The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur UV Derma Mineral Sun Cream
78/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur UV Derma Mineral Sun Cream is a pure mineral sunscreen built on Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide. It has a balanced finish, stays lightweight, and keeps white cast low, which is notable for a mineral formula. It is generally low-sting and low on pore-clogging, and works well as a makeup base. With good protection and a score of 78.4/100, it is a comfortable, gentle mineral choice for everyday wear.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
72
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #3, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +31.4 Titanium Dioxide at #6, UV filter (UVA1 +4.8)
- β0.4 UVA2 coverage saturated
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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
Low
64
- +100 Starting score
- β42 Zinc Oxide, 15.7% declared
- β18 Titanium Dioxide, 5% declared
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- β15 Pure mineral formula (20.7% total declared)
- +42.5 Iron-oxide undertone, partial masking
- +6.4 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Alumina, 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
70
- +100 Starting score
- β30 Zinc Oxide, 15.7% declared
- β10 Titanium Dioxide, 5% declared
- +10 Volatile silicone at #2, 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 #30, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- 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 4 Glycerin at #11, the anchor humectant
- β 1 1 strong humectants (Panthenol)
- β 1 Humectant polyols
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 7 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 2 1 slippy emollient esters (Cetyl Ethylhexanoate)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 8 1 velvet elastomer fillers, blur and grip
- β 7.5 High mineral load at #3 greys under foundation (tinted)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +6 2 film-forming polymers that lock the formula on for 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.
- β¨ Panthenol (B5)
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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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 42 15.7% declared
- β 30 15.7% 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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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant polyol
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide)
- β 31.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 18 5% declared
- β 10 5% declared
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 2 β dewy slippy emollient ester
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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11 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 4 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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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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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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16 Panthenol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
- 1 β nourishing humectant
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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19 Alumina
Supporting ingredient
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Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Film former, locks the formula onto skin for water resistance
- β 3 film former
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
- β 3 film former
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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28 Calamine
Colorant or pigment
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29 Mica
Colorant or pigment
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30 Ci 77492
Colorant or pigment
- β 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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32 Ci 77499
Colorant or pigment
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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34 Fragrance
Fragrance
Does the Dr. Belmeur Mineral Sun Cream leave a white cast?
No, it keeps white cast low, which is notable for a mineral formula. The finish is balanced and works well under makeup.
Is the The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur UV Derma Mineral Sun Cream mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen built on Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide, with no chemical filters.
Is the The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur UV Derma Mineral Sun Cream good for sensitive or acne-prone skin?
It is low-sting and scores low on pore-clogging, so it is generally a gentle choice for sensitive and breakout-prone skin. It scores 78.4/100 with good protection.