Somethinc Holyshield! Sunscreen Comfort Corrector Serum SPF 50+ Pa++++
81/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Somethinc Holyshield! Sunscreen Comfort Corrector Serum SPF 50+ PA++++ is a mineral sunscreen using Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide in a serum-style format. It finishes matte, stays lightweight, and does not generally sting, though white cast is moderate as is common with mineral filters. Breakout risk is low and it rates excellent as a makeup base. With good protection and a score of 81.2/100, it is a strong mineral option for those who layer makeup.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
74
- +38.9 Zinc Oxide at #4, UV filter (UVA1 +17.1)
- +31.4 Titanium Dioxide at #7, UV filter (UVA1 +4.8)
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Health safety
High
93
- +100 Starting score
- −7 Retinyl Palmitate at #39, disputed vitamin-A sunlight signal, under review
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White cast
Medium
31
- +100 Starting score
- −30 Zinc Oxide at #4
- −35 Titanium Dioxide at #7
- −10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- −15 Pure mineral formula
- +9 PHSA dispersant, fights agglomeration
- +12.2 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide)
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Eye sting
Low
100
- +100 Starting score
- −1 Volatile alcohol at #30
- +0.8 Mineral filter system, low-sting filters
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Heavy feel
Low
69
- +100 Starting score
- −22 Zinc Oxide at #4
- −16 Titanium Dioxide at #7
- −3 Trimethylsiloxysilicate at #12, silicone wax film
- +10.3 Volatile silicone at #1, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Medium
74
- +100 Starting score
- −12 1 free fatty acids that feed Malassezia (Linoleic Acid)
- −12 1 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Polysorbate 20)
- −2 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- −10 Zinc Oxide at #4, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- −5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- ← 2 Volatile alcohol at #30
- ← 1.5 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethyl Methacrylate)
- ← 8 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 2 Zinc Oxide at #4, mild sebum absorbent
- → 4 Glycerin at #9, the anchor humectant
- → 2 2 strong humectants (Betaine, Inositol)
- → 2 Humectant polyols
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- ← 1 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethyl Methacrylate)
- ← 7 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 0.5 Volatile alcohol at #30
- ← 2 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Caprylyl Methicone)
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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
- → 2 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- → 4 Transfer-resistant grip resin, holds makeup
- ← 6 High mineral load at #4 greys under foundation
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +7 1 film-forming polymers that lock the formula on for water resistance
- +4 1 water-locking waxes
Full ingredient list (44)
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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2 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 → nourishing humectant polyol
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide)
- ↑ 38.9 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 10 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light ← 2 mild sebum absorbent
- pills ← 6 High mineral load greys under foundation
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide)
- ↑ 31.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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9 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 4 → nourishing the anchor humectant
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
- ↑ 7 film former
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Film former, locks the formula onto skin for water resistance
- ↑ 3 silicone wax film
- ↑ 4 wax water lock
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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20 Betaine
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 → nourishing humectant
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light ← 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte ← 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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23 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↑ 2 minor malassezia feeder
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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27 Ci 77288
Colorant or pigment
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Botanical extract
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29 Bisabolol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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30 Alcohol
Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 12 feeds malassezia
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Botanical extract
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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34 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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37 Inositol
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 → nourishing humectant
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Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↓ 7 disputed vitamin-A sunlight signal, under review
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↑ 12 feeds malassezia
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41 Allantoin
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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42 Caffeine
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Supporting ingredient
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44 Biotin
Supporting ingredient
Is Somethinc Holyshield! good under makeup?
It rates excellent as a makeup base, so it generally layers well under foundation. The matte, lightweight serum feel helps it sit smoothly.
Does the Somethinc Holyshield! Sunscreen Comfort Corrector Serum SPF 50+ Pa++++ leave a white cast?
White cast is rated moderate, which is common for mineral filters like Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide. Blending it out well reduces visible residue.
Is Somethinc Holyshield! Serum SPF 50+ good?
It scores 81.2/100 with good protection, making it a strong mineral option. The excellent makeup compatibility is a standout for a mineral formula.