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Sonrei Clearly Zinq MINERAL GEL SUNSCREEN SPF 60

Sonrei Clearly Zinq MINERAL GEL SUNSCREEN SPF 60

70/100 overall score

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About this sunscreen

Sonrei Clearly Zinq Mineral Gel Sunscreen SPF 60 is a pure mineral sunscreen using zinc oxide alone in a gel base. It does not sting and is generally low for clogging pores, but it can leave a medium white cast and feels somewhat heavier on skin, and it is a weaker choice under makeup. Despite the SPF 60 label the rating reads protection as moderate, and the score lands at 69.8/100. It suits those who want a single-filter zinc gel and do not mind some cast.

Ingredient & SPF scores

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UV protection

Moderate 43
  • +41 Zinc Oxide at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
  • +2 Label claims (SPF 60)
How we rate uv protection β†’
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Health safety

High 100
  • +100 Starting score
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

Medium 37
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’55 Zinc Oxide at #1
  • βˆ’15 Pure mineral formula
  • +7 PHSA dispersant, fights agglomeration
How we rate white cast β†’
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Eye sting

Low 100
  • +100 Starting score
How we rate eye sting β†’
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Heavy feel

Medium 54
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’40 Zinc Oxide at #1
  • βˆ’6 Copernicia Cerifera Wax at #10, wax film
How we rate heavy feel β†’
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Comedogenic

Low 100
  • +100 Starting score
How we rate comedogenic β†’
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Fungal acne

Low 82
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’9 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Lecithin)
  • βˆ’9 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate)
  • +0 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride at #2, a safe base that does not feed Malassezia
How we rate fungal acne β†’
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Fabric stains

Low 85
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’15 Zinc Oxide at #1, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
How we rate fabric stains β†’
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Moisture

Balanced
LightNourishing
  • ← 5 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane)
  • ← 5 Zinc Oxide at #1, mild sebum absorbent
  • β†’ 4 Light emollient/solvent (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)
How we rate moisture β†’
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Finish

Balanced
MatteDewy
  • ← 6 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane)
How we rate finish β†’
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Makeup base

Poor
PillsPrimer
  • ← 2 Occlusives/waxes float the foundation
  • ← 15 High mineral load at #1 greys under foundation
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Water resistance

Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
  • +4 1 water-locking waxes
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Full ingredient list (23)

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 Zinc Oxide

    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
  2. Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • 4 β†’ nourishing light emollient
  3. Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  4. 4 Polymethylsilsesquioxane

    Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish

    • light ← 5 sebum-absorbing powder
    • matte ← 6 sebum-absorbing powder
  5. 5 C13-15 Alkane

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  6. Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream

  7. 7 Propylene Carbonate

    Supporting ingredient

  8. Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream

  9. 9 Organic Euphorbia Cerifera Wax

    Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin

  10. 10 Copernicia Cerifera Wax

    Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin

    • ↑ 6 wax film
    • ↑ 4 wax water lock
  11. Botanical extract

  12. Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  13. Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

    • ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
  14. 14 Isostearic Acid

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  15. 15 Lecithin

    Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

    • ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
  16. Botanical extract

  17. 17 Aloe Vera Extract

    Soothing, skin-conditioning active

  18. 18 Dimethicone

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  19. 19 Triethyl Citrate

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  20. 20 Phenoxyethanol

    Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling

  21. 21 Caprylyl Glycol

    Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling

  22. 22 Ethylhexyl-Glycerin

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  23. 23 Hexylene Glycol

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

Does Sonrei Clearly Zinq SPF 60 leave a white cast?

It can. As a zinc-only mineral gel it rates medium for white cast, so some cast is likely depending on skin tone and how much you apply.

Is Sonrei Clearly Zinq mineral or chemical?

It is a pure mineral sunscreen, using zinc oxide as the only UV filter.

Is Sonrei Clearly Zinq SPF 60 good under makeup?

It is a weaker choice under makeup, rating poor for that use, and it feels somewhat heavier on skin. The rating reads protection as moderate and the score is 69.8/100.

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