Skincare by Dr. V Inzincable SPF 50
73/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Skincare by Dr. V Inzincable SPF 50 is a pure mineral sunscreen using Zinc Oxide as its only UV filter, a common choice for sensitive skin. It has a dewy finish and a low pore-clogging profile, is unlikely to sting, and reportedly keeps white cast low, though it carries a somewhat heavier feel that is typical of all-zinc formulas. It rates as a good makeup base. With moderate protection and an overall score of 73.3/100, it is a solid mineral option for those who prefer zinc-only sun care.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Moderate
43
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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White cast
Low
62
- +100 Starting score
- −27.5 Zinc Oxide at #2 (nano)
- −15 Pure mineral formula
- +4.2 PHSA dispersant, fights agglomeration
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Heavy feel
Medium
54
- +100 Starting score
- −40 Zinc Oxide at #2
- −6 Copernicia Cerifera Wax at #9, wax film
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Fungal acne
Low
86
- +100 Starting score
- −14 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil)
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- −15 Zinc Oxide at #2, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Hydrating
LightNourishing
- ← 5 Zinc Oxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
- → 10 Glycerin at #6, the anchor humectant
- → 1 1 strong humectants (Sodium PCA)
- → 2 1 emollient lipids (Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil)
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Finish
Dewy
MatteDewy
- ← 2 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Caprylyl Methicone)
- → 12 2 emollient lipids (Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- → 3 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- → 8 1 velvet elastomer fillers, blur and grip
- → 5 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- ← 2 Occlusives/waxes float the foundation
- ← 1.5 Humectant syrup tackiness (partly offset by the base)
- ← 7.5 High mineral load at #2 greys under foundation (nano)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +4 1 water-locking waxes
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.
- ✨ Niacinamide
- ✨ Vitamin E
Full ingredient list (32)
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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1 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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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 (nano)
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 9 → dewy emollient lipid
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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6 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 10 → nourishing the anchor humectant
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
- ↑ 6 wax film
- ↑ 4 wax water lock
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Plant oil, an emollient
- 2 → nourishing emollient lipid
- 3 → dewy emollient lipid
- ↑ 14 feeds malassezia
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Botanical extract
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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17 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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19 Sodium PCA
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 → nourishing humectant
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Botanical extract
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
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25 Bisabolol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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27 Citric Acid
pH adjuster
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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30 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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pH adjuster
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
Is Inzincable SPF 50 a mineral sunscreen?
Yes, it is a pure mineral sunscreen using Zinc Oxide as its only UV filter. Zinc-only formulas are commonly favored for sensitive skin.
Does the Skincare by Dr. V Inzincable SPF 50 leave a white cast or feel heavy?
It is rated low for white cast, so it reportedly blends better than many all-zinc formulas, though it carries a somewhat heavier feel that is typical of mineral sunscreens. It has a dewy finish and is unlikely to sting.
Is Inzincable SPF 50 good?
It scores 73.3/100 overall with moderate protection, making it a solid mineral option for those who prefer zinc-only sun care. It also rates well as a makeup base.