Skinocean Uvambrella SPF 50 Pa++++
87/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Skinocean Uvambrella SPF 50 PA++++ is a hybrid sunscreen blending modern filters Uvinul A Plus and Tinosorb M with titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, octinoxate and Uvinul T 150 for strong broad-spectrum cover. It dries matte and lightweight with only a medium white cast and excellent makeup compatibility. It does not sting and pore-clogging risk is generally low. With a high score of 87.4/100 and excellent protection, it is an excellent everyday high-SPF pick, especially under makeup.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
100
- +34.2 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #6, UV filter (UVA1 +20.9)
- +45.6 Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol at #7, UV filter (UVA1 +17.1)
- +26.4 Titanium Dioxide at #8, UV filter (UVA1 +4)
- +32.8 Zinc Oxide at #9, UV filter (UVA1 +14.4)
- +14.4 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #10, UV filter
- +19.2 Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone at #11, UV filter
- −33.6 UVB coverage saturated
- −27.6 UVA2 coverage saturated
- −11.4 UVA1 coverage saturated
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Health safety
High
64
- +100 Starting score
- −36 Octinoxate at #10 (regulatory/evidence concern)
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White cast
Medium
59
- +100 Starting score
- −12 Zinc Oxide at #9
- −7.5 Titanium Dioxide at #8 (nano)
- −10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- −12 Tinosorb M at #7, may look bluish-grey on deeper skin tones
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Eye sting
Low
95
- +100 Starting score
- −5 Octinoxate at #10, migrates into eyes with sweat
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Heavy feel
Low
90
- +100 Starting score
- −8 Zinc Oxide at #9
- −6 Titanium Dioxide at #8
- +3.5 Volatile silicone at #1, flashes off
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Fabric stains
Low
75
- +100 Starting score
- −15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #6, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
- −5 Titanium Dioxide at #8, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- −5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- ← 8 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- ← 7 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 3 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Caprylyl Methicone)
- → 3 1 emollient lipids (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
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Makeup base
Excellent
PillsPrimer
- → 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- → 12 2 velvet elastomer fillers, blur and grip
- → 4 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
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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 (13)
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
- matte ← 3 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus)
- ↑ 34.2 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb M)
- ↑ 45.6 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 12 may look bluish-grey on deeper skin tones
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 26.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 5 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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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)
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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 14.4 UV protection
- ↑ 5 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Iscotrizinol), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 19.2 UV protection
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 3 → dewy emollient lipid
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Filter booster, photostabilizes the UV filters or lifts their SPF
Is Skinocean Uvambrella SPF 50 mineral or chemical?
It is a hybrid, blending modern filters Uvinul A Plus and Tinosorb M with mineral titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, plus octinoxate and Uvinul T 150.
Does the Skinocean Uvambrella SPF 50 Pa++++ work under makeup?
Yes, makeup compatibility is excellent and the finish is matte and lightweight. White cast is only medium despite the mineral filters.
Is it good?
It scores a high 87.4/100 with excellent protection at SPF 50 PA++++. It is an excellent everyday high-SPF pick, especially under makeup.