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SPF 40 Velvet Screen Blurring Mineral SKINSCREENA sunscreen built around Mineral sunscreen and Vitamin E, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A sunscreen built around Panthenol and Vitamin E, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
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Brand price
AUD 47.00 · checked 5 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.

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
Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Panthenol, Pantolactone, Propanediol, Saccharide Isomerate, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair9
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Glycerin, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Panthenol, Tocopherol

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 Dermatitis7
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Stearalkonium Hectorite
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.

Ingredients Side-by-side

Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Tocopherol (in both products)
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
Triethoxycaprylylsilane (in both products)
Binding
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate (in both products)
Emollient
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Gel Forming
- Animal-derived
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Triethoxycaprylylsilane (in both products)
Binding
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Tocopherol
Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Occlusive
Tocopherol is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopherol →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 →Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Binding
Silane, triethoxyoctyl-
Learn more about Triethoxycaprylylsilane →Sodium Chloride
Bulking, Fragrance, Oral Care, Viscosity Controlling
Sodium chloride
Learn more about Sodium Chloride →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 →Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hydroxyacetophenone is the organic compound
Learn more about Hydroxyacetophenone →Silica
Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking, Bulking, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling
Silicon dioxide
Learn more about Silica →
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