Ultrasun Face Mineral SPF 30
75/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Ultrasun Face Mineral is an SPF 30 pure mineral sunscreen using zinc oxide and titanium dioxide only. It wears matte and lightweight and is generally low on pore-clogging risk with low sting sensitivity, which suits reactive skin, but as a full mineral formula it leaves a visible white cast. Protection rates as good. With a score of 75 out of 100, it is a solid mineral face option for those who prioritise gentle filters and can work around the cast.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
68
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +26.4 Titanium Dioxide at #12, UV filter (UVA1 +4)
- +1 Label claims (SPF 30)
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White cast
High
15
- +100 Starting score
- β55 Zinc Oxide at #2
- β15 Titanium Dioxide at #12
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- β15 Pure mineral formula
- +9.5 PHSA dispersant, fights agglomeration
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Eye sting
Low
98
- +100 Starting score
- β10 Volatile alcohol at #5
- +7.5 Mineral filter system, low-sting filters
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Heavy feel
Low
74
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Zinc Oxide at #2
- β6 Titanium Dioxide at #12
- β6 Coconut Oil at #7, heavy oil
- +20.8 Volatile alcohol at #5, evaporating texture
- +4.7 Volatile hydrocarbon at #3, flashes off
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Comedogenic
Low
82
- +100 Starting score
- β18 Coconut Oil at #7, comedogenic oil/butter
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Fungal acne
High
19
- +100 Starting score
- β33 2 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Coconut Oil)
- β38 2 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate)
- β10 2 different Malassezia-feeding families high in the list
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Fabric stains
Low
80
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Zinc Oxide at #2, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 13 Volatile alcohol at #5
- β 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- β 7 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
- β 1 1 strong humectants (Ectoin)
- β 5 2 emollient lipids (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Coconut Oil)
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- β 7 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 3 Volatile alcohol at #5
- β 3 2 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dicaprylyl Ether, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate)
- β 7 2 emollient lipids (Coconut Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 10 Quick-setting carrier (alcohol at #5), fast, even canvas
- β 1 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 4 Occlusives/waxes float the foundation
- β 15 High mineral load at #2 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 (23)
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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1 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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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 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
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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5 Alcohol
Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 24 feeds malassezia
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Plant oil, an emollient
- β 6 heavy oil
- β 18 comedogenic oil/butter
- 4 β nourishing emollient lipid
- 6 β dewy emollient lipid
- β 24 feeds malassezia
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 14 feeds malassezia
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9 Undecane
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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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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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 26.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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14 Hectorite
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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15 Tridecane
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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17 Ectoin
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
- 1 β nourishing humectant
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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19 Maltodextrin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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20 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
- 1 β nourishing emollient lipid
- 1 β dewy emollient lipid
- β 9 feeds malassezia
Does Ultrasun Face Mineral leave a white cast?
Yes, white cast is on the higher side. It is a pure mineral SPF 30 with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, which commonly leaves a visible cast.
Is the Ultrasun Face Mineral SPF 30 mineral or chemical?
It is fully mineral, using zinc oxide and titanium dioxide only, with no chemical filters. That generally suits reactive and sensitive skin.
Is it good for sensitive, acne-prone skin?
Yes, it is generally low on pore-clogging risk with low sting sensitivity and a matte finish, which suits sensitive acne-prone skin. The main trade-off is the white cast.