Tula Pentapeptide Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50
82/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Tula Pentapeptide Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 is a pure mineral formula using titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. It has a balanced finish, feels lightweight and does not sting, with low pore-clogging risk that suits sensitive and acne-prone skin. There is a medium white cast typical of mineral filters, and it works okay under makeup. Protection is rated good and it scores about 82 out of 100, a strong mineral choice.
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)
- β1 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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Allergens
Low
98
- +100 Starting score
- β2 2 declared fragrance allergens
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White cast
Medium
53
- +100 Starting score
- β14 Zinc Oxide, 5% declared
- β18 Titanium Dioxide, 6% declared
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- β2 Titanium Dioxide as pigment (CI 77891) at #78
- β8 Pure mineral formula (11% total declared)
- +5.2 PHSA dispersant, fights agglomeration
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Eye sting
Low
99
- +100 Starting score
- β4 2 declared fragrance allergens
- +3 Mineral filter system, low-sting filters
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Heavy feel
Low
76
- +100 Starting score
- β8 Zinc Oxide, 5% declared
- β10 Titanium Dioxide, 6% declared
- β10 Both minerals in the top 3, dual mineral paste
- +4.2 Volatile hydrocarbon at #6, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Medium
72
- +100 Starting score
- β12 1 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Polysorbate 20)
- β14 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate)
- β2 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains
Low
80
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Titanium Dioxide at #1, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 4.5 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Nylon-12)
- β 4 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 1 Glycerin at #47, the anchor humectant
- β 1 Light emollient/solvent (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 4 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Nylon-12)
- β 4 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 1 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Caprylyl Methicone)
- β 6 1 emollient lipids (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 3 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 3 Quick-setting carrier, fast, even canvas
- β 3 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
- +3 1 film-forming polymers that lock the formula on for water resistance
Full ingredient list (78)
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 (Titanium Dioxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 33 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 18 6% declared
- β 10 6% declared
- β 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light β 2 mild sebum absorbent
- pills β 15 High mineral load greys under foundation
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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 14 5% declared
- β 8 5% declared
- light β 5 mild sebum absorbent
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3 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 6 β dewy emollient lipid
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 1 β nourishing light emollient
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10 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 14 feeds malassezia
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
- β 3 film former
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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16 Triolein
Supporting ingredient
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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Supporting ingredient
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Supporting ingredient
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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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26 Resveratrol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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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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32 Inulin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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33 Lactic Acid
pH adjuster
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Botanical extract
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Supporting ingredient
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37 Zinc Sulfate
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Supporting ingredient
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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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42 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Botanical extract
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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47 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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50 Maltodextrin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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51 Mannitol
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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52 Mica
Colorant or pigment
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53 Nylon-12
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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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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56 Propanediol
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Botanical extract
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pH adjuster
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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64 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 minor malassezia feeder
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Supporting ingredient
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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73 Citric Acid
pH adjuster
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 12 feeds malassezia
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Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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77 Linalool
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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Colorant or pigment
Does Tula Pentapeptide Sunscreen leave a white cast?
It can leave a moderate white cast, which is typical for a mineral formula using titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. The finish is balanced.
Is the Tula Pentapeptide Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 good for sensitive or acne-prone skin?
It generally suits sensitive and acne-prone skin. It does not sting, feels lightweight and is rated low for pore-clogging.
Is Tula Pentapeptide Sunscreen SPF 50 any good?
Yes, it scores about 82 out of 100. Protection is rated good and it is one of the stronger mineral options in its group.