ULTA Tinted Moisturizer Spf 30
79/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
ULTA Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30 combines the chemical filter ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate with titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. The tint keeps white cast low, and it wears with a matte finish and a lightweight, low pore-clogging feel that does not commonly sting. It is okay as a makeup base, doubling as light coverage on its own. With good protection and a 79.1 score, it is a practical everyday tinted moisturizer for those who want light sun defense and a polished, matte look.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
79
- +18 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #1, UV filter
- +33 Titanium Dioxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +5)
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #3, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- β13 UVB coverage saturated
- β1 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +1 Label claims (SPF 30)
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Health safety
High
64
- +100 Starting score
- β36 Octinoxate at #1 (regulatory/evidence concern)
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White cast
Low
94
- +100 Starting score
- β6 Zinc Oxide, 3% declared
- β7 Titanium Dioxide, 3.5% declared
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- β2 Titanium Dioxide as pigment (CI 77891) at #28
- +17.5 Tinted formula, pigment masks the cast
- +1.1 Coated minerals (Alumina, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Methicone)
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Eye sting
Low
80
- +100 Starting score
- β16 Octinoxate at #1, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β4 Volatile alcohol at #8
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Heavy feel
Low
79
- +100 Starting score
- β8 Zinc Oxide, 3% declared
- β10 Titanium Dioxide, 3.5% declared
- β10 Both minerals in the top 3, dual mineral paste
- +7 Volatile silicone at #5, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Safe
98
- +100 Starting score
- β2 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains
Medium
40
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Iron-oxide pigments at #27, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- β15 Titanium Dioxide at #2, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 5 Volatile alcohol at #8
- β 1.5 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Talc)
- β 5 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #3, mild sebum absorbent
- β 2 Titanium Dioxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 1 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Talc)
- β 4 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 1 Volatile alcohol at #8
- β 2 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Isononyl Isononanoate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 5 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 2 Quick-setting carrier (alcohol at #8), fast, even canvas
- β 2 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 7.5 High mineral load at #2 greys under foundation (tinted)
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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 (28)
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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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 18 UV protection
- β 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
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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 7 3.5% declared
- β 10 3.5% 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)
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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 6 3% declared
- β 8 3% declared
- light β 5 mild sebum absorbent
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4 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 5 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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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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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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13 Talc
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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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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15 Alumina
Supporting ingredient
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16 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 minor malassezia feeder
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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20 Methicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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22 Propanediol
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Botanical extract
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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27 Iron Oxides
Colorant or pigment
- β 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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Colorant or pigment
Does ULTA Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30 leave a white cast?
White cast is generally low because the tint offsets the titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. It blends in well and wears with a matte finish.
Is the ULTA Tinted Moisturizer Spf 30 good for oily skin?
It is a reasonable option for oily skin. It is lightweight with a matte finish and a low pore-clogging profile, which is commonly more comfortable for oily and combination skin.
Is it good?
Its score is 79.1 out of 100 with good measured protection. It is a practical everyday tinted moisturizer that adds light coverage and sun defense.