Unitary Global Suncare UV Protector SPF 50+/PA++++
80/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Unitary Global Suncare UV Protector SPF 50+/PA++++ is a pure mineral sunscreen using zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. It finishes matte and applies lightweight with a low pore-clogging profile and no stinging, but as a mineral formula it tends to leave a visible white cast. Protection is rated good for its high SPF claim. With a score of 79.5/100 it is a respectable mineral pick, best for those who do not mind some cast in exchange for physical filters.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
71
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +26.4 Titanium Dioxide at #9, UV filter (UVA1 +4)
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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White cast
High
27
- +100 Starting score
- −55 Zinc Oxide at #1
- −15 Titanium Dioxide at #9
- −10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- −15 Pure mineral formula
- +9.5 PHSA dispersant, fights agglomeration
- +12.8 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide)
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Heavy feel
Low
71
- +100 Starting score
- −40 Zinc Oxide at #1
- −6 Titanium Dioxide at #9
- +11.5 Volatile silicone at #3, flashes off
- +5.2 Volatile hydrocarbon at #2, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Low
89
- +100 Starting score
- −9 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Lecithin)
- −2 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains
Low
80
- +100 Starting score
- −15 Zinc Oxide at #1, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- −5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- ← 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane)
- ← 12 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 5 Zinc Oxide at #1, mild sebum absorbent
- → 10 Glycerin at #5, the anchor humectant
- → 1 Humectant polyols
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- ← 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane)
- ← 12 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- → 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- → 4 Quick-setting carrier, fast, even canvas
- → 4 Transfer-resistant grip resin, holds makeup
- ← 1.5 Humectant syrup tackiness (partly offset by the base)
- ← 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
- +2 1 water-locking waxes
Full ingredient list (27)
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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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light ← 5 mild sebum absorbent
- pills ← 15 High mineral load greys under foundation
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Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
- light ← 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
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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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4 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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5 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 10 → nourishing the anchor humectant
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 → nourishing humectant polyol
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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
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 26.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Film former, locks the formula onto skin for water resistance
- ↑ 2 wax water lock
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Supporting ingredient
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
- ↑ 3 film former
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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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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22 Propanediol
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Supporting ingredient
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24 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↑ 2 minor malassezia feeder
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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27 Lecithin
Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
Does Unitary Global Suncare UV Protector SPF 50+ leave a white cast?
Yes, it tends to leave a visible white cast, since ghost mode is rated high. This is common for pure mineral sunscreens.
Is the Unitary Global Suncare UV Protector SPF 50+/PA++++ mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen, using zinc oxide and titanium dioxide with no chemical filters.
Is Unitary Global Suncare UV Protector SPF 50+ good?
It scores 79.5/100 with good protection. It is a respectable mineral pick, best for those who do not mind some white cast in exchange for physical filters.