The Face Shop Air Cotton Makeup Base Spf 30 Pa ++
76/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
The Face Shop Air Cotton Makeup Base SPF 30 PA++ is a fully mineral primer-style sunscreen using titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, with a matte finish that stays lightweight. Because the mineral load is high and untinted, white cast tends to be visible, which is common for this type. It is generally low for pore-clogging and does not commonly sting, so it suits sensitive skin. With a score of 76.4/100 and good protection, it is a solid base option, best on lighter or medium skin tones where the cast shows less.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
71
- +31.4 Titanium Dioxide at #4, UV filter (UVA1 +4.8)
- +38.9 Zinc Oxide at #6, UV filter (UVA1 +17.1)
- +1 Label claims (SPF 30)
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Allergens
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- β18 Fragrance
- β12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
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White cast
High
24
- +100 Starting score
- β30 Zinc Oxide at #6
- β35 Titanium Dioxide at #4
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- β15 Pure mineral formula
- +13.5 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Hydrogen Dimethicone)
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Eye sting
Low
98
- +100 Starting score
- β8 Fragrance
- +6 Mineral filter system, low-sting filters
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Heavy feel
Low
72
- +100 Starting score
- β22 Zinc Oxide at #6
- β16 Titanium Dioxide at #4
- +9.5 Volatile silicone at #2, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Low
89
- +100 Starting score
- β9 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Hydrogenated Lecithin)
- β2 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- β10 Titanium Dioxide at #4, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 12 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 2 Zinc Oxide at #6, mild sebum absorbent
- β 2 Humectant polyols
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 12 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 6 High mineral load at #4 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 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¨ Niacinamide
Full ingredient list (39)
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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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 (Titanium Dioxide)
- β 31.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 10 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- pills β 6 High mineral load greys under foundation
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant polyol
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide)
- β 38.9 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- light β 2 mild sebum absorbent
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant polyol
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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10 Niacinamide
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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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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13 Mica
Colorant or pigment
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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16 Volcanic Ash
Supporting ingredient
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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19 Dimethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Supporting ingredient
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22 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 minor malassezia feeder
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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26 Adenosine
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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33 Fragrance
Fragrance
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34 Citric Acid
pH adjuster
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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37 Ci 77288
Colorant or pigment
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Colorant or pigment
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Supporting ingredient
Does The Face Shop Air Cotton Makeup Base SPF 30 leave a white cast?
Yes, white cast tends to be visible. It is an untinted mineral formula with titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, which commonly whitens, so it shows less on lighter skin tones.
Is the The Face Shop Air Cotton Makeup Base Spf 30 Pa ++ mineral or chemical?
It is a fully mineral sunscreen, using only titanium dioxide and zinc oxide as UV filters.
Is it good for sensitive skin?
It generally suits sensitive skin: it does not commonly sting and is low for pore-clogging, with a matte finish.