Solara Suncare Clean Freak Nutrient Boosted Daily Sunscreen
67/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Solara Suncare Clean Freak Nutrient Boosted Daily Sunscreen is a pure mineral formula filtered by Zinc Oxide. It has a balanced finish but feels heavier on the skin and can leave a medium white cast, which is common for higher-percentage mineral sunscreens. It generally does not sting and carries a low pore-clogging rating, though it is rated poor as a makeup base. With a score of 66.7/100 and moderate protection, it is a reasonable clean mineral daily option for those who prefer a richer texture.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Moderate
41
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
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White cast
Medium
37
- +100 Starting score
- β55 Zinc Oxide, 20% declared
- β15 Pure mineral formula (20% total declared)
- +7 PHSA dispersant, fights agglomeration
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Heavy feel
High
30
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Zinc Oxide, 20% declared
- β2 Cetyl Palmitate at #26, wax film
- β10 Butyrospermum Parkii Fruit at #7, butter/occlusive fat
- β5 Hydrogenated Castor Oil at #11, butter/occlusive fat
- β3 Coconut Oil at #10, heavy oil
- β10 Mineral suspended in a dense emollient base (basic)
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Comedogenic
Low
93
- +100 Starting score
- β7 Coconut Oil at #10, comedogenic oil/butter
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Fungal acne
High
0
- +100 Starting score
- β24 2 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Sorbitan Palmitate, Sorbitan Olivate)
- β50 5 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Coconut Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Fruit)
- β42 3 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Cetyl Palmitate, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate)
- β10 2 different Malassezia-feeding families high in the list
- +0 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride at #3, a safe base that does not feed Malassezia
- +26 Penalties exceed the scale, floored at 0
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Zinc Oxide at #1, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Hydrating
LightNourishing
- β 4 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #1, mild sebum absorbent
- β 10 Glycerin at #4, the anchor humectant
- β 8 4 emollient lipids (Squalane, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Coconut Oil, β¦)
- β 4 Light emollient/solvent (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 4 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 1 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Coco-Caprylate)
- β 11 4 emollient lipids (Butyrospermum Parkii Fruit, Coconut Oil, Squalane, β¦)
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Makeup base
Poor
PillsPrimer
- β 3 Quick-setting carrier, fast, even canvas
- β 1 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 8 Occlusives/waxes float the foundation
- β 1.5 Humectant syrup tackiness (partly offset by the base)
- β 15 High mineral load at #1 greys under foundation
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +2 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.
- β¨ Vitamin E
Full ingredient list (33)
What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, β / β give the direction, and β / β 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 (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 55 20% declared
- β 40 20% declared
- β 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light β 5 mild sebum absorbent
- pills β 15 High mineral load greys under foundation
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2 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 4 β nourishing light emollient
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4 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 10 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- light β 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 24 feeds malassezia
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Botanical extract
- β 10 butter/occlusive fat
- 4 β nourishing emollient lipid
- 6 β dewy emollient lipid
- β 24 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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10 Coconut Oil
Plant oil, an emollient
- β 3 heavy oil
- β 7 comedogenic oil/butter
- 2 β nourishing emollient lipid
- 3 β dewy emollient lipid
- β 14 feeds malassezia
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Plant oil, an emollient
- β 5 butter/occlusive fat
- β 14 feeds malassezia
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
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14 Squalane
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 1 β nourishing emollient lipid
- 1 β dewy emollient lipid
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Botanical extract
- 1 β nourishing emollient lipid
- 1 β dewy emollient lipid
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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16 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 wax film
- β 9 feeds malassezia
- β 2 wax water lock
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 12 feeds malassezia
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 12 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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32 Lecithin
Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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33 Fructose
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
Is Solara Clean Freak mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen filtered by Zinc Oxide alone, with no chemical UV filters. That makes it a fit for those who want a clean mineral formula.
Does the Solara Suncare Clean Freak Nutrient Boosted Daily Sunscreen leave a white cast or feel heavy?
White cast is rated medium and the texture leans heavier on the skin, both of which are common for higher-percentage zinc formulas. It is also rated poor as a makeup base, so it is better worn on its own.
Is the Solara Suncare Clean Freak Nutrient Boosted Daily Sunscreen good for acne-prone skin?
It carries a low pore-clogging rating and generally does not sting, so it is workable for breakout-prone skin. It scores 66.7/100 with moderate protection.