The Raw. The Raw. Cera-shield Physical Sunscreen SPF 50+ Pa++++
78/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
The Raw. Cera-shield Physical Sunscreen is an SPF 50+ PA++++ mineral face sunscreen using Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide for broad physical protection. It finishes matte and does not commonly sting the eyes, but as a pure mineral formula it leaves a visible white cast and feels somewhat heavier on the skin. It is generally low for pore-clogging concerns. With good protection and a score of 78.3/100, it suits those who specifically want a zinc-and-titanium mineral sunscreen and do not mind some cast.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
71
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +26.4 Titanium Dioxide at #10, UV filter (UVA1 +4)
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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White cast
High
27
- +100 Starting score
- −55 Zinc Oxide at #2
- −15 Titanium Dioxide at #10
- −10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- −15 Pure mineral formula
- +9.5 PHSA dispersant, fights agglomeration
- +12.8 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide)
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Eye sting
Low
98
- +100 Starting score
- −10 Volatile alcohol at #6
- +7.5 Mineral filter system, low-sting filters
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Heavy feel
Medium
54
- +100 Starting score
- −40 Zinc Oxide at #2
- −6 Titanium Dioxide at #10
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Fungal acne
High
27
- +100 Starting score
- −12 1 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Sorbitan Isostearate)
- −9 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Hydrogenated Lecithin)
- −50 4 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Isoamyl Laurate, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate)
- −2 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains
Low
80
- +100 Starting score
- −15 Zinc Oxide at #2, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- −5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- ← 13 Volatile alcohol at #6
- ← 6 3 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Polypropylsilsesquioxane)
- ← 2 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 5 Zinc Oxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
- → 1 Glycerin at #21, the anchor humectant
- → 1 Humectant polyols
- → 8 Ceramide barrier lipids with cholesterol/phytosphingosine partners
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- ← 5 3 sebum-absorbing powders (Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Silica)
- ← 2 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 3 Volatile alcohol at #6
- ← 5 2 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Isononyl Isononanoate, Isoamyl Laurate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- → 2 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- → 7 Quick-setting carrier (alcohol at #6), fast, even canvas
- → 5 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- ← 15 High mineral load at #2 greys under foundation
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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
Full ingredient list (48)
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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1 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light ← 5 mild sebum absorbent
- pills ← 15 High mineral load greys under foundation
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 3 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 → nourishing humectant polyol
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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6 Alcohol
Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
- ↑ 24 feeds malassezia
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Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
- light ← 2 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 2 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 26.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
- ↑ 3 film former
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light ← 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte ← 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
- ↑ 3 film former
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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21 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 → nourishing the anchor humectant
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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24 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light ← 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte ← 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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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
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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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30 Allantoin
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Supporting ingredient
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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35 PVP
Film former, locks the formula onto skin for water resistance
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36 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↑ 2 minor malassezia feeder
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 12 feeds malassezia
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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39 Ceramide NP
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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40 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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41 Cholesterol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind
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43 Choleth-24
Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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44 Ceramide NS
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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46 Ceramide AP
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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47 Ceramide AS
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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48 Ceramide EOP
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
Does The Raw Cera-shield leave a white cast?
Yes, white cast is visible. As a pure mineral sunscreen with Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide, it can leave a noticeable white film, especially on deeper skin tones.
Is the The Raw. The Raw. Cera-shield Physical Sunscreen SPF 50+ Pa++++ mineral or chemical?
It is fully mineral, using Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide for broad physical protection. It is rated SPF 50+ PA++++.
Is the The Raw. The Raw. Cera-shield Physical Sunscreen SPF 50+ Pa++++ good for acne-prone skin?
It is generally acceptable. The matte mineral formula rates low for pore-clogging and does not commonly sting the eyes, though it feels somewhat heavier on the skin.