The original, what makes it special, the shelf parts we use and how to get closer. Add or swap parts and the score updates.
The original · Face Reality
$36 · 2 oz
A mineral sunscreen with 11.6% zinc oxide and 0.67% titanium dioxide in a squalane and aloe base, with radish ferment, allantoin and honeysuckle.
Prices and listings checked Oct 28, 2026. Amazon prices change; the link shows today's price.
Step 2 · The build
Cetaphil
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Partial credit means the part only partly matches that standout.
The 100 points
We split Mineral Matte SPF 28 into 4 standout parts. Each bar shows what the build earns.
The main sun protection. Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide are reviewed as broad-spectrum filters with good safety.
A small second mineral filter.
The matte, light base.
No close retail equivalent: we credit at most 50% of these points.
Soothing extras; levels unpublished.
No close retail equivalent: we credit at most 50% of these points.
Optional
38 / 100. We have not found a shelf product that closes more of the gap yet.
83 is our ceiling. Squalane and aloe base has no close retail equivalent, so we cap it at 50% credit. Allantoin and honeysuckle extract has no close retail equivalent, so we cap it at 50% credit.
Step 3 · Buy
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Your build
Running total ~$16.49
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One bottle instead of a build. Sorted by match score; scores use the same standouts as above.
Cetaphil
No close match yet — we show the nearest formulas.
Why it is close. A zinc and titanium SPF 50 lotion at $16.49.
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Buy on Amazon (opens in new tab)Neutrogena
Why it is close. A zinc-only SPF 50 lotion at $8.99.
EltaMD
Why it is close. A mineral-based SPF 46 for acne-prone skin at $45. Adds niacinamide and costs more.
Cetaphil
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Running total
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No gain nowCetaphil
Neutrogena
Running total
Buy on Amazon (opens in new tab)No gain nowNeutrogena
EltaMD
Running total
Buy on Amazon (opens in new tab)No gain nowEltaMD
Daily sunscreen use reduced skin-aging progression in a randomized trial.
Hughes 2013 · Ann Intern Medactive ingredents: 11.6% zinc oxide, 0.67% titanium dioxide inactive ingredients: aqua (water), caprylic/capric triglyceride, cetearyl alcohol, cetearyl glucoside, coco-caprylate/caprate, polysorbate 60, glycerin, squalane, glyceryl isostearate, dicaprylyl ether, isononyl isononanoate, magnesium aluminum silicate, 1,2-hexanediol, citric acid, caprylyl glycol, polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate, xanthan gum, polyhydroxystearic acid, leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, populus tremuloides bark extract, alumina, gluconolactone, potassium sorbate, aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder*, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, lonicera caprifolium (honeysuckle) flower extract, lonicera japonica (honeysuckle) flower extract, fructooligosaccharides (d-beta), allantoin, simethicone, tocopherol (d-alpha), tropolone
We split Mineral Matte SPF 28 into 4 standout parts worth 100 points in total. The build earns 38 of a possible 83. 83 is the most we claim, because some standouts have no close retail equivalent.
Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 by Cetaphil is our closest single-product match at 38 out of 100 for ~$16.49 (3 fl oz / 89 ml). It shares zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, bisabolol.
Mineral Matte SPF 28 costs $36 for 2 oz. The closest dupe costs ~$16.49, a saving of about $19.51. Prices change, so check the seller page.
No. Dupes share the key actives but can differ in concentration, vehicle and supporting ingredients. Missing from this one: Squalane. See our methodology for how we score.
SkinBetter Science · spf
~$56.89our build, 2 partsOriginal ~$75, build ~$56.89.
CeraVe + EltaMD
Obagi · spf
$20.99our build, 1 partOriginal $59, build $20.99.
La Roche-Posay
SkinBetter Science · cleanser
~$29.35our build, 3 partsOriginal ~$60, build ~$29.35.
CeraVe + The Ordinary + Minimalist