JM Solution Calming Cica Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++
83/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
JM Solution Calming Cica Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ is a chemical sunscreen using modern filters: ethylhexyl triazone, diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate and a polysilicone-15 booster. It wears with a balanced finish, low white cast and a lightweight feel, and is generally gentle, with low sting and low breakout risk. With good protection and a strong 82.9/100 score, it is one of the better options in this group for sensitive, calming-focused daily use.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
70
- +12 Polysilicone-15 at #3, UV filter
- +34.2 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #4, UV filter (UVA1 +20.9)
- +20.9 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #5, UV filter
- +13.3 Isoamyl p-Methoxycinnamate at #6, UV filter
- β14.2 UVB coverage saturated
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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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
Low
95
- +100 Starting score
- β5 Titanium Dioxide as pigment (CI 77891) at #11
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Heavy feel
Low
98
- +100 Starting score
- β2 Cera Alba at #19, wax film
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Fungal acne
High
40
- +100 Starting score
- β24 2 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Sorbitan Stearate, Sorbitan Isostearate)
- β9 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Hydrogenated Lecithin)
- β27 3 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate)
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #4, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- β 1 Glycerin at #39, the anchor humectant
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 1 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dibutyl Adipate)
- β 6 1 emollient lipids (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 3 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 1.5 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate)
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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 (57)
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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Polysilicone-15), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 12 UV protection
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus)
- β 34.2 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150)
- β 20.9 UV protection
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Amiloxate)
- β 13.3 UV protection
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 6 β dewy emollient lipid
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
- β 7 film former
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Colorant or pigment
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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14 Propanediol
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind
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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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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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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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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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23 Alumina
Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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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
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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30 Fragrance
Fragrance
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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32 Tromethamine
pH adjuster
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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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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37 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 12 feeds malassezia
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39 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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40 Glucose
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Supporting ingredient
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Supporting ingredient
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45 Asiaticoside
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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46 Asiatic Acid
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Supporting ingredient
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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55 Citric Acid
pH adjuster
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56 Malic Acid
pH adjuster
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pH adjuster
Is JM Solution Calming Cica Sun Cream good for sensitive skin?
It is generally gentle, with low sting and low breakout risk, and uses modern filters. Combined with a calming-focused formula, it is one of the better picks here for sensitive daily use.
Is the JM Solution Calming Cica Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ mineral or chemical?
It is chemical, using modern filters such as ethylhexyl triazone, diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate and isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate, with a polysilicone-15 booster.
Is JM Solution Calming Cica Sun Cream a good sunscreen?
Yes, it scores a strong 82.9/100 with good protection. It wears with low white cast and a lightweight, balanced finish.