Bring Green Vitamin Waterproof Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ - 80ml
80/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Bring Green Vitamin Waterproof Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ is a hybrid sunscreen pairing mineral zinc oxide and titanium dioxide with chemical homosalate, octisalate, and modern filters like Uvinul A Plus and Tinosorb S. It dries matte and stays lightweight, with a medium chance of visible white cast and low stinging and breakout risk. It works okay under makeup. With excellent protection and an 80.1/100 score, it is a strong waterproof daily option.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
100
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #3, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +11.4 Homosalate at #4, UV filter
- +7.6 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #5, UV filter
- +19.8 Titanium Dioxide at #13, UV filter (UVA1 +3)
- +21.6 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #14, UV filter (UVA1 +13.2)
- +28.8 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #16, UV filter (UVA1 +9.6)
- β18.4 UVB coverage saturated
- β13 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Health safety
Medium
60
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Homosalate at #4 (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Allergens
Low
94
- +100 Starting score
- β4 2 declared fragrance allergens
- β2 Essential oils (Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil)
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White cast
Medium
40
- +100 Starting score
- β55 Zinc Oxide at #3
- β6 Titanium Dioxide at #13
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- +10.7 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide)
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Eye sting
Low
84
- +100 Starting score
- β6 Homosalate at #4, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β6 Octisalate at #5, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β4 2 declared fragrance allergens
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Heavy feel
Low
69
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Zinc Oxide at #3
- β2 Titanium Dioxide at #13
- +10.5 Volatile silicone at #2, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Low
80
- +100 Starting score
- β9 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Oenothera Biennis Oil)
- β9 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate)
- β2 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains
Low
65
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #14, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
- β15 Zinc Oxide at #3, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer)
- β 8 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #3, mild sebum absorbent
- β 4 Glycerin at #9, the anchor humectant
- β 2 Sodium Hyaluronate at #48, hyaluronic family
- β 1 1 strong humectants (Panthenol)
- β 1 1 emollient lipids (Oenothera Biennis Oil)
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer)
- β 7 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 1 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Propylheptyl Caprylate)
- β 1 1 emollient lipids (Oenothera Biennis Oil)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 1 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 15 High mineral load at #3 greys under foundation
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +12 Label claims water resistance (sport / 40-80 min)
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¨ Niacinamide
Full ingredient list (54)
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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1 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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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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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light β 5 mild sebum absorbent
- pills β 15 High mineral load greys under foundation
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Legacy UV filter (Homosalate)
- β 11.4 UV protection
- β 6 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Legacy UV filter (Octisalate)
- β 7.6 UV protection
- β 6 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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9 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 4 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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10 Niacinamide
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 19.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 21.6 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 28.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Plant oil, an emollient
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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21 Mandarin
Supporting ingredient
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Plant oil, an emollient
- 1 β nourishing emollient lipid
- 1 β dewy emollient lipid
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Botanical extract
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Botanical extract
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Colorant or pigment
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Supporting ingredient
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39 Mica
Colorant or pigment
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40 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 minor malassezia feeder
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Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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45 Adenosine
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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46 Panthenol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
- 1 β nourishing humectant
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 β nourishing hyaluronic family
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49 Propanediol
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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50 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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52 Oxygen
Supporting ingredient
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53 Citral
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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54 Limonene
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
Is Bring Green Vitamin Waterproof Sun Cream good?
Yes, it scores 80.1/100, which is strong. It delivers excellent protection with a waterproof, matte, lightweight feel, making it a good everyday and active-day option.
Does the Bring Green Vitamin Waterproof Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ - 80ml leave a white cast?
It can. White cast is rated medium, which is common when zinc oxide and titanium dioxide are used. Blending it in well helps minimize any residue.
Is it mineral or chemical?
It is a hybrid, pairing mineral zinc oxide and titanium dioxide with chemical homosalate, octisalate, and modern filters.