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Black Rice Pure Mineral Relief Daily Sunscreen

SPF 50+ · PA++++ Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens skin tone. KR South Korea global Formulation variant: global. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Pure ZnO mineral with silicone vehicles, fragrance-free, ceramide support; some white-cast risk on deeper tones.

MIN Mineral filters Mineral filters — Physical filters (ZnO, TiO2) sit on skin and reflect UV. Reef-safer; very gentle. ((· 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).
85.4
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #149 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Pure ZnO mineral with silicone vehicles, fragrance-free, ceramide support; some white-cast risk on deeper tones.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A single-filter zinc oxide mineral sunscreen, fragrance-free and reinforced with ceramide NP, phytosphingosine and rice extracts. The silicone vehicle keeps it spreadable, but zinc-only coverage carries cast risk on deeper tones.

Pros
  • Pure zinc oxide suits mineral-only preferences
  • Fragrance-free with ceramide NP and phytosphingosine
  • Silicone vehicle aids spread for a zinc formula
  • Rice and botanical extracts add antioxidant support
  • Niacinamide present at a meaningful position
Cons
  • Zinc-only filter system risks visible white cast
  • Silicone-heavy base may not suit those avoiding dimethicones
  • Tone-up positioning can read ashy on deeper skin
  • No modern chemical filter to flatten finish

Who it's for: Lighter-skinned mineral-only buyers who want a fragrance-free zinc sunscreen with ceramide support and accept a tone-up cast.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 98
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 80
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 1 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
Zinc Oxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
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.
Mineral
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.
No
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) 42 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 6
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
03 Cyclohexasiloxane Cyclohexasiloxane
04 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
05 Propanediol Propanediol
06 Propylheptyl Caprylate Propylheptyl Caprylate
07 Caprylyl Methicone Caprylyl Methicone
08 Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
09 Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
10 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
11 Methyl Trimethicone Methyl Trimethicone
12 Isododecane Isododecane
15 Vaccinium Vitis-idaea Fruit Extract Lingonberry Fruit Extract
16 Oryza Sativa Extract Rice Extract
17 Bellis Perennis Flower Extract Daisy Flower Extract
18 Houttuynia Cordata Extract Houttuynia Cordata Extract
19 Oryza Sativa Bran Oil Rice Bran Oil
20 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
21 Hydrogenated Lecithin Hydrogenated Lecithin
22 Disteardimonium Hectorite Disteardimonium Hectorite
23 Magnesium Sulfate Magnesium Sulfate
24 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Triethoxycaprylylsilane
25 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
26 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
27 Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
28 Polymethylsilsesquioxane Polymethylsilsesquioxane
29 Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
30 Glyceryl Caprylate Glyceryl Caprylate
31 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
32 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
33 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
34 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
35 Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil Moringa Seed Oil
36 Ceramide Np ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
37 Phytosphingosine Phytosphingosine
38 Phenethyl Alcohol Phenethyl Alcohol
39 Sodium Chloride Sodium Chloride
40 Disodium Phosphate Disodium Phosphate
42 Potassium Phosphate Potassium Phosphate