Sunkey Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 PA ++++
78/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Sunkey Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++ is a pure mineral formula using Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide as its only UV filters. It dries to a matte finish but can leave a visible white cast, carries a medium weight, and is low on the pore-clogging scale, so it may work for sensitive or blemish-prone skin. It does not appear to sting and is a passable, if unremarkable, base for makeup. With protection rated good and a solid 78/100, it is a reasonable choice for those who prefer mineral filters and do not mind a slight cast.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
77
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +33 Titanium Dioxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +5)
- −1 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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White cast
High
2
- +100 Starting score
- −55 Zinc Oxide, 20% declared
- −18 Titanium Dioxide, 7% declared
- −10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- −15 Pure mineral formula (27% total declared)
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Heavy feel
Medium
48
- +100 Starting score
- −40 Zinc Oxide, 20% declared
- −20 Titanium Dioxide, 7% declared
- −10 Both minerals in the top 3, dual mineral paste
- +17.5 Volatile silicone at #3, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Low
86
- +100 Starting score
- −14 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate)
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Fabric stains
Low
80
- +100 Starting score
- −15 Zinc Oxide at #1, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- −5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- ← 1.5 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- ← 8 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 5 Zinc Oxide at #1, mild sebum absorbent
- ← 2 Titanium Dioxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
- → 4 1 strong humectants (Panthenol)
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- ← 1 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- ← 7 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- → 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- → 8 1 velvet elastomer fillers, blur and grip
- ← 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.
- ✨ Panthenol (B5)
Full ingredient list (21)
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)
- ↑ 55 20% declared
- ↑ 40 20% declared
- ↑ 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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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 33 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 18 7% declared
- ↑ 20 7% declared
- light ← 2 mild sebum absorbent
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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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Supporting ingredient
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
- 4 → nourishing humectant
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 14 feeds malassezia
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11 Jeju Extract
Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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13 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light ← 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte ← 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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Botanical extract
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15 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Botanical extract
Does Sunkey Mineral Sunscreen leave a white cast?
It can leave a visible white cast, which is common for pure mineral formulas. It does dry to a matte finish, so it reads less shiny once set.
Is this a mineral or chemical sunscreen?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen, using only Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide as UV filters. That can suit people who prefer mineral formulas or have sensitive skin.
Is the Sunkey Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 PA ++++ good, and what SPF?
It is SPF 50 with PA++++ and protection rated good, earning a solid 78/100. It is low on the pore-clogging scale, so it is a reasonable pick if you do not mind a slight cast.