Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd Suncros Matte Finish Soft SPF 50+ Sunscreen Pa+++
73/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Suncros Matte Finish Soft SPF 50+ PA+++ from Sun Pharmaceutical Industries is a pure mineral sunscreen using Zinc Oxide as its sole filter. It is lightweight with a balanced finish and sits well under makeup, though as a mineral formula it may show some visible white cast. It does not commonly sting and is generally low on pore-clogging risk. Protection is rated moderate, and with a score of 72.7/100 it is a solid mineral pick for sensitive skin.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Moderate
44
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +3 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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White cast
Medium
37
- +100 Starting score
- −55 Zinc Oxide at #2
- −15 Pure mineral formula
- +7 PHSA dispersant, fights agglomeration
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Heavy feel
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- −40 Zinc Oxide at #2
- +10 Volatile silicone at #1, flashes off
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- −15 Zinc Oxide at #2, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- ← 8 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 5 Zinc Oxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- ← 7 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 2 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Caprylyl Methicone)
- → 9 1 emollient lipids (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- → 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- → 8 1 velvet elastomer fillers, blur and grip
- → 5 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- ← 15 High mineral load at #2 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.
- ✨ Vitamin E
Full ingredient list (9)
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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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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 9 → dewy emollient lipid
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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8 PEG-12
Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
Is Suncros Matte Finish Soft SPF 50+ mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen using only Zinc Oxide, with no chemical filters. That makes it a good fit for those who prefer physical sunscreens.
Does the Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd Suncros Matte Finish Soft SPF 50+ Sunscreen Pa+++ leave a white cast?
It carries a medium white-cast rating, which is common for zinc-based formulas, so a slight cast may show on deeper tones. The finish is otherwise balanced and lightweight.
Is the Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd Suncros Matte Finish Soft SPF 50+ Sunscreen Pa+++ good under makeup?
Yes, it is rated good as a makeup base and is non-stinging with a low pore-clogging profile. That makes it easy to layer for sensitive or breakout-prone skin.