Minimalist
SPF 50 SunscreenA sunscreen built around Chemical sunscreen and Niacinamide, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A sunscreen built around Chemical sunscreen and Mineral sunscreen, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
INR 359.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
INR 499.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Chemical sunscreen3
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Octocrylene
Sunscreen4
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Octocrylene, Titanium Dioxide
Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Chemical sunscreen5
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Sunscreen4
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
Benefits
Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair14
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Diisopropyl Adipate, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Glyceryl Stearate, Isododecane, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
Hydrating9
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Anhydroxylitol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethoxydiglycol, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside, Zinc PCA
Barrier Repair14
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Isododecane, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Niacinamide, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Xylitol
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis8
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Arachidyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Behenyl Alcohol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glyceryl Stearate, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, PEG-100 Stearate
May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis5
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate, Sorbitan Olivate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Side-by-side
Skin Conditioning
Isododecane (in both products)
Emollient
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
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- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Emollient
UV Filter
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- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane →Isododecane
Perfuming, Emollient, Solvent
2,2,4,6,6-Pentamethylheptane; Hydrocarbons, C4, 1,3-butadiene-free, polymd., triisobutylene fraction, hydrogenated
Learn more about Isododecane →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →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 →Allantoin
Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
Learn more about Allantoin →Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient, Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate →Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate →Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
Learn more about Xanthan Gum →
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