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Mineral Moisture Defense SPF 50
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.
Mineral SPF50 with ceramide-EOP/AP/NP trio, phytosphingosine and antioxidants; gentle, fragrance-free barrier-supporting formula.
◉ 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.
84.8
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #168 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Mineral SPF50 with ceramide-EOP/AP/NP trio, phytosphingosine and antioxidants; gentle, fragrance-free barrier-supporting formula.
Verdict Should you buy it?
A tinted mineral SPF 50 pairing titanium dioxide and zinc oxide with a ceramide AP/EOP/NP trio, phytosphingosine and cholesterol. Fragrance-free, ethanol-free, and aimed at compromised-barrier skin.
Pros
- Mineral filter pair (titanium dioxide and zinc oxide)
- Ceramide AP/EOP/NP trio with phytosphingosine and cholesterol
- Fragrance-free and ethanol-free
- Tinted to manage mineral cast
Cons
- Single tint shade limits match range
- Mineral cream finish may feel rich on oily skin
Who it's for: Barrier-compromised users wanting a fragrance-free mineral SPF with a true ceramide barrier complex.
01 Score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 3 filters resolved
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) 30 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 1 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 4
Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. · Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·Dimethicone Crosspolymer·Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·Glyceryl Isostearate·Polyester-8· Polysilicone-15 Parsol SLX · Ceramide Ap Skin-barrier lipid. · Ceramide Eop Skin-barrier lipid. · Ceramide Np Skin-barrier lipid. ·Phytosphingosine·Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate·Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract·Punica Granatum Extract·Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract·Aqua·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Silica·Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Cholesterol·Carbomer·Xanthan Gum·Triethoxycaprylylsilane·Ci 77891·Ci 77492·Ci 77491·Ci 77499
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
08 Polyester-8