A'pieu Madecassoside Sun Cream Spf39, Pa++
80/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
A'pieu Madecassoside Sun Cream SPF 39 PA++ is a mineral sunscreen built on titanium dioxide and zinc oxide for broad-spectrum protection. It has a matte finish, wears lightweight and is generally unlikely to sting, with a medium chance of leaving some white cast, which is common for mineral formulas. The low breakout trigger and good makeup-base rating make it easy to layer. With good protection and a strong score of 79.5, it is a solid mineral pick for those who prefer a matte result.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
65
- +31.4 Titanium Dioxide at #7, UV filter (UVA1 +4.8)
- +32.8 Zinc Oxide at #8, UV filter (UVA1 +14.4)
- +1 Label claims (SPF 39)
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Allergens
Low
92
- +100 Starting score
- β8 Essential oils (Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, β¦)
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White cast
Medium
39
- +100 Starting score
- β12 Zinc Oxide at #8
- β35 Titanium Dioxide at #7
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- β15 Pure mineral formula
- +10.8 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide)
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Heavy feel
Low
81
- +100 Starting score
- β8 Zinc Oxide at #8
- β16 Titanium Dioxide at #7
- β2 Cera Alba at #18, wax film
- +6.5 Volatile silicone at #2, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Safe
98
- +100 Starting score
- β2 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- β10 Titanium Dioxide at #7, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 12 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 1 Glycerin at #30, the anchor humectant
- β 2 Sodium Hyaluronate at #36, hyaluronic family
- β 1 Humectant polyols
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 11 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 3 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dibutyl Adipate)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 8 1 velvet elastomer fillers, blur and grip
- β 3 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 6 High mineral load at #7 greys under foundation
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +2 1 water-locking waxes
Skincare extras
Beneficial actives this formula contains. Informational only, not part of the rating: their effect depends on a concentration the label does not disclose.
- β¨ Centella asiatica
- β¨ Niacinamide
Full ingredient list (37)
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.
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 8 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 3 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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4 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant polyol
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 5 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide)
- β 31.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 10 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- pills β 6 High mineral load greys under foundation
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 32.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Supporting ingredient
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12 Niacinamide
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Supporting ingredient
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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15 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 minor malassezia feeder
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16 Dimethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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18 Cera Alba
Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
- β 2 wax film
- β 2 wax water lock
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Supporting ingredient
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Botanical extract
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Plant oil, an emollient
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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28 Adenosine
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Plant oil, an emollient
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30 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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31 Asiaticoside
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Plant oil, an emollient
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Botanical extract
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34 Mandarin
Supporting ingredient
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Plant oil, an emollient
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 β nourishing hyaluronic family
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
Is A'pieu Madecassoside Sun Cream mineral or chemical?
It is a mineral sunscreen. It uses titanium dioxide and zinc oxide for broad-spectrum protection.
Does the A'pieu Madecassoside Sun Cream Spf39, Pa++ leave a white cast?
It has a medium chance of leaving some white cast, which is common for mineral formulas. The finish is matte and it wears lightweight.
Is it good for oily or acne-prone skin?
It is generally a good fit. The matte finish, low breakout trigger and good makeup-base rating suit oilier and acne-prone skin.