VLCC Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Pa+++
72/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
VLCC Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 PA+++ is a pure mineral formula using Zinc Oxide as its only UV filter. It dries matte, stays lightweight, and works well under makeup, but can leave a visible white cast, which is common with mineral sunscreens. It does not commonly sting and carries a low pore-clogging risk. With moderate SPF 50 protection and a score of 72.3/100, it is a reasonable mineral pick for those who prefer zinc-based formulas and a matte finish.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Moderate
44
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +3 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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White cast
High
30
- +100 Starting score
- −55 Zinc Oxide at #2
- −15 Pure mineral formula
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Heavy feel
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- −40 Zinc Oxide at #2
- +10 Volatile silicone at #1, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Low
86
- +100 Starting score
- −14 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate)
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- −15 Zinc Oxide at #2, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- ← 8 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 5 Zinc Oxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
- → 2 1 emollient lipids (Squalane)
- → 2 Light emollient/solvent (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- ← 7 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 5 2 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Caprylyl Methicone)
- → 3 1 emollient lipids (Squalane)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- → 11 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- → 8 1 velvet elastomer fillers, blur and grip
- → 5 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- ← 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 →Skincare extras
Beneficial actives this formula contains. Informational only, not part of the rating: their effect depends on a concentration the label does not disclose.
- ✨ Vitamin E
Full ingredient list (11)
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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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light ← 8 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
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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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 3 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 2 → nourishing light emollient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 14 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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10 Squalane
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 2 → nourishing emollient lipid
- 3 → dewy emollient lipid
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
Does VLCC Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 leave a white cast?
Yes, white cast is rated high, so it can leave a visible cast, which is common with zinc-based mineral sunscreens. The finish is otherwise matte and lightweight.
Is the VLCC Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Pa+++ mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen, using zinc oxide as its only UV filter. There are no chemical filters in it.
How strong is the protection?
Protection is rated moderate at SPF 50, with an overall score of 72.3/100. It is a reasonable mineral pick that wears matte and works well under makeup.