SENTÉ Invisible Shield Full Physical Spf 52 Tinted
83/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
SENTÉ Invisible Shield Full Physical SPF 52 Tinted is a pure mineral sunscreen using Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide, with a tint that helps keep white cast low. It wears with a balanced finish, feels lightweight, and is generally non-stinging with low breakout risk, sitting okay under makeup. Protection is rated good, which is solid for a fully mineral formula. The score of 82.6 out of 100 makes it a strong choice for those who prefer mineral filters and sensitive skin.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
75
- +33 Titanium Dioxide at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +5)
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- −1 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 52)
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White cast
Low
84
- +100 Starting score
- −28 Zinc Oxide, 11.2% declared
- −18 Titanium Dioxide, 5.8% declared
- −10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- −15 Pure mineral formula (16.9% total declared)
- +49.7 Tinted formula, pigment masks the cast
- +2.1 PHSA dispersant, fights agglomeration
- +2.9 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Alumina)
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Heavy feel
Low
62
- +100 Starting score
- −18 Zinc Oxide, 11.2% declared
- −10 Titanium Dioxide, 5.8% declared
- −10 Both minerals in the top 3, dual mineral paste
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Fungal acne
Medium
70
- +100 Starting score
- −28 2 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Steareth-2, Steareth-21)
- −2 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains
Medium
40
- +100 Starting score
- −40 Iron-oxide pigments at #30, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- −15 Titanium Dioxide at #1, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- −5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- ← 5 Zinc Oxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
- ← 2 Titanium Dioxide at #1, mild sebum absorbent
- → 4 Glycerin at #11, the anchor humectant
- → 2 Light emollient/solvent (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- ← 2 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Caprylyl Methicone)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- → 2 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- ← 7.5 High mineral load at #1 greys under foundation (tinted)
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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 (30)
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 (Titanium Dioxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 33 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 18 5.8% declared
- ↑ 10 5.8% declared
- ↑ 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light ← 2 mild sebum absorbent
- pills ← 7.5 High mineral load greys under foundation (tinted)
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 28 11.2% declared
- ↑ 18 11.2% declared
- light ← 5 mild sebum absorbent
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3 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 2 → nourishing light emollient
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Plant oil, an emollient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Supporting ingredient
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 14 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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10 Steareth-21
Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 14 feeds malassezia
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11 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 4 → nourishing the anchor humectant
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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13 Fructose
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Supporting ingredient
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19 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↑ 2 minor malassezia feeder
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20 Alumina
Supporting ingredient
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Supporting ingredient
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22 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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23 Phytic Acid
Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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pH adjuster
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25 Propanediol
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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30 Iron Oxides
Colorant or pigment
- ↑ 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
Is SENTÉ Invisible Shield mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen using only Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide, with no chemical filters. The tint helps keep the finish natural.
Does the SENTÉ Invisible Shield Full Physical Spf 52 Tinted leave a white cast?
White cast is low for a mineral formula, helped by the tint. Fully mineral products can still show slightly on deeper tones, so blend well.
Is it good for sensitive or acne-prone skin?
It is a strong choice. The score is 82.6 out of 100, it is generally non-stinging, and pore-clogging risk is low, so it commonly suits sensitive and breakout-prone skin.