The Face Shop The Therapy Vegan Moisturizing Sun Serum SPF 50+ PA++++
85/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
The Face Shop The Therapy Vegan Moisturizing Sun Serum SPF 50+ PA++++ is a hybrid chemical sunscreen with a serum-like, lightweight feel and a balanced finish that keeps white cast low. Its filter blend, including Drometrizole Trisiloxane, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, and Ethylhexyl Triazone, gives excellent broad-spectrum protection. It is low on breakout risk and sits well under makeup, though it may sting eyes a touch more than some. Score: 84.7/100.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
90
- +18 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #2, UV filter
- +38 Drometrizole Trisiloxane at #7, UV filter (UVA1 +13.3)
- +22.4 Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid at #8, UV filter (UVA1 +8)
- +11.2 Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid at #12, UV filter
- +28.8 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #16, UV filter (UVA1 +9.6)
- +13.2 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #19, UV filter
- β32.6 UVB coverage saturated
- β13.1 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Health safety
High
64
- +100 Starting score
- β36 Octinoxate at #2 (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Allergens
Low
98
- +100 Starting score
- β2 Essential oils (Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil)
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Eye sting
Medium
59
- +100 Starting score
- β16 Octinoxate at #2, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β2 Ensulizole at #12, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β18 Volatile alcohol at #3
- β5 Alcohol high up speeds filter migration
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Comedogenic
Low
98
- +100 Starting score
- β1 Olea Europaea Fruit Oil at #34, moderate comedogenic signal
- β1 Glyceryl Stearate SE at #21, moderate comedogenic signal
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Fungal acne
High
37
- +100 Starting score
- β18 2 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil)
- β45 5 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate)
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Fabric stains
Low
90
- +100 Starting score
- β10 Mexoryl XL at #7, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 22 Volatile alcohol at #3
- β 1.5 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Lauroyl Lysine)
- β 4 Glycerin at #9, the anchor humectant
- β 1 1 strong humectants (Panthenol)
- β 1 Humectant polyols
- β 2 2 emollient lipids (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 1 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Lauroyl Lysine)
- β 5 Volatile alcohol at #3
- β 2 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Diisopropyl Sebacate)
- β 2 2 emollient lipids (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 10 Quick-setting carrier (alcohol at #3), fast, even canvas
- β 2 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 1 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Carbomer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer)
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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 (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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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 18 UV protection
- β 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
- β 5 Alcohol high up speeds filter migration
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant polyol
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pH adjuster
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Mexoryl XL)
- β 38 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 10 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Mexoryl SX), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 22.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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9 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 4 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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10 Niacinamide
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Legacy UV filter (Ensulizole), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 11.2 UV protection
- β 2 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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14 Dimethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 28.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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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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18 Panthenol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
- 1 β nourishing humectant
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 13.2 UV protection
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Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 1 moderate comedogenic signal
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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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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24 Polyamide-8
Supporting ingredient
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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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27 Carbomer
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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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Botanical extract
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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
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Botanical extract
- β 1 moderate comedogenic signal
- 1 β nourishing emollient lipid
- 1 β dewy emollient lipid
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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41 Adenosine
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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42 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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48 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
Does the The Face Shop The Therapy Vegan Moisturizing Sun Serum SPF 50+ PA++++ leave a white cast?
White cast is generally low. It is a hybrid chemical formula with a balanced, serum-like finish that commonly disappears into skin.
Is the The Face Shop The Therapy Vegan Moisturizing Sun Serum SPF 50+ PA++++ good for oily or acne-prone skin?
It tends to suit them well. Breakout risk is low and the lightweight serum texture has a balanced finish, though sensitive eyes may feel a slight sting.
What SPF is it and is it good?
It is SPF 50+ PA++++ with excellent broad-spectrum protection. With a score of 84.7/100 it is a strong everyday option that sits well under makeup.