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Dr. Sheth's Waterproof Mineral Sunscreen offers robust, independently tested mineral sun protection with good ingredient transparency, though consumers should manage expectations regarding a completely invisible finish.
₹699 • Analysed 22 October 2026
This mineral sunscreen is formulated with 25% Zinc Oxide, providing robust SPF 50+ PA+++ protection suitable for India's high UV environment. Its 'waterproof' claim, while not backed by specific finished-product testing, is supported by the inherent properties of Zinc Oxide and film-forming polymers, which is beneficial in humid and sweaty conditions. The consistent pricing across platforms and frequent brand discounts make it accessible. The brand's NABL-accredited lab testing for safety parameters like heavy metals and microbial counts adds a layer of trust for Indian consumers.
Independent and free. The Clean Sheet takes no money from brands to analyse, rank, or approve a product. This is a web evidence analysis, not a Clean Sheet certification. We checked the ingredient list, publicly available test reports, marketing claims, and formula logic using only public information available at the time of analysis.
In-vitro test published for SPF 50 and PA+++. Skincarisma and Dermatocare also state SPF 50 PA+++.
Claimed by the brand and retailers. Zinc Oxide, as a mineral filter, inherently contributes to water resistance. No specific finished product water resistance test report was publicly visible for this exact product.
The brand explicitly states 25% Zinc Oxide on its product page.
The brand mentions Glycerin as a key ingredient. A YouTube review specifies 2% Glycerin.
Claimed by the brand and retailers. However, user reviews are mixed, with some reporting a slight white cast. No specific clinical study for 'no white cast' was publicly visible for this product.
Claimed by the brand, based on its 100% mineral filter system (Zinc Oxide). Ingredient-level safety for pregnancy is generally accepted for Zinc Oxide, but no finished product clinical safety study for pregnancy was publicly visible.
Claimed by the brand. Dermatocare states 'Sensitive skin Compatible' based on ingredient analysis (fragrance-free, mineral filter).
Subjective claim. User reviews are mixed on the texture and blendability. No objective test found.
What we could confirm from public sources and the verified ingredient list.
Ingredient Safety & Toxicity
Full ingredient list retrieved and verified against the label.
Screened against the ingredient database (15 of 21 ingredients matched); no cosmetics-prohibited ingredient found.
Cyclopentasiloxane: D5 bioaccumulates in aquatic environment
No IARC-classified or formaldehyde-releasing ingredient found in the database screen.
Irritation & Allergen Risk
No EU-declarable or database-flagged allergen found in the list.
No high-sensitisation preservative (MI/MCI/formaldehyde-releaser) from our screen was found.
Ingredient Transparency
The full INCI list is publicly available, not just hero ingredients.
Active percentages are disclosed for the hero ingredient(s).
Ingredients are listed in the descending order required by India Cosmetics Rules 2020.
Standards & Compliance
The product pH is disclosed - important for acids / vitamin C / cleansers.
Usage warnings and directions are clear on the label.
Brand makes a vegan / vegetarian claim.
Sustainability & Ethics
Brand makes a cruelty-free / PETA claim.
Screened against a curated reference set that we are continuing to verify and expand, so “clear” means no flag from that set, not a guarantee. Not a substitute for a full toxicological or clinical assessment.
| Ingredient |
|---|
Water |
Zinc Oxide |
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate |
Isostearic Acid |
Polyhydroxystearic Acid |
Cyclopentasiloxane |
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone |
Caprylyl Methicone |
PEG-12 Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer |
Silica |
Glycerin |
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer |
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone |
Sodium Chloride |
Polymethylsilsesquioxane |
Caprylyl Glycol |
Methylpropanediol |
Didecyldimonium Chloride |
Polyquaternium-80 |
Xanthan Gum |
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate |
INCI order as declared on packaging. Position reflects approximate concentration (high to low).
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
Flags are based on publicly available INCI only. Not a substitute for full regulatory compliance assessment.
In-vitro test published for SPF 50 and PA+++. Skincarisma and Dermatocare also state SPF 50 PA+++.
Evidence visible
Claimed by the brand and retailers. Zinc Oxide, as a mineral filter, inherently contributes to water resistance. No specific finished product water resistance test report was publicly visible for this exact product.
Mentioned only
The brand explicitly states 25% Zinc Oxide on its product page.
Mentioned only
The brand mentions Glycerin as a key ingredient. A YouTube review specifies 2% Glycerin.
Mentioned only
Claimed by the brand and retailers. However, user reviews are mixed, with some reporting a slight white cast. No specific clinical study for 'no white cast' was publicly visible for this product.
Missing
Claimed by the brand, based on its 100% mineral filter system (Zinc Oxide). Ingredient-level safety for pregnancy is generally accepted for Zinc Oxide, but no finished product clinical safety study for pregnancy was publicly visible.
Mentioned only
Claimed by the brand. Dermatocare states 'Sensitive skin Compatible' based on ingredient analysis (fragrance-free, mineral filter).
Mentioned only
Subjective claim. User reviews are mixed on the texture and blendability. No objective test found.
Missing
Subjective claim. No objective test found.
Missing
Quantified time-bound claim. No objective test or study found to support this specific timeframe.
Missing
Public evidence the brand could provide to close verification gaps
This analysis evaluates brand claims against visible evidence and formula logic. It does not replace a full ingredient safety analysis or a clinical product test. Results vary by individual, and the consumer should always read the full ingredient list and follow usage guidance.
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