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Smashbox Healthy Glow Tinted Moisturizer

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Smashbox Healthy Glow Tinted Moisturizer

78/100 overall score

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About this sunscreen

Smashbox Healthy Glow Tinted Moisturizer is a tinted, multi-filter sunscreen combining Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate with mineral Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide. The balanced finish keeps white cast low and feels lightweight, with a low pore-clogging profile. It works as a light tinted base, rated okay under makeup. With good rated protection and a score of 78.2, it is a solid choice for natural, glowy daily coverage.

Ingredient & SPF scores

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UV protection

Good 78
  • +18 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #1, UV filter
  • +33 Titanium Dioxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +5)
  • +41 Zinc Oxide at #3, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
  • βˆ’13 UVB coverage saturated
  • βˆ’1 UVA2 coverage saturated
How we rate uv protection β†’
☒️

Health safety

High 64
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’36 Octinoxate at #1 (regulatory/evidence concern)
How we rate health safety β†’
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Allergens

Low 100
  • +100 Starting score
How we rate allergens β†’
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White cast

Low 94
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’6 Zinc Oxide, 1.3% declared
  • βˆ’7 Titanium Dioxide, 3.1% declared
  • βˆ’10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
  • βˆ’2 Titanium Dioxide as pigment (CI 77891) at #55
  • +17.5 Tinted formula, pigment masks the cast
  • +1.1 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Methicone)
How we rate white cast β†’
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Eye sting

Low 84
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’16 Octinoxate at #1, migrates into eyes with sweat
How we rate eye sting β†’
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Heavy feel

Low 72
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’8 Zinc Oxide, 1.3% declared
  • βˆ’10 Titanium Dioxide, 3.1% declared
  • βˆ’10 Both minerals in the top 3, dual mineral paste
How we rate heavy feel β†’
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Comedogenic

Low 98
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’2 Laureth-4 at #14, comedogenic oil/butter
How we rate comedogenic β†’
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Fungal acne

Medium 71
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’9 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Lecithin)
  • βˆ’18 2 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Laureth-4)
  • βˆ’2 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
How we rate fungal acne β†’
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Fabric stains

Medium 40
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’40 Iron-oxide pigments at #56, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
  • βˆ’15 Titanium Dioxide at #2, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
  • βˆ’5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
How we rate fabric stains β†’
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Moisture

Balanced
LightNourishing
  • ← 1.5 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
  • ← 5 Zinc Oxide at #3, mild sebum absorbent
  • ← 2 Titanium Dioxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
  • β†’ 1 Glycerin at #30, the anchor humectant
  • β†’ 2 Sodium Hyaluronate at #16, hyaluronic family
  • β†’ 2 2 strong humectants (Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate)
How we rate moisture β†’
✨

Finish

Balanced
MatteDewy
  • ← 1 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
  • ← 2 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate)
How we rate finish β†’
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Makeup base

Okay
PillsPrimer
  • β†’ 5 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
  • ← 7.5 High mineral load at #2 greys under foundation (tinted)
How we rate makeup base β†’
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Water resistance

Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
  • +2 1 water-locking waxes
How we rate water resistance β†’

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 (57)

What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, ↑ / ↓ give the direction, and ← / β†’ shift a slider toward its ends (finish, moisture, makeup base). Auto-derived from our scoring rules and the ingredient's position.

  1. 1 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

    Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate), high in the list, a primary filter

    • ↑ 18 UV protection
    • ↑ 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
  2. 2 Titanium Dioxide

    Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), high in the list, a primary filter

    • ↑ 33 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
    • ↑ 7 3.1% declared
    • ↑ 10 3.1% declared
    • ↑ 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
    • light ← 2 mild sebum absorbent
    • pills ← 7.5 High mineral load greys under foundation (tinted)
  3. 3 Zinc Oxide

    Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter

    • ↑ 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
    • ↑ 6 1.3% declared
    • ↑ 8 1.3% declared
    • light ← 5 mild sebum absorbent
  4. 4 Water

    Solvent base, the water phase

  5. 5 Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • matte ← 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
  6. 6 Butyloctyl Salicylate

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  7. 7 Dimethicone

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  8. 8 Butylene Glycol

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  9. 9 Methyl Trimethicone

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  10. 10 Niacinamide

    Soothing, skin-conditioning active

  11. 11 Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  12. 12 Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

    Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

  13. 13 Diethylhexyl Succinate

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  14. 14 Laureth-4

    Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

    • ↑ 2 comedogenic oil/butter
    • ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
  15. 15 Tocopheryl Acetate

    Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin

  16. 16 Sodium Hyaluronate

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

    • 2 β†’ nourishing hyaluronic family
  17. 17 Lecithin

    Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

    • ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
  18. 18 Rosa Hybrid Flower Extract

    Botanical extract

  19. 19 Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract

    Botanical extract

  20. 20 Lentil Fruit Extract

    Botanical extract

  21. 21 Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract

    Botanical extract

  22. 22 Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract

    Botanical extract

  23. 23 Palmitoyl Hexapeptide - 14

    Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin

  24. 24 Peat Extract

    Botanical extract

  25. 25 Gold

    Supporting ingredient

  26. 26 Sodium Lactate

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

    • 1 β†’ nourishing humectant
  27. 27 Methicone

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  28. 28 Sodium PCA

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

    • 1 β†’ nourishing humectant
  29. 29 Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/PVP Crosspolymer

    Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin

  30. 30 Glycerin

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

    • 1 β†’ nourishing the anchor humectant
  31. 31 Ci 77120/Barium Sulfate

    Colorant or pigment

  32. 32 Magnesium Sulfate

    Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream

  33. 33 Dimethyl Isosorbide

    Supporting ingredient

  34. 34 Maltodextrin

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  35. 35 Triethoxycaprylylsilane

    Supporting ingredient

  36. 36 Dimethicone Crosspolymer-3

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  37. 37 Silica

    Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish

    • light ← 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
    • matte ← 1 sebum-absorbing powder
  38. 38 Aluminum Hydroxide

    Supporting ingredient

  39. 39 Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer

    Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

  40. 40 Trimethylsiloxysilicate

    Film former, locks the formula onto skin for water resistance

    • ↑ 2 wax water lock
  41. 41 Hexylene Glycol

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  42. 42 Isostearic Acid

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  43. 43 Caprylyl Glycol

    Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling

  44. 44 Stearic Acid

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • ↑ 2 minor malassezia feeder
  45. 45 Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate

    Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

    • ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
  46. 46 Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  47. 47 Dipropylene Glycol

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  48. 48 Sodium Citrate

    pH adjuster

  49. 49 BHT

    Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin

  50. 50 Disodium EDTA

    Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable

  51. 51 Sodium Benzoate

    Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling

  52. 52 Potassium Sorbate

    Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling

  53. 53 Phenoxyethanol

    Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling

  54. 54 Mica

    Colorant or pigment

  55. 55 Titanium Dioxide/ Ci 77891

    Colorant or pigment

  56. 56 Iron Oxides

    Colorant or pigment

    • ↑ 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
  57. 57 Bismuth Oxychloride

    Colorant or pigment

Does the Smashbox Healthy Glow Tinted Moisturizer leave a white cast?

White cast is generally low. The tint helps offset the mineral filters, so it tends to blend into skin tone.

Does the Smashbox Healthy Glow Tinted Moisturizer work as a makeup base?

It works okay under or in place of makeup. As a tinted moisturizer it gives a balanced, lightweight finish with light coverage.

Is it any good?

It scores 78.2/100 with good protection. It is a solid tinted moisturizer for everyday glow plus sun defense.

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