Soleil Toujours Extrème UV 100% Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 45
78/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Soleil Toujours Extreme UV is a 100% mineral SPF 45 face sunscreen using Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide. It is rated low for white cast and carries a balanced finish, though it feels a bit heavier on skin than the lightest mineral options. It is rated low for stinging and low for pore-clogging, which suits sensitive and breakout-prone skin. With good rated protection and a score of 78.2/100, it is a comfortable mineral choice for those who prefer zinc and titanium filters on the face.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
74
- +33 Titanium Dioxide at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +5)
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- −1 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +1 Label claims (SPF 45)
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Allergens
Low
73
- +100 Starting score
- −5 3 declared fragrance allergens
- −22 Essential oils (Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Oil, Citrus Sinensis Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, …)
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White cast
Low
62
- +100 Starting score
- −14 Zinc Oxide, 5.1% declared
- −18 Titanium Dioxide, 7.4% declared
- −10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- −8 Pure mineral formula (12.5% total declared)
- +5 PHSA dispersant, fights agglomeration
- +6.8 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Alumina)
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Eye sting
Low
99
- +100 Starting score
- −6 3 declared fragrance allergens
- +4.5 Mineral filter system, low-sting filters
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Heavy feel
Medium
60
- +100 Starting score
- −8 Zinc Oxide, 5.1% declared
- −20 Titanium Dioxide, 7.4% declared
- −2 Hydrogenated Castor Oil at #22, butter/occlusive fat
- −10 Both minerals in the top 3, dual mineral paste
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Comedogenic
Low
97
- +100 Starting score
- −2 Ethylhexyl Palmitate at #18, heavy comedogenic ester
- −1 Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil at #41, moderate comedogenic signal
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Fungal acne
Medium
55
- +100 Starting score
- −27 3 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil)
- −18 2 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Polyglyceryl-3 Ricinoleate)
- +0 Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil at #40, jojoba wax ester, fungal-acne exception (not penalized)
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Fabric stains
Low
80
- +100 Starting score
- −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
- → 1 Glycerin at #21, the anchor humectant
- → 2 Sodium Hyaluronate at #43, hyaluronic family
- → 1 1 strong humectants (Panthenol)
- → 3 3 emollient lipids (Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil)
- → 1 Light emollient/solvent (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- → 3 3 emollient lipids (Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil)
- → 1 1 slippy emollient esters (Ethylhexyl Palmitate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- ← 15 High mineral load at #1 greys under foundation
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.
How we rate water resistance →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.
- ✨ Aloe vera
- ✨ Bisabolol
Full ingredient list (51)
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 7.4% declared
- ↑ 20 7.4% declared
- ↑ 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light ← 2 mild sebum absorbent
- pills ← 15 High mineral load greys under foundation
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 14 5.1% declared
- ↑ 8 5.1% declared
- light ← 5 mild sebum absorbent
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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4 Alumina
Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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6 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Botanical extract
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 1 → nourishing light emollient
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Supporting ingredient
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11 Citric Acid
pH adjuster
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Botanical extract
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Plant oil, an emollient
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Plant oil, an emollient
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Botanical extract
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Plant oil, an emollient
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17 Dimethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↑ 2 heavy comedogenic ester
- 1 → dewy slippy emollient ester
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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19 Geraniol
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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20 Glucose
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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21 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 → nourishing the anchor humectant
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Plant oil, an emollient
- ↑ 2 butter/occlusive fat
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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23 Limonene
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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24 Linalool
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Plant oil, an emollient
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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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31 Panthenol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
- 1 → nourishing humectant
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Plant oil, an emollient
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Plant oil, an emollient
- 1 → nourishing emollient lipid
- 1 → dewy emollient lipid
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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Botanical extract
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Plant oil, an emollient
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Plant oil, an emollient
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Botanical extract
- 1 → nourishing emollient lipid
- 1 → dewy emollient lipid
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Botanical extract
- ↑ 1 moderate comedogenic signal
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 → nourishing hyaluronic family
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Plant oil, an emollient
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46 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Supporting ingredient
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48 Ubiquinone
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
- 1 → nourishing emollient lipid
- 1 → dewy emollient lipid
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
Is Soleil Toujours Extreme UV mineral or chemical?
It is a 100% mineral sunscreen, using only Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide. There are no chemical UV filters in it.
Does the Soleil Toujours Extrème UV 100% Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 45 leave a white cast?
It is rated low for white cast, which is favorable for a mineral formula. It does feel a bit heavier than the lightest options, with a balanced finish.
Is it good for sensitive skin?
Yes, it is rated low for stinging and low for pore-clogging, which is commonly friendly to sensitive and breakout-prone skin. It scores 78.2/100 with good rated protection.