SAFE SEA Mineral Clear Zinc Sunscreen SPF 50
70/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
SAFE SEA Mineral Clear Zinc Sunscreen SPF 50 is a 100% mineral formula relying on zinc oxide alone. As a pure mineral product it shows some white cast and feels a touch heavier, with a balanced finish, low sting risk and low pore-clogging concern. At 69.6/100 with moderate protection, it is a reasonable gentle, fragrance-conscious mineral pick for sensitive skin.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Moderate
43
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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White cast
Medium
35
- +100 Starting score
- −55 Zinc Oxide, 21% declared
- −15 Pure mineral formula (21% total declared)
- +4.9 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane)
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Heavy feel
Medium
55
- +100 Starting score
- −40 Zinc Oxide, 21% declared
- −5 Hydrogenated Castor Oil at #12, butter/occlusive fat
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Comedogenic
Low
98
- +100 Starting score
- −2 Isopropyl Myristate at #13, heavy comedogenic ester
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Fungal acne
Medium
68
- +100 Starting score
- −14 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Hydrogenated Castor Oil)
- −18 2 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Isopropyl Myristate, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate)
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- −15 Zinc Oxide at #1, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- ← 5 Zinc Oxide at #1, mild sebum absorbent
- → 1 1 strong humectants (Panthenol)
- → 1 Light emollient/solvent (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- ← 1 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dibutyl Adipate)
- → 6 1 emollient lipids (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
- → 1 1 slippy emollient esters (Isopropyl Myristate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- → 3 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- ← 2 Occlusives/waxes float the foundation
- ← 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 →Full ingredient list (22)
What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, ↑ / ↓ give the direction, and ← / → 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 (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 55 21% declared
- ↑ 40 21% declared
- ↑ 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light ← 5 mild sebum absorbent
- pills ← 15 High mineral load greys under foundation
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 6 → dewy emollient lipid
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 1 → nourishing light emollient
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Plant oil, an emollient
- ↑ 5 butter/occlusive fat
- ↑ 14 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↑ 2 heavy comedogenic ester
- 1 → dewy slippy emollient ester
- ↑ 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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16 Mg Stearate+
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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17 Panthenol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
- 1 → nourishing humectant
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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19 Sorbic Acid
Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Supporting ingredient
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22 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
Does SAFE SEA Mineral Clear Zinc Sunscreen leave a white cast?
It can show a medium amount of white cast, which is typical for a 100% zinc oxide mineral sunscreen. Massaging it in fully helps minimize any whiteness.
Is the SAFE SEA Mineral Clear Zinc Sunscreen SPF 50 mineral or chemical?
It is a 100% mineral sunscreen using zinc oxide as its only filter, with no chemical UV filters.
Is SAFE SEA Mineral Clear Zinc SPF 50 good for sensitive skin?
Yes, the pure zinc formula is gentle, does not commonly sting and is low on pore-clogging concern. It scores 69.6/100 with moderate protection, making it a reasonable sensitive-skin pick.