Sandiva One & Done Untinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 - Sheer Finish
62/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Sandiva One & Done Sheer Finish is an SPF 50 sunscreen that, despite its mineral framing, leans on older chemical filters such as Octocrylene and Homosalate alongside Zinc Oxide. It has a matte finish, a low white cast, and a lightweight feel, and it is rated excellent as a makeup base, though it carries a medium chance of stinging near the eyes. With a score of 61.7/100 and good protection, it is a serviceable matte base for oily skin.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
65
- +18 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #3, UV filter
- +15.2 Octocrylene at #4, UV filter
- +7.6 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #5, UV filter
- +28.5 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane at #6, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
- +20.9 Benzophenone-3 at #7, UV filter
- +32.8 Zinc Oxide at #8, UV filter (UVA1 +14.4)
- −23.3 UVB coverage saturated
- −15.1 UVA2 coverage saturated
- ×0.75 Avobenzone + octinoxate degrade each other in sunlight
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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Health safety
Low
3
- +100 Starting score
- −70 Oxybenzone at #7 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- −12.6 Octinoxate at #3, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- −10.5 Octocrylene at #4, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- −3.5 Avobenzone at #6, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- +0 2 endocrine-scrutinized filters together
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Allergens
Low
91
- +100 Starting score
- −9 Photoallergen-tail UV filters (Benzophenone-3, Octocrylene)
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White cast
Low
89
- +100 Starting score
- −12 Zinc Oxide at #8
- +0.8 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane)
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Eye sting
Medium
36
- +100 Starting score
- −16 Avobenzone at #6, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −15 Octocrylene at #4, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −11 Oxybenzone at #7, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −16 Octinoxate at #3, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −6 Octisalate at #5, migrates into eyes with sweat
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Heavy feel
Low
94
- +100 Starting score
- −8 Zinc Oxide at #8
- +2 Volatile silicone at #1, flashes off
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Fabric stains
High
5
- +100 Starting score
- −45 Avobenzone at #6, reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
- −20 Oxybenzone at #7, yellow stains on white cotton
- −15 Octocrylene at #4, co-stains alongside avobenzone
- −10 Avobenzone + Octocrylene, the classic staining pair
- −5 Zinc Oxide at #8, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- ← 10 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- → 1 Light emollient/solvent (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)
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Makeup base
Excellent
PillsPrimer
- → 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- → 8 1 velvet elastomer fillers, blur and grip
- → 1 Quick-setting carrier, fast, even canvas
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.
How we rate water resistance →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 E
Full ingredient list (14)
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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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light ← 8 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 18 UV protection
- ↓ 12.6 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- ↑ 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Legacy UV filter (Octocrylene)
- ↑ 15.2 UV protection
- ↓ 10.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- ↑ 15 migrates into eyes with sweat
- ↑ 15 co-stains alongside avobenzone
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Legacy UV filter (Octisalate)
- ↑ 7.6 UV protection
- ↑ 6 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Legacy UV filter (Avobenzone)
- ↑ 28.5 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↓ 3.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- ↑ 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
- ↑ 45 reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
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Legacy UV filter (Oxybenzone)
- ↑ 20.9 UV protection
- ↑ 11 migrates into eyes with sweat
- ↑ 20 yellow stains on white cotton
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 32.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 5 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Supporting ingredient
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10 Isododecane
Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
- light ← 2 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 2 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 1 → nourishing light emollient
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
Is Sandiva One & Done actually mineral?
Despite the mineral framing, it leans on older chemical filters such as Octocrylene and Homosalate alongside Zinc Oxide. So it is better described as a hybrid with a mineral component.
Is the Sandiva One & Done Untinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 - Sheer Finish good under makeup?
Yes, it is rated excellent as a makeup base, with a matte finish and a lightweight feel, which suits oily skin. Just note it has a medium chance of stinging near the eyes.
Is Sandiva Sheer Finish SPF 50 any good?
It scores 61.7/100 with good protection, making it a serviceable matte base. Breakout risk is low.