Madame Gie Protect Me 5x Protection SPF 50+ Pa ++++ Spray
83/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Madame Gie Protect Me 5x Protection SPF 50+ PA++++ Spray is a hybrid sunscreen spray that pairs chemical filters like Ethylhexyl Triazone and Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine with Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate. It has a matte, lightweight finish with low white cast and is rated an excellent base for makeup. It generally does not sting and is low risk for clogging pores. With a score of 82.9/100 and excellent protection, it is a strong, easy-to-reapply option.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
93
- +18 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #3, UV filter
- +34.2 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #7, UV filter (UVA1 +20.9)
- +6.4 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #8, UV filter
- +17.6 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #9, UV filter
- +38.4 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #10, UV filter (UVA1 +12.8)
- −24.4 UVB coverage saturated
- −1.5 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Health safety
High
64
- +100 Starting score
- −36 Octinoxate at #3 (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Allergens
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- −18 Fragrance
- −12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
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Eye sting
Low
63
- +100 Starting score
- −16 Octinoxate at #3, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −3 Octisalate at #8, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −10 Volatile alcohol at #5
- −8 Fragrance
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Comedogenic
Low
93
- +100 Starting score
- −7 Ethylhexyl Palmitate at #11, heavy comedogenic ester
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Fungal acne
Low
77
- +100 Starting score
- −23 2 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Ethylhexyl Palmitate, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate)
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- −15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #7, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- ← 13 Volatile alcohol at #5
- ← 12 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- → 1 Glycerin at #16, the anchor humectant
- → 1 Humectant polyols
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- ← 11 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 3 Volatile alcohol at #5
- → 1 1 emollient lipids (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
- → 2 1 slippy emollient esters (Ethylhexyl Palmitate)
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Makeup base
Excellent
PillsPrimer
- → 6 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- → 10 Quick-setting carrier (alcohol at #5), fast, even canvas
- → 4 Transfer-resistant grip resin, holds makeup
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +2 1 water-locking waxes
Full ingredient list (38)
What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, ↑ / ↓ give the direction, and ← / → 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 hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
- light ← 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 18 UV protection
- ↑ 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light ← 5 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
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5 Alcohol
Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 → nourishing humectant polyol
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus)
- ↑ 34.2 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Legacy UV filter (Octisalate), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 6.4 UV protection
- ↑ 3 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 17.6 UV protection
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 38.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↑ 7 heavy comedogenic ester
- 2 → dewy slippy emollient ester
- ↑ 14 feeds malassezia
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12 Dimethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 1 → dewy emollient lipid
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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16 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 → nourishing the anchor humectant
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Film former, locks the formula onto skin for water resistance
- ↑ 2 wax water lock
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Supporting ingredient
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Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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26 Propanediol
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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33 Allantoin
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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35 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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37 Ubiquinone
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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38 Fragrance
Fragrance
Is Madame Gie Protect Me good under makeup?
Yes. It is rated an excellent base for makeup, with a matte, lightweight finish, and as a spray it is easy to reapply over the day.
Is the Madame Gie Protect Me 5x Protection SPF 50+ Pa ++++ Spray mineral or chemical?
It is a hybrid spray, pairing chemical filters like Ethylhexyl Triazone and Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine with Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate.
Does it leave a white cast?
White cast is rated low, so it generally blends in well and works on most skin tones.