Ultra Violette Queen Screen SPF 50+ Luminising Serum Skinscreen
78/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Ultra Violette Queen Screen is an SPF 50+ luminising serum sunscreen using a hybrid filter blend of ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, ethylhexyl salicylate, Tinosorb S, Tinosorb M and titanium dioxide. It wears matte and lightweight with a low white cast and sits well under makeup, and is generally low-sting with low breakout triggers. Protection is excellent, and a score of 78.0/100 makes it a strong serum-style sunscreen for those wanting a refined daily finish.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
88
- +18 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #3, UV filter
- +7.6 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #6, UV filter
- +45.6 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #7, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
- +38.4 Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol at #11, UV filter (UVA1 +14.4)
- +9.9 Titanium Dioxide at #24, UV filter (UVA1 +1.5)
- −28.3 UVB coverage saturated
- −5.1 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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Health safety
High
64
- +100 Starting score
- −36 Octinoxate at #3 (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Allergens
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- −18 Fragrance
- −11 5 declared fragrance allergens
- −1 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
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White cast
Low
94
- +100 Starting score
- −6 Titanium Dioxide at #24
- −6 Tinosorb M at #11
- +6 Iron-oxide undertone, partial masking
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Eye sting
Low
62
- +100 Starting score
- −16 Octinoxate at #3, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −6 Octisalate at #6, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −8 Fragrance
- −8 4 declared fragrance allergens
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Heavy feel
Low
99
- +100 Starting score
- −2 Titanium Dioxide at #24
- +0.5 Volatile silicone at #2, flashes off
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Comedogenic
Low
83
- +100 Starting score
- −17 Isostearyl Neopentanoate at #5, heavy comedogenic ester
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Fabric stains
Medium
58
- +100 Starting score
- −40 Iron-oxide pigments at #34, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- −2 Titanium Dioxide at #24, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- ← 4.5 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Polymethyl Methacrylate)
- ← 12 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- → 4 Glycerin at #8, the anchor humectant
- → 1 1 strong humectants (Saccharide Isomerate)
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- ← 4 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Polymethyl Methacrylate)
- ← 11 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- → 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- → 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.
How we rate water resistance →Full ingredient list (36)
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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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light ← 8 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 18 UV protection
- ↑ 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light ← 5 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↑ 17 heavy comedogenic ester
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Legacy UV filter (Octisalate)
- ↑ 7.6 UV protection
- ↑ 6 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S)
- ↑ 45.6 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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8 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 4 → nourishing the anchor humectant
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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10 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb M), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 38.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and 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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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 → nourishing humectant
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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19 Mica
Colorant or pigment
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20 Fragrance
Fragrance
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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pH adjuster
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 9.9 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 2 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Botanical extract
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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27 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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28 Citric Acid
pH adjuster
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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30 Geraniol
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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31 Citronellol
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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32 Linalool
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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33 Eugenol
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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34 Ci 77491
Colorant or pigment
- ↑ 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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35 Ci 77492
Colorant or pigment
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36 Ci 77499
Colorant or pigment
Does Ultra Violette Queen Screen work under makeup?
Yes, it rates good as a makeup base. The matte, lightweight serum finish and low white cast help it sit smoothly under makeup.
Is Ultra Violette Queen Screen good for oily skin?
It suits oily and combination skin well. The finish is matte and lightweight and it is rated low on pore-clogging triggers.
Is Ultra Violette Queen Screen SPF 50 a good sunscreen?
It scores 78.0/100 with excellent protection, so it is a strong choice. It is a refined serum-style daily sunscreen with high coverage.