Solrx Pure Mineral SPF 50 Daily Facial Zinc Sunscreen + Niacinamide
70/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Solrx Pure Mineral SPF 50 Daily Facial Zinc Sunscreen with Niacinamide is a pure mineral formula built on Zinc Oxide. It has a balanced finish and is generally non-stinging and low on pore-clogging risk, though it can leave a moderate white cast and feels a touch heavier on skin. With a score of 70.4/100 and moderate protection, it is a reasonable daily mineral option that works okay as a makeup base.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Moderate
43
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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White cast
Medium
37
- +100 Starting score
- −55 Zinc Oxide at #1
- −15 Pure mineral formula
- +7 PHSA dispersant, fights agglomeration
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Fungal acne
Medium
59
- +100 Starting score
- −41 4 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Glyceryl Stearate, Sucrose Palmitate, Sucrose Tristearate)
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- −15 Zinc Oxide at #1, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- ← 5 Zinc Oxide at #1, mild sebum absorbent
- → 4 Glycerin at #8, the anchor humectant
- → 3 2 strong humectants (Panthenol, Saccharide Isomerate)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- ← 2 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Coco-Caprylate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- → 2 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- ← 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.
- ✨ Niacinamide
- ✨ Panthenol (B5)
Full ingredient list (20)
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 (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 ← 15 High mineral load greys under foundation
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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pH adjuster
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Filter booster, photostabilizes the UV filters or lifts their SPF
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8 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 4 → nourishing the anchor humectant
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 14 feeds malassezia
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10 Niacinamide
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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11 Panthenol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
- 2 → nourishing humectant
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 → nourishing humectant
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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19 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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20 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
Does Solrx Pure Mineral SPF 50 leave a white cast?
It can leave a moderate white cast. As a Zinc Oxide formula, some visible cast is common, especially on deeper skin tones.
Is the Solrx Pure Mineral SPF 50 Daily Facial Zinc Sunscreen + Niacinamide mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen. The only UV filter is Zinc Oxide, paired with niacinamide as a skincare ingredient.
Is it a good sunscreen?
It scores 70.4/100 with moderate protection, so it is a reasonable daily mineral option. It is non-stinging and low on pore-clogging risk, though it feels a touch heavier and can leave some cast.