Make P:rem UV Defense Me. Watery Capsule Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++
94/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Make P:rem UV Defense Me Watery Capsule Sun Cream is an SPF 50+ PA++++ chemical sunscreen using a modern filter set, including Ethylhexyl Triazone and Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, which typically deliver high, stable broad-spectrum protection. It is lightweight with a matte finish and a low white cast, and it is generally low-sting with low breakout risk. Scoring 93.9/100 with excellent protection, it is a strong option for oily or combination skin wanting a shine-free daily sunscreen.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
94
- +34.2 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #5, UV filter (UVA1 +20.9)
- +20.9 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #7, UV filter
- +38.4 Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol at #9, UV filter (UVA1 +14.4)
- +19.2 Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone at #12, UV filter
- β16.1 UVB coverage saturated
- β6.3 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Fungal acne
Low
82
- +100 Starting score
- β18 2 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate)
- +0 Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil at #31, jojoba wax ester, fungal-acne exception (not penalized)
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #5, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- β 8 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane)
- β 1 Glycerin at #14, the anchor humectant
- β 2 Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid at #46, hyaluronic family
- β 1 Humectant polyols
- β 1 1 emollient lipids (Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil)
- β 1 Light emollient/solvent (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 10 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane)
- β 4 2 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dibutyl Adipate, Caprylyl Methicone)
- β 1 1 emollient lipids (Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 4 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 2 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Carbomer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, β¦)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.
How we rate water resistance βSkincare 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 (47)
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
- matte β 3 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 8 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 10 sebum-absorbing powder
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant polyol
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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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150)
- β 20.9 UV protection
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb M), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 38.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 1 β nourishing light emollient
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Iscotrizinol), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 19.2 UV protection
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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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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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Botanical extract
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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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Botanical extract
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Plant oil, an emollient
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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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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
- 1 β nourishing emollient lipid
- 1 β dewy emollient lipid
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind
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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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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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37 Tromethamine
pH adjuster
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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39 Carbomer
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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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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43 Adenosine
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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44 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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45 Allantoin
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 β nourishing hyaluronic family
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
Is Make P:rem UV Defense Me good for oily or acne-prone skin?
It is a good fit, with a matte finish that helps control shine and a low pore-clogging risk rating. The lightweight feel makes it comfortable for oily and combination skin.
Is the Make P:rem UV Defense Me. Watery Capsule Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ mineral or chemical?
It is a chemical sunscreen using a modern filter set, including Ethylhexyl Triazone and Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol. These typically deliver high, stable broad-spectrum coverage.
How strong is the protection?
It is labeled SPF 50+ PA++++ and rated excellent for protection. With a score of 93.9/100, it is one of the top performers in this set.