Tizo Tizo 3 Facial Primer Sunscreen
84/100 overall score
Sign in to see this product's score for your skin.
About this sunscreen
Tizo 3 Facial Primer Sunscreen is a pure mineral formula using Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide. It wears matte and doubles as a makeup primer, with low white cast and no sting. The formula is lightweight with low breakout risk and works well under makeup. With good protection and a score of 83.7, it is a strong mineral primer-sunscreen, though the SPF figure is not specified here.
Ingredient & SPF scores
βοΈ
UV protection
Good
73
- +33 Titanium Dioxide at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +5)
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- β1 UVA2 coverage saturated
π»
White cast
Low
82
- +100 Starting score
- β6 Zinc Oxide, 3.8% declared
- β18 Titanium Dioxide, 8% declared
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- β8 Pure mineral formula (11.8% total declared)
- +21 Iron-oxide undertone, partial masking
- +3.2 Coated minerals (Alumina, Hydrogen Dimethicone)
πͺ¨
Heavy feel
Low
72
- +100 Starting score
- β8 Zinc Oxide, 3.8% declared
- β20 Titanium Dioxide, 8% declared
- β10 Both minerals in the top 3, dual mineral paste
- +9.5 Volatile silicone at #4, flashes off
π
Fabric stains
Medium
40
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Iron-oxide pigments at #10, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- β15 Titanium Dioxide at #1, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
π§
Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 10 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
- β 2 Titanium Dioxide at #1, mild sebum absorbent
β¨
Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 8 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
π
Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 12 2 velvet elastomer fillers, blur and grip
- β 7.5 High mineral load at #1 greys under foundation (tinted)
π
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¨ Vitamin C
- β¨ Vitamin E
Full ingredient list (15)
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.
-
Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 33 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 18 8% declared
- β 20 8% declared
- β 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light β 2 mild sebum absorbent
- pills β 7.5 High mineral load greys under foundation (tinted)
-
Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 6 3.8% declared
- β 8 3.8% declared
- light β 5 mild sebum absorbent
-
3 Alumina
Supporting ingredient
-
Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 5 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
-
Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 5 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
-
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
-
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
-
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
-
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
-
10 Ci 77491
Colorant or pigment
- β 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
-
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
-
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
-
Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
-
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
-
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
Is Tizo 3 good under makeup?
Yes, it works well under makeup and doubles as a facial primer with a matte finish. White cast stays low and it does not sting. It is lightweight with low breakout risk.
Is the Tizo Tizo 3 Facial Primer Sunscreen mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen using Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide. There are no chemical filters, which suits those who prefer mineral-only formulas. It keeps white cast low for a mineral product.
Is it good?
It scores 83.7 out of 100 with good protection, a strong mineral primer-sunscreen. Its matte, makeup-friendly finish is the main appeal. The SPF figure is not specified here, so check the label.