FarmStay Green Tea Seed Moisture Sun Cream SPF 50/pa+++
63/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
FarmStay Green Tea Seed Moisture Sun Cream SPF 50/PA+++ is a moisturizing formula using mineral Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide alongside older chemical filters Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate and Avobenzone. It wears with a balanced finish but feels moderately heavy and can leave a medium white cast. It does not sting and is generally low risk for clogging pores. With good protection and a middling score near 63, it is a hydrating choice better suited to dry skin than to a lightweight everyday routine.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
70
- +33 Titanium Dioxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +5)
- +17.1 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #4, UV filter
- +38.9 Zinc Oxide at #5, UV filter (UVA1 +17.1)
- +24 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane at #9, UV filter (UVA1 +12.8)
- β11.5 UVB coverage saturated
- β11.6 UVA2 coverage saturated
- Γ0.75 Avobenzone + octinoxate degrade each other in sunlight
- +3 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Health safety
Medium
51
- +100 Starting score
- β36 Octinoxate at #4 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β3.5 Avobenzone at #9, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β10 Propylparaben at #32, endocrine-scrutinized preservative
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Allergens
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- β18 Fragrance
- β12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
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White cast
Medium
55
- +100 Starting score
- β30 Zinc Oxide at #5
- β50 Titanium Dioxide at #2
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- +45 Iron-oxide undertone, partial masking
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Eye sting
Low
73
- +100 Starting score
- β8 Avobenzone at #9, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β11 Octinoxate at #4, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β8 Fragrance
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Heavy feel
Medium
36
- +100 Starting score
- β22 Zinc Oxide at #5
- β30 Titanium Dioxide at #2
- β2 Cera Alba at #19, wax film
- β2 Microcrystalline Wax at #21, wax film
- β2 Butyrospermum Parkii Fruit at #17, butter/occlusive fat
- β6 Paraffinum Liquidum at #6, heavy oil
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Fungal acne
Low
79
- +100 Starting score
- β12 1 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Sorbitan Sesquioleate)
- β9 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Butyrospermum Parkii Fruit)
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Fabric stains
High
2
- +100 Starting score
- β38 Avobenzone at #9, reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
- β40 Iron-oxide pigments at #33, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- β15 Titanium Dioxide at #2, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- β 2 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 2 Zinc Oxide at #5, mild sebum absorbent
- β 2 Titanium Dioxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
- β 1 Glycerin at #14, the anchor humectant
- β 2 Sodium Hyaluronate at #20, hyaluronic family
- β 1 1 emollient lipids (Butyrospermum Parkii Fruit)
- β 1 Light emollient/solvent (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 2 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 1 1 emollient lipids (Butyrospermum Parkii Fruit)
- β 5 Occlusives seal moisture in (Paraffinum Liquidum)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 2 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 8 Occlusives/waxes float the foundation
- β 7.5 High mineral load at #2 greys under foundation (tinted)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +4 2 water-locking waxes
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 (36)
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 (Titanium Dioxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 33 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light β 2 mild sebum absorbent
- pills β 7.5 High mineral load greys under foundation (tinted)
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Supporting ingredient
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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate)
- β 17.1 UV protection
- β 11 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide)
- β 38.9 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- light β 2 mild sebum absorbent
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Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
- β 6 heavy oil
- 5 β dewy occlusive
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Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 2 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 2 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Legacy UV filter (Avobenzone), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 24 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 3.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β 8 migrates into eyes with sweat
- β 38 reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 1 β nourishing light emollient
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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12 Niacinamide
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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14 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 12 feeds malassezia
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Botanical extract
- β 2 butter/occlusive fat
- 1 β nourishing emollient lipid
- 1 β dewy emollient lipid
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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19 Cera Alba
Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
- β 2 wax film
- β 2 wax water lock
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 β nourishing hyaluronic family
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Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
- β 2 wax film
- β 2 wax water lock
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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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
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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30 Adenosine
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
- β 10 endocrine-scrutinized preservative
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33 Ci 77499
Colorant or pigment
- β 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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34 Ci 77492
Colorant or pigment
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35 Ci 77491
Colorant or pigment
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36 Fragrance
Fragrance
Does the FarmStay Green Tea Seed sun cream leave a white cast?
It is rated medium for white cast, so some ghosting can show, especially right after applying. Blending it in well helps reduce the effect.
Is the FarmStay Green Tea Seed Moisture Sun Cream SPF 50/pa+++ mineral or chemical?
It is a mix. It uses mineral Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide together with older chemical filters Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate and Avobenzone.
Is FarmStay Green Tea Seed Moisture Sun Cream good?
It scores about 63 out of 100 with good protection. It is moisturizing and does not sting, but it feels moderately heavy, so it suits dry skin more than a lightweight routine.