Supergoop! Mineral Sheerscreen SPF 50 Pa++++
79/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Supergoop! Mineral Sheerscreen SPF 50 PA++++ is a pure mineral sunscreen using Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide with a matte finish. As a mineral formula it can leave a visible white cast, and the texture feels a touch heavier than the lightest options. It generally does not sting and is low risk for clogging pores. With a score of 79.0/100 and good protection, it is a solid high-SPF mineral choice for those who prefer a matte look.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
76
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #3, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +31.4 Titanium Dioxide at #5, UV filter (UVA1 +4.8)
- β0.4 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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White cast
High
15
- +100 Starting score
- β55 Zinc Oxide at #3
- β35 Titanium Dioxide at #5
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- β15 Pure mineral formula
- +15 Penalties exceed the scale, floored at 0
- +15 Coated minerals (Aluminum Hydroxide, Hydrogen Dimethicone)
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Heavy feel
Medium
58
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Zinc Oxide at #3
- β16 Titanium Dioxide at #5
- +14 Volatile silicone at #2, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Medium
62
- +100 Starting score
- β18 1 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Sorbitan Sesquioleate)
- β9 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil)
- β9 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate)
- β2 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains
Low
80
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Zinc Oxide at #3, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 8 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #3, mild sebum absorbent
- β 1 1 strong humectants (Inositol)
- β 1 Humectant polyols
- β 1 1 emollient lipids (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil)
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 7 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 4 3 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dibutyl Adipate, Caprylyl Methicone, Dicaprylyl Carbonate)
- β 1 1 emollient lipids (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 4 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 15 High mineral load at #3 greys under foundation
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +3 1 film-forming polymers that lock the formula on for water resistance
- +2 1 water-locking waxes
Full ingredient list (29)
What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, β / β give the direction, and β / β 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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1 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 8 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light β 5 mild sebum absorbent
- pills β 15 High mineral load greys under foundation
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide)
- β 31.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant polyol
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 18 feeds malassezia
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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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
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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17 Inositol
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant
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Botanical extract
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 wax water lock
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
- β 3 film former
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23 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 minor malassezia feeder
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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25 Xanthophylls
Supporting ingredient
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26 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
- 1 β nourishing emollient lipid
- 1 β dewy emollient lipid
- β 9 feeds malassezia
Does Supergoop Mineral Sheerscreen leave a white cast?
White cast is rated high. As a pure mineral formula with Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide, it can leave a visible film, more so on deeper skin tones.
Is the Supergoop! Mineral Sheerscreen SPF 50 Pa++++ mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen, using only Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide, with a matte finish.
Is the Supergoop! Mineral Sheerscreen SPF 50 Pa++++ good for oily skin?
It can suit oily skin. The matte finish and low pore-clogging risk help, though the texture feels a touch heavier than the lightest options.