MEDI-PEEL Bio-Cell Sun Cream Spf50+ Pa+++
66/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
MEDI-PEEL Bio-Cell Sun Cream SPF50+ PA+++ is a hybrid sunscreen combining chemical filters with Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide. It wears to a matte finish and stays lightweight, with a low breakout-trigger profile and a non-stinging feel, but the mineral content gives it a medium, somewhat visible white cast. Makeup compatibility is okay. With excellent protection and a score of 65.8/100, it is a capable high-SPF option best suited to those who do not mind a slight cast for a matte result.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
92
- +17.1 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #4, UV filter
- +38.9 Zinc Oxide at #5, UV filter (UVA1 +17.1)
- +7.6 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #7, UV filter
- +26.4 Titanium Dioxide at #9, UV filter (UVA1 +4)
- +9.6 Octocrylene at #13, UV filter
- +21.6 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #14, UV filter (UVA1 +13.2)
- +7.2 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor at #15, UV filter
- β30.4 UVB coverage saturated
- β8.8 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 #4, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β10.5 Octocrylene at #13, 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
Medium
53
- +100 Starting score
- β30 Zinc Oxide at #5
- β15 Titanium Dioxide at #9
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- +8.3 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide)
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Eye sting
Low
73
- +100 Starting score
- β2 Octocrylene at #13, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β11 Octinoxate at #4, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β6 Octisalate at #7, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β8 Fragrance
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Heavy feel
Low
75
- +100 Starting score
- β22 Zinc Oxide at #5
- β6 Titanium Dioxide at #9
- β6 Cera Alba at #10, wax film
- +8.5 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 #13, co-stains alongside avobenzone
- β15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #14, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
- β10 Zinc Oxide at #5, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Hydrating
LightNourishing
- β 8 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 2 Zinc Oxide at #5, mild sebum absorbent
- β 16 Glycerin at #3, the anchor humectant
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- 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
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 1 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 2 Occlusives/waxes float the foundation
- β 7 Humectant syrup tackiness
- β 6 High mineral load at #5 greys under foundation
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +4 1 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 (41)
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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3 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 16 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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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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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Legacy UV filter (Octisalate)
- β 7.6 UV protection
- β 6 migrates into eyes with sweat
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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 26.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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10 Cera Alba
Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
- β 6 wax film
- β 4 wax water lock
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11 Niacinamide
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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13 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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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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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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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 12 feeds malassezia
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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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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Supporting ingredient
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21 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 minor malassezia feeder
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Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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24 Fragrance
Fragrance
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25 Adenosine
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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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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Botanical extract
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Humectant, pulls water into the 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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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
Does MEDI-PEEL Bio-Cell Sun Cream leave a white cast?
It carries a medium, somewhat visible white cast because it contains Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide alongside chemical filters. The matte finish can make this more noticeable on deeper tones.
Is the MEDI-PEEL Bio-Cell Sun Cream Spf50+ Pa+++ mineral or chemical?
It is a hybrid sunscreen, combining chemical filters with mineral Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide.
Is it good for oily skin?
It wears to a matte finish with a low pore-clogging profile and is non-stinging, which generally suits oily skin. It has excellent protection at SPF 50+ and scores 65.8/100.