The Mom's Co. Mineral Based Baby Sunscreen SPF 50+ Pa++
74/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
The Mom's Co. Mineral Based Baby Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++ is a pure mineral formula using titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. It has a balanced finish but a heavier, richer feel, and the minerals commonly leave a visible white cast. It does not sting and keeps pore-clogging risk low, though it is only an okay makeup base. With a 74.4 out of 100 score and good protection, it is a sturdy mineral option for those who prioritize gentle filters over a sheer finish.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
75
- +33 Titanium Dioxide at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +5)
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- −1 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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White cast
High
0
- +100 Starting score
- −55 Zinc Oxide at #2
- −50 Titanium Dioxide at #1
- −10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- −15 Pure mineral formula
- +30 Penalties exceed the scale, floored at 0
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Heavy feel
High
20
- +100 Starting score
- −40 Zinc Oxide at #2
- −30 Titanium Dioxide at #1
- −10 Both minerals in the top 3, dual mineral paste
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Fabric stains
Low
80
- +100 Starting score
- −15 Titanium Dioxide at #1, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- −5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- ← 5 Zinc Oxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
- ← 2 Titanium Dioxide at #1, mild sebum absorbent
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- ← 15 High mineral load at #1 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 →Full ingredient list (5)
What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, ↑ / ↓ give the direction, and ← / → 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 (Titanium Dioxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 33 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light ← 2 mild sebum absorbent
- pills ← 15 High mineral load greys under foundation
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- light ← 5 mild sebum absorbent
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
Does The Mom's Co. Mineral Baby Sunscreen leave a white cast?
Yes, it is rated high for white cast. As a titanium dioxide and zinc oxide formula, it commonly leaves a visible white film.
Is the The Mom's Co. Mineral Based Baby Sunscreen SPF 50+ Pa++ mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen using titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. There are no chemical UV filters in it.
Is The Mom's Co. Baby Sunscreen SPF 50 good?
It scores 74.4 out of 100 with protection rated good. It is a sturdy mineral choice for those who prioritize gentle filters over a sheer finish.