Sheer Mineral Sensitive Gentle Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 50
Sunscreen

Sheer Mineral Sensitive Gentle Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 50

Babo Botanicals
32Ingredients
0EU Banned
0Caution
0.6/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.6/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
88% Natural13% synthetic
Ingredient Analysis

Key Ingredients

Proven ActivesBeneficial ingredients with clinical evidence
Zinc Oxide (Mineral UV Filter)GOODArachidyl AlcoholEXCELLENTArachidyl GlucosideEXCELLENTBehenyl Alcohol (Fatty Alcohol)MODERATEBisabolol*EXCELLENTButyloctyl SalicylateGOOD

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 6.4 — Ineffective
6.4
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 6.4
Active ingredients: Glycolic Acid
Glycolic Acid at pH 6.4: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Glycolic Acid is at pH 6.4, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Reef-SafeLikely
No reef-harmful ingredients detected
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

88% natural12% synthetic
28 natural 4 synthetic

Based on 32 ingredients analyzed. 88% natural and 12% synthetic.

UV filters1 filter
TypeMineral

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning9:Butyloctyl Salicylate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract*, Caprylyl Glycol, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Spiraea Ulmaria Flower Extract*... +1 more
viscosity controlling6:Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cellulose Gum, Cetyl Alcohol, Microcrystalline Cellulose
emulsion stabilising5:Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Cellulose Gum, Cetyl Alcohol, Microcrystalline Cellulose

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Light lotion that absorbs reasonably fast
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionNormal
Tackiness / ResidueNoticeable
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.