We are worried that "Mario Badescu - MINERAL SUNSCREEN SPF 30" might not be able to provide reliable sun protection because it uses a single UV filter (zinc oxide) in a relatively weak concentration.

Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work as a hydrating day cream.

Sunscreen filters

This product is a mineral sunscreen. It uses zinc oxide for sun protection. Zinc oxide almost never irritates the skin or stings eyes, but it can leave a white cast.

Irritation risk

This product contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this sunscreen to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Mario Badescu" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

Price

The product retails for 28.00$ in the United States.

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Moisturizing

Does not work for

Sun protection

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 is moisturizing, hydrating and enriched with antioxidants for a silky-soft, smooth finish.

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This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin, hyaluronic acid.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: dimethicone, isododecane.

dimethicone 0.4% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

hyaluronic acid 4.6% - 7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation

glycerin 0.95% - 1.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Sun protection

This product uses a single UV filter (zinc oxide) in a relatively low concentration and might not be able to provide a reliable sun protection.

This product can be considered "reef safe" because it does not contain the UV filters (oxybenzone and octinoxate) that can be harmful to coral reefs when present in the water in high concentrations.

zinc oxide 5% - 7.5%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Mineral

A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant

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Key Actives

yeast extract 0.2% - 0.75%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Anti-oxidation, Anti-inflammatory, Evens skin tone

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin

hyaluronic acid 4.6% - 7%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging

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Potential irritants

physalis pubescens fruit juice 0.3% - 0.75%

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vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract 0.1% - 0.35%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation

A berry extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties

Comodogenic ingredients

zea mays starch 0.4% - 0.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Mattifying

Used to thicken the product's consistency

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physalis angulata extract 22% - 33%

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hyaluronic acid 4.6% - 7%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging

unknown 0% - 0%

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The ingredient is not recognized

Ingredient list view

Physalis angulata extract, Hyaluronic acid, Unknown, Zinc oxide, Water, Isododecane, Caprylyl methicone, Propanediol, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Glycerin, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Methyl dihydroabietate, Polyglyceryl-4 diisostearate/polyhydroxystearate/sebacate, Zea mays starch, Dimethicone, Sea salt, Physalis pubescens fruit juice, Yeast extract, Hyaluronic acid, Lycium chinense fruit extract, Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extract, Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract, Tocopherol, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Phenoxyethanol, Disteardimonium hectorite, Zinc stearate, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Isostearic acid, Propylene carbonate, Sodium gluconate

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WIMJ similarity score		37%	36%	35%	35%	35%	35%	35%	35%	35%	35%
SPF	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 47	SPF 49	SPF 30	SPF 50
Key ingredients	dimethicone glycerin +4 more	Common: dimethicone glycerin +1 more Other: niacinamide betaine +9 more	Common: glycerin hyaluronic acid +2 more Other: niacinamide niacinamide +7 more	Common: dimethicone glycerin +2 more Other: beeswax caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more	Common: dimethicone glycerin +1 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +6 more	Common: glycerin zinc oxide +1 more Other: capryloyl salicylic acid panthenol +5 more	Common: dimethicone glycerin +1 more Other: ferulic acid gluconolactone +8 more	Common: dimethicone glycerin +1 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane methicone	Common: dimethicone glycerin +1 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane methicone +1 more	Common: glycerin zinc oxide +1 more Other: niacinamide butyloctyl salicylate +2 more	Common: dimethicone glycerin +1 more Other: niacinamide polygonum aviculare extract +11 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract Has skin benefit? physalis pubescens fruit juice Has skin benefit? +8 more	benzoic acid Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +9 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +6 more	glyceryl oleate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +6 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +13 more	capryloyl salicylic acid Has skin benefit? p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? +12 more	potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +14 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +4 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +4 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate Has skin benefit? +8 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? sorbic acid Has skin benefit? +11 more
All ingredients	physalis angulata extract Has skin benefit? hyaluronic acid Has skin benefit? +32 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +39 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +27 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? coco-caprylate/caprate Has skin benefit? +18 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +40 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +43 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +21 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +25 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +39 more

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Mario Badescu MINERAL SUNSCREEN SPF 30

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Sun protection

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