VLCC Mineral Sunscreen Tinted SPF 50 Pa+++ Ultra Lightweight Non-comedogenic
75/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
VLCC Mineral Sunscreen Tinted SPF 50 Pa+++ is a pure mineral, tinted sunscreen using zinc oxide. It sets to a matte, lightweight finish with low white cast, helped by the tint, and works very well under makeup, with generally no stinging. Pore-clogging risk is commonly low. Protection rates as moderate and it scores 75.2/100, making it a comfortable everyday mineral option.
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
Low
79
- +100 Starting score
- −55 Zinc Oxide at #2
- −15 Pure mineral formula
- +49 Tinted formula, pigment masks the cast
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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
Medium
45
- +100 Starting score
- −40 Iron-oxide pigments at #12, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- −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
Excellent
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
- ← 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 →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 (14)
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 ← 7.5 High mineral load greys under foundation (tinted)
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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
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12 Ci 77491
Colorant or pigment
- ↑ 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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13 Ci 77492
Colorant or pigment
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14 Ci 77499
Colorant or pigment
Is VLCC Mineral Sunscreen Tinted SPF 50 mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen, using Zinc Oxide. The tint helps it look natural on skin.
Does the VLCC Mineral Sunscreen Tinted SPF 50 Pa+++ Ultra Lightweight Non-comedogenic leave a white cast?
White cast is low for a mineral formula, helped by the tint. It dries down matte and lightweight, fitting its ultra-lightweight positioning.
Is it good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, it is non-comedogenic with a low breakout-trigger and generally does not sting. It works well under makeup and scores 75.2/100.