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Skin Armor Mineral Facial Sunscreen Moisturizer SPF50+

SPF 50+ Tinted Iron-oxide pigment masks white cast with a sheer skin-tone finish. US United States us-fda Formulation variant: us-fda. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Pure mineral, fragrance-free, alcohol-free with antioxidants — strong sensitivity and health profile; tinted silicone base mitigates white-cast moderately.

◉ HYB Hybrid filters Hybrid filters — Combines mineral and chemical filters for balance of protection and feel. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB across the full sun-damage spectrum. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance or perfume — lower irritation risk for reactive skin. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol). ● TINT Tinted Tinted — Adds sheer colour — covers white cast and gives a skin-tone finish.
82.8
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #235 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Pure mineral, fragrance-free, alcohol-free with antioxidants — strong sensitivity and health profile; tinted silicone base mitigates white-cast moderately.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

All-mineral tinted SPF with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide in a silicone base, fragrance-free and alcohol-free. Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate (stable vitamin C) and antioxidant botanicals add daily skincare value.

Pros
  • Pure mineral filters (zinc oxide and titanium dioxide)
  • Fragrance-free and alcohol-free
  • Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate (stable vitamin C)
  • Tint helps mitigate white cast
  • Green tea, pomegranate, and cranberry antioxidants
Cons
  • Silicone-heavy base will not suit every preference
  • Mineral cream can feel substantive
  • No PA rating provided

Who it's for: Sensitive-skin and mineral-preference buyers wanting a tinted daily face SPF with antioxidant skincare support.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 85
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 87
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 82
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 62
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 85
02 Composition · key UV filters 3 filters resolved
UVB 290–320nm UVB (290–320nm) — covered UVA-II 320–340nm UVA-II (320–340nm) — covered UVA-I 340–400nm UVA-I (340–400nm) — covered
Titanium Dioxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
Zinc Oxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
Parsol SLX Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
03 At-a-glance facts
Protection
Filter type Mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) sit on skin and reflect UV. Chemical filters absorb UV. Hybrid blends both.
Hybrid
Broad spectrum Protects across both UVA and UVB ranges. UVA causes aging and deeper damage; UVB causes burns.
Yes
Formulation & feel
Texture How the formula feels at application — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Cream
Finish How the formula looks on skin once dry: matte, natural, dewy, or glowy.
Natural
Tinted Adds sheer pigment (iron oxides) that masks the white cast common to mineral filters and gives a skin-tone finish.
Yes
Fragrance-free No synthetic perfume added. Not FDA-defined in the US; the EU requires 'Parfum' + the 26 named allergens on the label. 'Unscented' differs — may contain masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
Yes
Alcohol-free No drying short-chain alcohols (alcohol denat., SD alcohol, ethanol). Does not refer to fatty alcohols like cetyl or stearyl alcohol, which are emollients.
Yes
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 19 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 1 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0
Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. · Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Dimethicone·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·Dimethicone Crosspolymer·Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·Glyceryl Isostearate· Polysilicone-15 Parsol SLX ·Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate·Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract·Punica Granatum Extract·Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract·Silica·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Ci 77891·Ci 77492·Ci 77491·Ci 77499
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
02 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
03 Dimethicone Dimethicone
04 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
05 Dimethicone Crosspolymer Dimethicone Crosspolymer
06 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
07 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
08 Glyceryl Isostearate Glyceryl Isostearate
09 Polysilicone-15 MODERN FILTER Parsol SLX
10 Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate Vitamin C Ester (THD Ascorbate)
11 Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Green Tea Leaf Extract
12 Punica Granatum Extract
13 Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
14 Silica Silica
15 Polyhydroxystearic Acid Polyhydroxystearic Acid
16 Ci 77891 CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide)
17 Ci 77492 Iron Oxide Yellow (CI 77492)
18 Ci 77491 Iron Oxide Red (CI 77491)
19 Ci 77499 Black Iron Oxide (CI 77499)