Dr. G Green Mild Up Sun+ SPF 50+ Pa++++ (2021)
73/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Dr. G Green Mild Up Sun+ is an SPF 50+ mineral sunscreen built on Zinc Oxide, giving fully physical UV protection suited to sensitive skin. It dries to a matte finish, feels lightweight, and does not sting, though its single-filter formula delivers only moderate measured protection. White cast is medium, so a faint tone may show on deeper skin. With a score of 72.6/100 it is a reasonable matte mineral pick where a soft physical feel matters more than peak coverage.
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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Heavy feel
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Zinc Oxide at #2
- +10 Volatile silicone at #3, flashes off
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Fungal acne
High
35
- +100 Starting score
- β24 2 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Sorbitan Isostearate, Sorbitan Olivate)
- β41 4 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate)
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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
Light
LightNourishing
- β 8 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #2, 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 3 2 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Caprylyl Methicone)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 3 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 15 High mineral load at #2 greys under foundation
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +7 1 film-forming polymers that lock the formula on for water resistance
- +2 1 water-locking waxes
Full ingredient list (40)
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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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
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant polyol
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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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 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
- β 7 film former
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 14 feeds malassezia
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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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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Supporting ingredient
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 12 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 wax water lock
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 12 feeds malassezia
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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20 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
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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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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Humectant, pulls water into the 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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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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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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Botanical extract
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
Is Dr. G Green Mild Up Sun+ mineral or chemical?
It is a mineral sunscreen, built entirely on Zinc Oxide for fully physical UV protection. That makes it a common choice for sensitive skin. There are no chemical filters in the formula.
Does Dr. G Green Mild Up Sun+ leave a white cast?
White cast is rated medium, so a faint tone can show, especially on deeper skin. It does dry to a matte finish and feels lightweight. Blending it in well helps minimize any residue.
Is this a good sunscreen?
It scores 72.6/100, a reasonable result. The matte feel and no-sting comfort are strong points, but the single Zinc Oxide filter gives only moderate measured protection. It is a fair pick where a gentle physical feel matters most.