Dr. G Green Mild Up Sun Lotion Spf 50+, Pa++++
72/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Dr. G Green Mild Up Sun Lotion SPF 50+ Pa++++ is a pure mineral sunscreen using Zinc Oxide as its only UV filter. It has a balanced finish with a medium white cast and a medium heavy-mask rating, so it feels somewhat more substantial than the lightest formulas. Low breakout-trigger and low sweat-sting ratings make it generally gentle for sensitive skin. Protection is rated moderate and it scores 71.5/100 with a disqualifying flag, a soothing-oriented mineral lotion for daily wear.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Moderate
45
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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White cast
Medium
41
- +100 Starting score
- β55 Zinc Oxide at #2
- β15 Pure mineral formula
- +7 PHSA dispersant, fights agglomeration
- +4.4 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane)
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Fungal acne
Low
82
- +100 Starting score
- β18 2 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Macadamia Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin)
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Zinc Oxide at #2, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Hydrating
LightNourishing
- β 1.5 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer)
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
- β 4 Glycerin at #9, the anchor humectant
- β 1 1 strong humectants (Ectoin)
- β 3 Humectant polyols
- β 1 1 emollient lipids (Macadamia Oil)
- β 8 Ceramide barrier lipids with cholesterol/phytosphingosine partners
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 1 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer)
- β 4 2 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Caprylyl Methicone)
- β 1 1 emollient lipids (Macadamia Oil)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 4 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 1 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer)
- β 15 High mineral load at #2 greys under foundation
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.
How we rate water resistance βFull ingredient list (29)
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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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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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 β nourishing humectant polyol
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant polyol
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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9 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 4 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Supporting ingredient
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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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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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17 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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22 Ectoin
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
- 1 β nourishing humectant
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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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26 Ceramide NP
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Botanical extract
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
Is Dr. G Green Mild Up Sun Lotion mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen, using Zinc Oxide as its only UV filter, with no chemical filters in the formula.
Does the Dr. G Green Mild Up Sun Lotion Spf 50+, Pa++++ leave a white cast or feel heavy?
It has a medium white cast and a medium heavy-mask rating, so it feels somewhat more substantial than the lightest formulas and may need blending.
Is Dr. G Green Mild Up good for sensitive skin?
Low breakout-trigger and low sweat-sting ratings make it generally gentle for sensitive skin. It scores 71.5/100 with moderate protection and a disqualifying flag.