MEDI-PEEL Active Silky Sun Cream Spf50+ Pa+++
67/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
MEDI-PEEL Active Silky Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA+++ is a chemical (hybrid) cream that blends octisalate, octinoxate and octocrylene with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. It is generally low on white cast, with a matte, lightweight finish, low sting risk and low pore-clogging concern, and it sits well under makeup. At 67.1/100 with excellent protection, it is a comfortable high-SPF daily cream.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
91
- +8 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #3, UV filter
- +17.1 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #6, UV filter
- +38.9 Zinc Oxide at #7, UV filter (UVA1 +17.1)
- +19.8 Titanium Dioxide at #13, UV filter (UVA1 +3)
- +7.2 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor at #15, UV filter
- +9.6 Octocrylene at #18, UV filter
- +21.6 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #20, UV filter (UVA1 +13.2)
- β27.6 UVB coverage saturated
- β6.4 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +3 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Health safety
Low
0
- +100 Starting score
- β80 Enzacamene (4-MBC) at #15 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β12.6 Octinoxate at #6, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β10.5 Octocrylene at #18, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- +0 2 endocrine-scrutinized filters together
- +3.1 Penalties exceed the scale, floored at 0
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Allergens
Low
63
- +100 Starting score
- β18 Fragrance
- β12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
- β7 Photoallergen-tail UV filters (Octocrylene, 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor)
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White cast
Low
61
- +100 Starting score
- β30 Zinc Oxide at #7
- β6 Titanium Dioxide at #13
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- +6.9 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide)
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Eye sting
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- β2 Octocrylene at #18, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β11 Octinoxate at #6, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β9 Octisalate at #3, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β8 Fragrance
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Heavy feel
Low
73
- +100 Starting score
- β22 Zinc Oxide at #7
- β2 Titanium Dioxide at #13
- β2 Polyethylene at #34, wax film
- β2 Microcrystalline Wax at #37, wax film
- β6 Paraffin at #11, wax film
- β2 Ceresin at #24, wax film
- +9 Volatile silicone at #2, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Low
86
- +100 Starting score
- β12 1 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Sorbitan Sesquioleate)
- β2 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains
Medium
55
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Octocrylene at #18, co-stains alongside avobenzone
- β15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #20, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
- β10 Zinc Oxide at #7, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 1.5 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethyl Methacrylate)
- β 8 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 2 Zinc Oxide at #7, mild sebum absorbent
- β 4 Glycerin at #10, the anchor humectant
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 1 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethyl Methacrylate)
- β 7 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 1 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Isononyl Isononanoate)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 11 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 8 1 velvet elastomer fillers, blur and grip
- β 1 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 2 Occlusives/waxes float the foundation
- β 6 High mineral load at #7 greys under foundation
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +10 4 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 (51)
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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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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Legacy UV filter (Octisalate), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 8 UV protection
- β 9 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate)
- β 17.1 UV protection
- β 12.6 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- 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)
- 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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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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10 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 4 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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11 Paraffin
Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
- β 6 wax film
- β 4 wax water lock
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 19.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Legacy UV filter (4-MBC), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 7.2 UV protection
- β 80 Enzacamene (4-MBC) (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 12 feeds malassezia
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18 Octocrylene
Legacy UV filter (Octocrylene), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 9.6 UV protection
- β 10.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β 2 migrates into eyes with sweat
- β 15 co-stains alongside avobenzone
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 21.6 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Supporting ingredient
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Supporting ingredient
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24 Ceresin
Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
- β 2 wax film
- β 2 wax water lock
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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26 Fragrance
Fragrance
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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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30 Silk Powder
Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Botanical extract
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33 Adenosine
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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34 Polyethylene
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 wax film
- β 2 wax water lock
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Supporting ingredient
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36 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 minor malassezia feeder
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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
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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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44 Silk Extract
Botanical extract
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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
Does MEDI-PEEL Active Silky Sun Cream leave a white cast?
No, white cast is generally low. Despite some zinc and titanium dioxide, it is a mostly chemical (hybrid) cream with a matte, lightweight finish.
Is the MEDI-PEEL Active Silky Sun Cream Spf50+ Pa+++ good for oily or acne-prone skin?
Yes, the matte finish, low pore-clogging concern and low sting risk make it a good fit for oily, breakout-prone skin, and it sits well under makeup.
Is MEDI-PEEL Active Silky Sun Cream SPF 50+ a good sunscreen?
Yes, it scores 67.1/100 with excellent protection. It is a comfortable, lightweight high-SPF daily cream.