The Face Shop Power Long-lasting Sun Cream SPF50+ Pa+++
72/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
The Face Shop Power Long-lasting Sun Cream SPF50+ PA+++ is a hybrid that pairs the mineral filters Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide with chemical Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate and Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid. It wears matte and lightweight with low white cast and does not commonly sting, and it sits well under makeup. Protection is good. The solid score makes it a reliable long-wear sun cream for daily use.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
79
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #3, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +17.1 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #5, UV filter
- +13.3 Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid at #7, UV filter
- +26.4 Titanium Dioxide at #8, UV filter (UVA1 +4)
- β22.2 UVB coverage saturated
- +3 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Health safety
High
64
- +100 Starting score
- β36 Octinoxate at #5 (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Allergens
Low
65
- +100 Starting score
- β18 Fragrance
- β17 6 declared fragrance allergens
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White cast
Low
66
- +100 Starting score
- β55 Zinc Oxide at #3
- β15 Titanium Dioxide at #8
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- +40 Iron-oxide undertone, partial masking
- +6 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Alumina, Hydrogen Dimethicone)
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Eye sting
Low
69
- +100 Starting score
- β11 Octinoxate at #5, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β4 Ensulizole at #7, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β8 Fragrance
- β8 6 declared fragrance allergens
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Heavy feel
Low
66
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Zinc Oxide at #3
- β6 Titanium Dioxide at #8
- +11.5 Volatile silicone at #2, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Low
88
- +100 Starting score
- β12 1 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate)
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Fabric stains
Medium
40
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Iron-oxide pigments at #38, 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 3 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Nylon-12, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer)
- β 8 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #3, mild sebum absorbent
- β 3 2 strong humectants (Panthenol, Sodium PCA)
- β 1 Humectant polyols
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 2 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Nylon-12, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer)
- β 7 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 1 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 (48)
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 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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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate)
- β 17.1 UV protection
- β 11 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Legacy UV filter (Ensulizole)
- β 13.3 UV protection
- β 4 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 26.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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pH adjuster
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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12 Panthenol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
- 2 β nourishing humectant
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 1 β dewy slippy emollient ester
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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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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Supporting ingredient
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 12 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Botanical extract
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Supporting ingredient
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24 Alumina
Supporting ingredient
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25 Mica
Colorant or pigment
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26 Nylon-12
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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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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Botanical extract
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Supporting ingredient
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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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32 Adenosine
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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35 Sodium PCA
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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37 Dimethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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38 Ci 77492
Colorant or pigment
- β 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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39 Ci 77491
Colorant or pigment
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40 Ci 77499
Colorant or pigment
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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42 Fragrance
Fragrance
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43 Linalool
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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45 Limonene
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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46 Citronellol
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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48 Geraniol
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
Does The Face Shop Power sun cream leave a white cast?
No, white cast is rated low even though it contains Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide. The finish is matte and lightweight, so it should not look chalky.
Is the The Face Shop Power Long-lasting Sun Cream SPF50+ Pa+++ mineral or chemical?
It is a hybrid, pairing mineral Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide with chemical Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate and Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid for broad-spectrum coverage.
Is it good under makeup?
Yes, its makeup-base rating is good and the matte finish helps foundation sit smoothly. It also does not commonly sting, which suits long daily wear.