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rom&nd Zero Sun Clean SPF 50 Pa++++ Tone Up

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)
  • βˆ’0.4 UVA2 coverage saturated
  • +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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 86
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’14 Essential oils (Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, …)
How we rate allergens β†’
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White cast

High 24
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’55 Zinc Oxide at #2
  • βˆ’35 Titanium Dioxide at #7
  • βˆ’10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
  • βˆ’15 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)
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

Medium 41
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’40 Zinc Oxide at #2
  • βˆ’16 Titanium Dioxide at #7
  • βˆ’3 Trimethylsiloxysilicate at #12, silicone wax film
How we rate heavy feel β†’
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Comedogenic

Low 99
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’1 Olea Europaea Fruit Oil at #24, moderate comedogenic signal
How we rate comedogenic β†’
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Fungal acne

Medium 75
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’9 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Olea Europaea Fruit Oil)
  • βˆ’14 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate)
  • βˆ’2 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains

Medium 40
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’40 Iron-oxide pigments at #30, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
  • βˆ’15 Zinc Oxide at #2, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
  • βˆ’5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture

Balanced
LightNourishing
  • ← 3 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer)
  • ← 5 Zinc Oxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
  • β†’ 1 Humectant polyols
  • β†’ 1 1 emollient lipids (Olea Europaea Fruit Oil)
How we rate moisture β†’
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Finish

Matte
MatteDewy
  • ← 2 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane)
  • ← 6 3 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Propylheptyl Caprylate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Caprylyl Methicone)
  • β†’ 1 1 emollient lipids (Olea Europaea Fruit Oil)
How we rate finish β†’
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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
  • ← 7.5 High mineral load at #2 greys under foundation (tinted)
How we rate makeup base β†’
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Water resistance

Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
  • +4 1 water-locking waxes
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Full ingredient list (46)

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 Water

    Solvent base, the water phase

  2. 2 Zinc Oxide

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

    • ↑ 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
    • ↑ 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
    • light ← 5 mild sebum absorbent
    • pills ← 7.5 High mineral load greys under foundation (tinted)
  3. Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • matte ← 3 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
  4. 4 Dicaprylyl Ether

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • matte ← 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
  5. Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  6. 6 Propanediol

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

    • 1 β†’ nourishing humectant polyol
  7. 7 Titanium Dioxide

    Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide)

    • ↑ 31.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
  8. Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  9. 9 Disiloxane

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  10. 10 Caprylyl Methicone

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • matte ← 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
  11. Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

    • ↑ 14 feeds malassezia
  12. 12 Trimethylsiloxysilicate

    Film former, locks the formula onto skin for water resistance

    • ↑ 3 silicone wax film
    • ↑ 4 wax water lock
  13. Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream

  14. 14 Magnesium Sulfate

    Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream

  15. Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish

    • light ← 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
    • matte ← 1 sebum-absorbing powder
  16. 16 Stearic Acid

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • ↑ 2 minor malassezia feeder
  17. 17 Aluminum Hydroxide

    Supporting ingredient

  18. Supporting ingredient

  19. Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

  20. 20 1,2-Hexanediol

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  21. 21 Vinyl Dimethicone

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  22. Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  23. 23 Polymethylsilsesquioxane

    Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish

    • light ← 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
    • matte ← 1 sebum-absorbing powder
  24. Botanical extract

    • ↑ 1 moderate comedogenic signal
    • 1 β†’ nourishing emollient lipid
    • 1 β†’ dewy emollient lipid
    • ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
  25. 25 Glyceryl Caprylate

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  26. 26 Caprylyl Glycol

    Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling

  27. 27 Dicaprylyl Carbonate

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  28. 28 Mica

    Colorant or pigment

  29. 29 Ethylhexyl-Glycerin

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  30. 30 Ci 77491

    Colorant or pigment

    • ↑ 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
  31. 31 Ci 77492

    Colorant or pigment

  32. 32 Abies Sibirica Oil

    Plant oil, an emollient

  33. 33 Tocopherol

    Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin

  34. Botanical extract

  35. 35 Salvia Sclarea Oil

    Plant oil, an emollient

  36. 36 Maris Aqua

    Solvent base, the water phase

  37. Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  38. Botanical extract

  39. Botanical extract

  40. 40 Butylene Glycol

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  41. 41 Pogostemon Cablin Oil

    Plant oil, an emollient

  42. Botanical extract

  43. Plant oil, an emollient

  44. Botanical extract

  45. 45 Ecklonia Cava Extract

    Botanical extract

  46. 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.

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