Dr. G Green Mild Up Sun+ Spf 50+, Pa++++
73/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Dr. G Green Mild Up Sun+ is an SPF 50+ PA++++ pure mineral sunscreen using zinc oxide. It finishes matte and feels lightweight for a mineral formula, with a medium white cast that is typical of zinc-based products. It does not sting and has low pore-clogging risk, suiting sensitive and oily-leaning skin, and it layers okay under makeup. Protection is moderate and the score is 72.6/100, making it a comfortable everyday mineral option with a matte look.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Moderate
45
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #3, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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White cast
Medium
35
- +100 Starting score
- β55 Zinc Oxide at #3
- β15 Pure mineral formula
- +4.9 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane)
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Heavy feel
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Zinc Oxide at #3
- +10 Volatile silicone at #2, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Low
91
- +100 Starting score
- β9 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate)
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Zinc Oxide at #3, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 8 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #3, mild sebum absorbent
- β 1 Humectant polyols
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 7 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 2 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Caprylyl Methicone)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 8 1 velvet elastomer fillers, blur and grip
- β 2 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
- +2 1 water-locking waxes
Full ingredient list (28)
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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant polyol
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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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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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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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 wax water lock
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Supporting ingredient
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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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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Botanical extract
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25 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
Does Dr. G Green Mild Up Sun leave a white cast?
It can show a medium white cast, which is typical of zinc-based mineral sunscreens, though it finishes matte and feels lightweight for a mineral formula.
Is the Dr. G Green Mild Up Sun+ Spf 50+, Pa++++ mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen, using zinc oxide as the only filter, which suits sensitive skin.
Is it good for oily or acne-prone skin?
Its matte finish and low pore-clogging risk make it generally a good fit for oily and breakout-prone skin. It does not sting and scores 72.6/100 with moderate protection.