Trader Joe's Daily Facial Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40
72/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Trader Joe's Daily Facial Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40 is a pure mineral formula using zinc oxide as its sole UV filter. It sets to a matte, lightweight finish and is generally gentle and low risk for breakouts, with a medium white cast that is typical of zinc-based sunscreens. It can be worn under makeup with some care. With moderate protection and a score of 71.6, it is a reasonable mineral facial option for everyday use.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Moderate
42
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +1 Label claims (SPF 40)
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White cast
Medium
37
- +100 Starting score
- β55 Zinc Oxide, 20.4% declared
- β15 Pure mineral formula (20.4% total declared)
- +7 PHSA dispersant, fights agglomeration
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Heavy feel
Low
66
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Zinc Oxide, 20.4% declared
- +6 Volatile hydrocarbon at #2, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Safe
100
- +100 Starting score
- +0 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride at #3, a safe base that does not feed Malassezia
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Zinc Oxide at #1, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 5 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane)
- β 7 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #1, mild sebum absorbent
- β 4 Light emollient/solvent (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 6 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane)
- β 7 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 2 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 12 2 velvet elastomer fillers, blur and grip
- β 4 Quick-setting carrier, fast, even canvas
- β 2 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 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 βFull ingredient list (9)
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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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 55 20.4% declared
- β 40 20.4% declared
- β 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light β 5 mild sebum absorbent
- pills β 15 High mineral load greys under foundation
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Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 4 β nourishing light emollient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 6 sebum-absorbing powder
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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
Is this mineral or chemical sunscreen?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen with zinc oxide as its only UV filter, at SPF 40 for daily facial use.
Does the Trader Joe's Daily Facial Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40 leave a white cast?
White cast is rated medium, which is typical of zinc-based mineral sunscreens. The finish is matte and lightweight, so it can be worn under makeup with some care.
Is the Trader Joe's Daily Facial Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40 good for acne-prone skin?
It is generally gentle and low risk for breakouts, so it can suit blemish-prone skin. With a score of 71.6 and moderate protection, it is a reasonable everyday mineral option.