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Bring Green Tea Tree Cica Fresh Sun Cream

Bring Green Tea Tree Cica Fresh Sun Cream

71/100 overall score

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About this sunscreen

Bring Green Tea Tree Cica Fresh Sun Cream is a pure mineral sunscreen formulated with zinc oxide. It wears lightweight with a matte finish and does not sting the eyes, though as a mineral formula it can leave a moderate white cast on some skin tones. The formula is commonly low on pore-clogging concerns. Protection is rated moderate and the score is 71.2/100, a decent mineral option with a fresh, matte feel.

Ingredient & SPF scores

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UV protection

Moderate 41
  • +41 Zinc Oxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
How we rate uv protection β†’
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Health safety

High 100
  • +100 Starting score
How we rate health safety β†’
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Allergens

Low 98
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’2 Essential oils (Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water)
How we rate allergens β†’
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White cast

Medium 35
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’55 Zinc Oxide at #2
  • βˆ’15 Pure mineral formula
  • +4.9 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane)
How we rate white cast β†’
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Eye sting

Low 100
  • +100 Starting score
How we rate eye sting β†’
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Heavy feel

Low 70
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’40 Zinc Oxide at #2
  • +10 Volatile silicone at #3, flashes off
How we rate heavy feel β†’
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Comedogenic

Low 100
  • +100 Starting score
How we rate comedogenic β†’
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Fungal acne

Low 82
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’9 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Hydrogenated Lecithin)
  • βˆ’9 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate)
How we rate fungal acne β†’
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Fabric stains

Low 85
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’15 Zinc Oxide at #2, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
How we rate fabric stains β†’
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Moisture

Light
LightNourishing
  • ← 1.5 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane)
  • ← 8 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
  • ← 5 Zinc Oxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
  • β†’ 1 Glycerin at #38, the anchor humectant
  • β†’ 1 1 strong humectants (Beta-Glucan)
  • β†’ 1 Humectant polyols
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Finish

Matte
MatteDewy
  • ← 1 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane)
  • ← 7 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
  • ← 5 3 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Caprylyl Methicone, Isononyl Isononanoate, Propylheptyl Caprylate)
  • β†’ 3 1 emollient lipids (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
How we rate finish β†’
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Makeup base

Okay
PillsPrimer
  • β†’ 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
  • β†’ 6 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
  • β†’ 4 Transfer-resistant grip resin, holds makeup
  • ← 15 High mineral load at #2 greys under foundation
How we rate makeup base β†’
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Water resistance

Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
  • +2 1 water-locking waxes
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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.

  • ✨ Niacinamide
  • ✨ Centella asiatica

Full ingredient list (41)

What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, ↑ / ↓ give the direction, and ← / β†’ shift a slider toward its ends (finish, moisture, makeup base). Auto-derived from our scoring rules and the ingredient's position.

  1. 1 Water

    Solvent base, the water phase

  2. 2 Zinc Oxide

    Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter

    • ↑ 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
    • ↑ 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
    • light ← 5 mild sebum absorbent
    • pills ← 15 High mineral load greys under foundation
  3. 3 Cyclohexasiloxane

    Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish

    • light ← 8 volatile carrier, flashes off
    • matte ← 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
  4. Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  5. 5 Caprylyl Methicone

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • matte ← 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
  6. 6 Propanediol

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

    • 1 β†’ nourishing humectant polyol
  7. Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • matte ← 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
  8. Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

  9. Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • matte ← 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
  10. 10 Niacinamide

    Soothing, skin-conditioning active

  11. 11 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • 3 β†’ dewy emollient lipid
  12. 12 Methyl Trimethicone

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  13. 13 Trimethylsiloxysilicate

    Film former, locks the formula onto skin for water resistance

    • ↑ 2 wax water lock
  14. Soothing, skin-conditioning active

  15. 15 Tea Tree Extract

    Botanical extract

  16. 16 Tea Tree Extract

    Botanical extract

  17. Botanical extract

  18. Soothing, skin-conditioning active

  19. Botanical extract

  20. Botanical extract

  21. 21 Tea Tree Oil

    Plant oil, an emollient

  22. Botanical extract

  23. 23 Hydrogenated Lecithin

    Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

    • ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
  24. Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream

  25. 25 Magnesium Sulfate

    Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream

  26. Supporting ingredient

  27. 27 1,2-Hexanediol

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  28. Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

    • ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
  29. 29 Polymethylsilsesquioxane

    Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish

    • light ← 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
    • matte ← 1 sebum-absorbing powder
  30. Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

  31. 31 Glyceryl Caprylate

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  32. 32 Caprylyl Glycol

    Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling

  33. 33 Ethylhexyl-Glycerin

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  34. 34 Adenosine

    Soothing, skin-conditioning active

  35. 35 Dicaprylyl Carbonate

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  36. 36 Tocopherol

    Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin

  37. 37 Methylpropanediol

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  38. 38 Glycerin

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

    • 1 β†’ nourishing the anchor humectant
  39. 39 Polyquaternium-51

    Supporting ingredient

  40. 40 Beta-Glucan

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

    • 1 β†’ nourishing humectant
  41. 41 Ci 77288

    Colorant or pigment

Does Bring Green Tea Tree Cica Fresh Sun Cream leave a white cast?

As a pure mineral zinc oxide formula, it can leave a moderate white cast on some skin tones. Blending it in well helps reduce the effect.

Is the Bring Green Tea Tree Cica Fresh Sun Cream mineral or chemical?

It is a pure mineral sunscreen formulated with zinc oxide. There are no chemical UV filters in it.

Is it good for oily or acne-prone skin?

It can suit oily and acne-prone skin, with a matte finish and a formula that is commonly low on pore-clogging concerns.

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