7 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 2 Zinc Oxide at #7, mild sebum absorbent
- β 1 Glycerin at #19, the anchor humectant
- β 1 Light emollient/solvent (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 4 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Nylon-12, Silica)
- β 7 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 1 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Caprylyl Methicone)
- β 6 1 emollient lipids (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 4 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 4 Quick-setting carrier, fast, even canvas
- β 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
- β 3 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 6 High mineral load at #6 greys under foundation
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +6 2 film-forming polymers that lock the formula on for water resistance
Full ingredient list (42)
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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1 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 6 β dewy emollient lipid
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide)
- β 31.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 10 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- pills β 6 High mineral load greys under foundation
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide)
- β 38.9 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- light β 2 mild sebum absorbent
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8 Nylon-12
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 1 β nourishing light emollient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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13 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
- β 3 film former
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
- β 3 film former
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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18 Rutin
Supporting ingredient
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19 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Supporting ingredient
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Botanical extract
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Supporting ingredient
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Supporting ingredient
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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26 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 minor malassezia feeder
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Supporting ingredient
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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34 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Supporting ingredient
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pH adjuster
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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39 Propanediol
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
Is Rodan + Fields Soothe mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen, built only on Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide, which is a common choice for sensitive skin.
Does the Rodan + Fields Soothe Daily Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 leave a white cast?
White cast is rated high. As a pure mineral formula it can leave a visible white film, which is more noticeable on deeper skin tones.
Is it a good daily sunscreen?
Yes. It scores 79.4/100 with good protection, a lightweight balanced finish, and works well under makeup, making it a solid daily mineral option.