Thank You Farmer Sun Project Rice Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40 Broad Spectrum
80/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Thank You Farmer Sun Project Rice Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40 is a pure mineral formula using Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide for broad-spectrum defense. The tint helps keep white cast low while delivering a matte finish, and it stays lightweight, does not commonly sting, and is low on the pore-clogging scale. It works well as a makeup base. Scoring 79.7/100 with good protection, it is a strong mineral choice for those who prefer zinc-based sunscreens.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
62
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +19.8 Titanium Dioxide at #13, UV filter (UVA1 +3)
- +1 Label claims (SPF 40)
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White cast
Low
78
- +100 Starting score
- β55 Zinc Oxide, 22.2% declared
- β6 Titanium Dioxide at #13
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- β15 Pure mineral formula (22.2% total declared)
- +60.2 Tinted formula, pigment masks the cast
- +3.9 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide)
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Heavy feel
Low
73
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Zinc Oxide, 22.2% declared
- β2 Titanium Dioxide at #13
- +10.5 Volatile silicone at #3, flashes off
- +4.7 Volatile hydrocarbon at #7, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Low
91
- +100 Starting score
- β9 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate)
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Fabric stains
Medium
40
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Iron-oxide pigments at #18, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- β15 Zinc Oxide at #1, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 3 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polymethyl Methacrylate)
- β 12 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #1, mild sebum absorbent
- β 2 Sodium Hyaluronate at #30, hyaluronic family
- β 4 1 strong humectants (Panthenol)
- β 1 Humectant polyols
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 2 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polymethyl Methacrylate)
- β 11 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 3 3 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dicaprylyl Ether, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Caprylyl Methicone)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 3 Quick-setting carrier, fast, even canvas
- β 2 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 7.5 High mineral load at #1 greys under foundation (tinted)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.
How we rate water resistance βSkincare extras
Beneficial actives this formula contains. Informational only, not part of the rating: their effect depends on a concentration the label does not disclose.
- β¨ Panthenol (B5)
- β¨ Niacinamide
Full ingredient list (34)
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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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 55 22.2% declared
- β 40 22.2% declared
- β 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light β 5 mild sebum absorbent
- pills β 7.5 High mineral load greys under foundation (tinted)
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2 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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
- 4 β nourishing humectant
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant polyol
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Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 1 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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11 Niacinamide
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 19.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Supporting ingredient
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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18 Iron Oxides
Colorant or pigment
- β 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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22 Iron Oxides
Colorant or pigment
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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Supporting ingredient
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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28 Adenosine
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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29 Iron Oxides
Colorant or pigment
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 β nourishing hyaluronic family
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31 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Botanical extract
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Botanical extract
Is Thank You Farmer Rice Tinted Sunscreen mineral?
Yes, it is a pure mineral sunscreen using Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide for broad-spectrum protection.
Does the tinted mineral formula leave a white cast?
White cast is generally low. The tint helps offset the typical mineral cast, and it finishes matte, so it should look natural on most skin tones.
Is the Thank You Farmer Sun Project Rice Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40 Broad Spectrum good under makeup and for oily skin?
It works well as a makeup base, finishes matte, and rates low on the pore-clogging scale, so it is generally suitable for oily and acne-prone skin.