Sunkey Invisible Sun Serum SPF 42 Pa++++
68/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Sunkey Invisible Sun Serum SPF 42 PA++++ is a chemical sunscreen serum using Ethyl Methoxycinnamate, Homosalate, and Avobenzone. It delivers a matte, lightweight finish with low white cast and generally does not sting, making it comfortable for everyday wear. It rates excellent as a makeup base and is low risk for clogging pores. With moderate protection and a score of 68.1/100, it is a light, layerable pick for oily and combination skin.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Moderate
42
- +18 Ethyl Methoxycinnamate at #3, UV filter
- +11.4 Homosalate at #5, UV filter
- +28.5 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane at #7, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
- ×0.9 Limited long-UVA1 coverage
- ×0.75 Avobenzone + octinoxate degrade each other in sunlight
- +3 Label claims (SPF 42, PA rating)
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Health safety
Medium
44
- +100 Starting score
- −40 Homosalate at #5 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- −12.6 Octinoxate at #3, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- −3.5 Avobenzone at #7, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- +0 2 endocrine-scrutinized filters together
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Allergens
Low
96
- +100 Starting score
- −4 Essential oils (Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil)
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Eye sting
Low
78
- +100 Starting score
- −16 Avobenzone at #7, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −6 Homosalate at #5, migrates into eyes with sweat
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Fabric stains
Medium
55
- +100 Starting score
- −45 Avobenzone at #7, reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- ← 12 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- ← 11 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
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Makeup base
Excellent
PillsPrimer
- → 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- → 8 1 velvet elastomer fillers, blur and grip
- → 3 Quick-setting carrier, fast, even canvas
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.
How we rate water resistance →Full ingredient list (10)
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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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UV filter
- ↑ 18 UV protection
- ↓ 12.6 Octinoxate, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
- light ← 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Legacy UV filter (Homosalate)
- ↑ 11.4 UV protection
- ↑ 6 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Botanical extract
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Legacy UV filter (Avobenzone)
- ↑ 28.5 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↓ 3.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- ↑ 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
- ↑ 45 reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Plant oil, an emollient
Is Sunkey Invisible Sun Serum good for oily or acne-prone skin?
Yes, generally. It has a matte, lightweight finish and is low risk for clogging pores, which suits oily and combination skin. It also rates excellent as a makeup base.
Does the Sunkey Invisible Sun Serum SPF 42 Pa++++ leave a white cast?
No, white cast is rated low. As a chemical serum using Ethyl Methoxycinnamate, Homosalate, and Avobenzone, it absorbs without the chalkiness common to mineral formulas.
What SPF is it?
It is SPF 42 with PA++++ rating, indicating strong UVA protection alongside its SPF. The product earns a score of 68.1/100 with moderate protection.