LANEIGE Marshmallow Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA+++
79/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
LANEIGE Marshmallow Sun Cushion is an SPF 50+ mineral sunscreen in cushion format, using Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide. It applies to a matte, lightweight finish, is rated excellent under and over makeup, and has low pore-clogging potential with a does-not-sting profile, though it can leave a moderate cast. Protection is rated good and it scores 78.8/100. An easy reapplication cushion that excels for use over makeup.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
73
- +38.9 Zinc Oxide at #4, UV filter (UVA1 +17.1)
- +31.4 Titanium Dioxide at #5, UV filter (UVA1 +4.8)
- +3 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
Medium
31
- +100 Starting score
- β30 Zinc Oxide at #4
- β35 Titanium Dioxide at #5
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- β15 Pure mineral formula
- +9 PHSA dispersant, fights agglomeration
- +12.2 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Alumina, Aluminum Hydroxide, Hydrogen Dimethicone)
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Eye sting
Low
98
- +100 Starting score
- β8 Fragrance
- +6 Mineral filter system, low-sting filters
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Heavy feel
Low
72
- +100 Starting score
- β22 Zinc Oxide at #4
- β16 Titanium Dioxide at #5
- +9.5 Volatile silicone at #2, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Safe
98
- +100 Starting score
- β2 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- β10 Zinc Oxide at #4, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 6 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer)
- β 12 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 2 Zinc Oxide at #4, mild sebum absorbent
- β 1 Glycerin at #38, the anchor humectant
- β 1 1 strong humectants (Beta-Glucan)
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 6 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer)
- β 11 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 9 1 emollient lipids (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
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Makeup base
Excellent
PillsPrimer
- β 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 8 1 velvet elastomer fillers, blur and grip
- β 6 2 soft-focus powders in moderation
- β 3 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 6 High mineral load at #4 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 (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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 9 β dewy emollient lipid
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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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3 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide)
- β 38.9 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 10 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light β 2 mild sebum absorbent
- pills β 6 High mineral load greys under foundation
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide)
- β 31.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 5 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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17 Mannitol
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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18 Caffeine
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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19 Beta-Glucan
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant
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Supporting ingredient
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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25 Zinc Sulfate
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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Supporting ingredient
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29 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 minor malassezia feeder
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Emollient, softens and smooths 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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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34 Alumina
Supporting ingredient
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Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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38 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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40 Fragrance
Fragrance
Is the LANEIGE Marshmallow Sun Cushion good under or over makeup?
Yes, it is rated excellent as a makeup base and is easy to reapply over makeup, with a matte, lightweight finish.
Is the LANEIGE Marshmallow Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA+++ mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen, using Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide. It scores 78.8/100 with good protection.
Does it leave a white cast?
It can leave a moderate cast, typical of mineral formulas, though the cushion format helps with even, light application.