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Mineral Mattescreen SPF 40A sunscreen built around Mineral sunscreen and Vitamin E, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A sunscreen built around Mineral sunscreen, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
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Brand price
USD 40.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Mineral sunscreen2
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Mineral sunscreen2
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.

Benefits

Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair10
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Dibehenate, Lecithin, Polygonum Aviculare Extract, Tocopherol, Zinc Oxide
Smoothing6
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Caprylyl Glycol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Dibehenate, Lecithin, Polygonum Aviculare Extract
Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
C9-12 Alkane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Stearic Acid
Barrier Repair7
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
C9-12 Alkane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Zinc Oxide

Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis10
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Ethyl Macadamiate, Glyceryl Dibehenate, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Sorbitan Olivate
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.

Ingredients Side-by-side

Zinc Oxide (in both products)
UV Filter
1 / 0
- Mineral sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Reduces Irritation
- Sun Protection
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Occlusive
0-3 / 3
- Vitamin E
- Anti-Pollution
- Antioxidant
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate (in both products)
Emollient
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Polyhydroxystearic Acid (in both products)
Emulsifying
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Binding
Zinc Oxide (in both products)
UV Filter
1 / 0
- Mineral sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Reduces Irritation
- Sun Protection
Polyhydroxystearic Acid (in both products)
Emulsifying
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Zinc Oxide
Antimicrobial, Bulking, Colorant, Light Stabilizer, Oral Care, Skin Protecting, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Zinc Oxide is a mineral UV filter.
Learn more about Zinc Oxide →Titanium Dioxide
Colorant, Opacifying, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Titanium Dioxide is a mineral UV filter.
Learn more about Titanium Dioxide →Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Coco-Caprylate/Caprate →Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Polyhydroxystearic Acid isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyhydroxystearic Acid →Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fragrance, Perfuming, Occlusive, Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride →Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Silica
Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking, Bulking, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling
Silicon dioxide
Learn more about Silica →Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →
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