Yadah Cactus Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++
92/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Yadah Cactus Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ is a mineral-and-modern hybrid combining Titanium Dioxide with advanced filters such as Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Triazone, and Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid. It dries matte, stays lightweight, and is generally low in white cast, with a low pore-clogging profile. With excellent SPF 50+ protection and a score of 92.1/100, it is among the best-rated options here.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
100
- +31.4 Titanium Dioxide at #4, UV filter (UVA1 +4.8)
- +34.2 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #7, UV filter (UVA1 +20.9)
- +38.4 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #10, UV filter (UVA1 +12.8)
- +17.6 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #11, UV filter
- +7.2 Polysilicone-15 at #14, UV filter
- +16.8 Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid at #15, UV filter (UVA1 +6)
- β22.4 UVB coverage saturated
- β23.7 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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White cast
Low
71
- +100 Starting score
- β35 Titanium Dioxide at #4
- +3.5 PHSA dispersant, fights agglomeration
- +2.2 Coated minerals (Aluminum Hydroxide)
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Fungal acne
Low
89
- +100 Starting score
- β9 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate)
- β2 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains
Low
75
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #7, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
- β10 Titanium Dioxide at #4, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- β 1.5 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane)
- β 4 Glycerin at #8, the anchor humectant
- β 1 1 strong humectants (Panthenol)
- β 2 Humectant polyols
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 1 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane)
- β 6 3 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dibutyl Adipate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 6 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 2 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Sodium Polyacrylate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, β¦)
- β 6 High mineral load at #4 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 (40)
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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 3 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 β nourishing humectant polyol
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide)
- β 31.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 10 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- pills β 6 High mineral load greys under foundation
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus)
- β 34.2 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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8 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 4 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 38.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 17.6 UV protection
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Polysilicone-15), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 7.2 UV protection
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Mexoryl SX), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 16.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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19 Tromethamine
pH adjuster
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Botanical extract
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21 Glucose
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Supporting ingredient
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24 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 minor malassezia feeder
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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29 Fructose
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Supporting ingredient
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36 Panthenol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
- 1 β nourishing humectant
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Solvent base, the water phase
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38 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Botanical extract
Is Yadah Cactus Sunscreen SPF 50+ good?
Yes, it scores 92.1/100, among the best-rated options in its group. It pairs excellent SPF 50+ protection with a lightweight matte finish.
Does the Yadah Cactus Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ leave a white cast?
No, it is generally low in white cast despite containing Titanium Dioxide. The modern hybrid filter set keeps residue minimal.
Is it good for oily or acne-prone skin?
Yes, it suits oily skin well. It dries matte and has a low pore-clogging profile, making it a comfortable everyday pick for oily and combination skin.