rom&nd Zero Sun Clean SPF 50 Pa++++ Tone Up
76/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
rom&nd Zero Sun Clean Tone Up is an SPF 50 PA++++ pure mineral sunscreen with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide and a tone-up effect. It finishes matte but, as a tone-up mineral formula, shows a more visible white cast, with a moderately heavy feel. It does not sting and has low pore-clogging risk, and it works okay under makeup. Protection is good and the score is 75.9/100, making it a brightening mineral option for those who want the tone-up look.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
76
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +31.4 Titanium Dioxide at #7, UV filter (UVA1 +4.8)
- β0.4 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Allergens
Low
86
- +100 Starting score
- β14 Essential oils (Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, β¦)
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White cast
High
24
- +100 Starting score
- β55 Zinc Oxide at #2
- β35 Titanium Dioxide at #7
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- β15 Pure mineral formula
- +15 Penalties exceed the scale, floored at 0
- +10 Tone-up product, visible whitening is the point
- +13.5 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide)
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Heavy feel
Medium
41
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Zinc Oxide at #2
- β16 Titanium Dioxide at #7
- β3 Trimethylsiloxysilicate at #12, silicone wax film
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Comedogenic
Low
99
- +100 Starting score
- β1 Olea Europaea Fruit Oil at #24, moderate comedogenic signal
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Fungal acne
Medium
75
- +100 Starting score
- β9 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Olea Europaea Fruit Oil)
- β14 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate)
- β2 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains
Medium
40
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Iron-oxide pigments at #30, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- β15 Zinc Oxide at #2, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- β 3 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer)
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
- β 1 Humectant polyols
- β 1 1 emollient lipids (Olea Europaea Fruit Oil)
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 2 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane)
- β 6 3 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Propylheptyl Caprylate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Caprylyl Methicone)
- β 1 1 emollient lipids (Olea Europaea Fruit Oil)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 2 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 4 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 4 Transfer-resistant grip resin, holds makeup
- β 7.5 High mineral load at #2 greys under foundation (tinted)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +4 1 water-locking waxes
Full ingredient list (46)
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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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light β 5 mild sebum absorbent
- pills β 7.5 High mineral load greys under foundation (tinted)
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 3 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant polyol
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide)
- β 31.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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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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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 14 feeds malassezia
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Film former, locks the formula onto skin for water resistance
- β 3 silicone wax film
- β 4 wax water lock
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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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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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16 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 minor malassezia feeder
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Supporting ingredient
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Supporting ingredient
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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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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Botanical extract
- β 1 moderate comedogenic signal
- 1 β nourishing emollient lipid
- 1 β dewy emollient lipid
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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28 Mica
Colorant or pigment
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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30 Ci 77491
Colorant or pigment
- β 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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31 Ci 77492
Colorant or pigment
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Plant oil, an emollient
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33 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Botanical extract
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Plant oil, an emollient
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36 Maris Aqua
Solvent base, the water phase
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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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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Plant oil, an emollient
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Botanical extract
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Plant oil, an emollient
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
Does rom&nd Zero Sun Clean Tone Up leave a white cast?
Yes, white cast is rated high, partly due to the tone-up effect and all-mineral filters. It does set to a matte finish, with a moderately heavy feel.
Is the rom&nd Zero Sun Clean SPF 50 Pa++++ Tone Up mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen, using zinc oxide and titanium dioxide with a tone-up brightening effect.
Is it good for oily skin?
Its matte finish and low pore-clogging risk make it generally suitable for oily skin. It does not sting and scores 75.9/100 with good protection.