ACM Medisun Tinted Mineral Cream SPF 50+
82/100 overall score
Sign in to see this product's score for your skin.
About this sunscreen
ACM Medisun Tinted Mineral Cream SPF 50+ is a pure mineral sunscreen using Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide, with a tint that helps offset white cast. It finishes matte and runs a touch heavier on skin, while staying low-sting and low on pore-clogging risk. Protection is rated good and it works okay as a makeup base. With a score of 81.6/100 it is a dependable mineral choice for those who prefer zinc and titanium filters.
Ingredient & SPF scores
βοΈ
UV protection
Good
74
- +33 Titanium Dioxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +5)
- +38.9 Zinc Oxide at #5, UV filter (UVA1 +17.1)
- β0.4 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
π»
White cast
Low
78
- +100 Starting score
- β30 Zinc Oxide at #5
- β25 Titanium Dioxide at #2 (nano)
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- β15 Pure mineral formula
- +56 Tinted formula, pigment masks the cast
- +1.7 Coated minerals (Aluminum Hydroxide)
πͺ¨
Heavy feel
Medium
56
- +100 Starting score
- β22 Zinc Oxide at #5
- β30 Titanium Dioxide at #2
- +7.8 Volatile hydrocarbon at #4, flashes off
π
Fungal acne
Low
77
- +100 Starting score
- β23 2 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate)
π
Fabric stains
Medium
40
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Iron-oxide pigments at #16, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- β15 Titanium Dioxide at #2, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
π§
Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 5 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- β 4 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 2 Zinc Oxide at #5, mild sebum absorbent
- β 2 Titanium Dioxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
- β 4 Glycerin at #11, the anchor humectant
- β 1 Humectant polyols
β¨
Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 6 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- β 4 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 3 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Isononyl Isononanoate)
π
Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 3 Quick-setting carrier, fast, even canvas
- β 3 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 7.5 High mineral load at #2 greys under foundation (tinted)
π
Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.
How we rate water resistance βFull ingredient list (26)
What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, β / β give the direction, and β / β shift a slider toward its ends (finish, moisture, makeup base). Auto-derived from our scoring rules and the ingredient's position.
-
1 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
-
Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 33 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light β 2 mild sebum absorbent
- pills β 7.5 High mineral load greys under foundation (tinted)
-
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 3 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
-
Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
-
Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide)
- β 38.9 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- light β 2 mild sebum absorbent
-
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant polyol
-
7 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 6 sebum-absorbing powder
-
Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 14 feeds malassezia
-
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
-
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
-
11 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 4 β nourishing the anchor humectant
-
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
-
13 Pearl Powder
Supporting ingredient
-
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
-
15 Dimethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
-
16 Ci 77492
Colorant or pigment
- β 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
-
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
-
Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
-
Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
-
Supporting ingredient
-
21 Ci 77491
Colorant or pigment
-
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
-
23 Ci 77499
Colorant or pigment
-
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
-
Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
-
Supporting ingredient
Is ACM Medisun Tinted Mineral Cream a mineral or chemical sunscreen?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen, using Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide as its only UV filters. It contains no chemical filters.
Does the ACM Medisun Tinted Mineral Cream SPF 50+ leave a white cast?
White cast is rated low, helped by the tint, which is notable for a mineral formula. It finishes matte but does run a touch heavier on skin than some lighter sunscreens.
Is it good for oily or acne-prone skin?
It can suit oily skin thanks to its matte finish, and breakout risk is rated low. Keep in mind it feels slightly heavier than featherweight formulas.
Is ACM Medisun Tinted Mineral Cream good?
Yes. It scores 81.6/100 with protection rated good, making it a dependable tinted mineral pick for those who prefer zinc and titanium filters.