MEDI-PEEL Glutathione Mela Toning BB Cream SPF 50+ PA+++
74/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
MEDI-PEEL Glutathione Mela Toning BB Cream is an SPF 50+ PA+++ tinted base with a hybrid filter system pairing chemical filters with Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide for excellent broad-spectrum protection. It dries to a matte, lightweight finish with low white cast and does not sting the eyes. The tint helps it work under or in place of makeup, and pore-clogging risk reads as low. With a 74/100 score and excellent protection, it is a practical tinted daily option.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
85
- +33 Titanium Dioxide at #3, UV filter (UVA1 +5)
- +17.1 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #4, UV filter
- +38.9 Zinc Oxide at #5, UV filter (UVA1 +17.1)
- +7.6 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #6, UV filter
- +14.4 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #33, UV filter (UVA1 +4.8)
- β24.5 UVB coverage saturated
- β4.6 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +3 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Health safety
Medium
57
- +100 Starting score
- β36 Octinoxate at #4 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β7 Retinyl Palmitate at #56, disputed vitamin-A sunlight signal, under review
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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
Low
77
- +100 Starting score
- β30 Zinc Oxide at #5
- β50 Titanium Dioxide at #3
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- +63 Tinted formula, pigment masks the cast
- +4.1 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Methicone)
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Eye sting
Low
75
- +100 Starting score
- β11 Octinoxate at #4, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β6 Octisalate at #6, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β8 Fragrance
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Heavy feel
Low
61
- +100 Starting score
- β22 Zinc Oxide at #5
- β30 Titanium Dioxide at #3
- +13 Volatile silicone at #2, flashes off
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Comedogenic
Low
97
- +100 Starting score
- β1 Olea Europaea Fruit Oil at #29, moderate comedogenic signal
- β1 Myristic Acid at #47, moderate comedogenic signal
- β1 Palmitic Acid at #36, moderate comedogenic signal
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Fungal acne
High
30
- +100 Starting score
- β12 1 free fatty acids that feed Malassezia (Myristic Acid)
- β36 4 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil)
- β18 2 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate)
- β4 2 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains
Medium
40
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Iron-oxide pigments at #68, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- β15 Titanium Dioxide at #3, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 4.5 3 sebum-absorbing powders (Lauroyl Lysine, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer)
- β 8 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 2 Zinc Oxide at #5, mild sebum absorbent
- β 2 Titanium Dioxide at #3, mild sebum absorbent
- β 4 Glycerin at #9, the anchor humectant
- β 2 2 strong humectants (Panthenol, Ectoin)
- β 3 3 emollient lipids (Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil)
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 3 3 sebum-absorbing powders (Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Lauroyl Lysine)
- β 7 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 2 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate)
- β 3 3 emollient lipids (Oenothera Biennis Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 2 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 4 Transfer-resistant grip resin, holds makeup
- β 7.5 High mineral load at #3 greys under foundation (tinted)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +2 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 (70)
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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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 33 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light β 2 mild sebum absorbent
- pills β 7.5 High mineral load greys under foundation (tinted)
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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate)
- β 17.1 UV protection
- 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)
- light β 2 mild sebum absorbent
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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 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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9 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 4 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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12 Niacinamide
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Film former, locks the formula onto skin for water resistance
- β 2 wax water lock
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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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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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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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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
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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
- 1 β nourishing emollient lipid
- 1 β dewy emollient lipid
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Botanical extract
- 1 β nourishing emollient lipid
- 1 β dewy emollient lipid
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Botanical extract
- β 1 moderate comedogenic signal
- 1 β nourishing emollient lipid
- 1 β dewy emollient lipid
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Botanical extract
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Supporting ingredient
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 14.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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35 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 minor malassezia feeder
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 1 moderate comedogenic signal
- β 2 minor malassezia feeder
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37 Dimethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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38 Methicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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44 Glutathione
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Supporting ingredient
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46 Adenosine
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 1 moderate comedogenic signal
- β 12 feeds malassezia
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48 Ectoin
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
- 1 β nourishing humectant
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49 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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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 9 feeds malassezia
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52 Panthenol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
- 1 β nourishing humectant
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 7 disputed vitamin-A sunlight signal, under review
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57 Biotin
Supporting ingredient
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58 Tripeptide-1
Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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59 Thiamine Hcl
Supporting ingredient
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60 Folic Acid
Supporting ingredient
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61 Pyridoxine
Supporting ingredient
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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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Supporting ingredient
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67 Fragrance
Fragrance
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68 Iron Oxides
Colorant or pigment
- β 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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69 Iron Oxides
Colorant or pigment
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70 Iron Oxides
Colorant or pigment
Does MEDI-PEEL Glutathione Mela Toning BB Cream leave a white cast?
No, white cast is low. As a tinted BB cream it is designed to match skin, so any whiteness from its Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide is minimal.
Is the MEDI-PEEL Glutathione Mela Toning BB Cream SPF 50+ PA+++ good for oily skin and under makeup?
It can work well. The matte, lightweight finish suits oily skin, pore-clogging risk reads as low, and the tint lets it work under or in place of makeup.
What SPF is it?
It is SPF 50+ PA+++ with excellent protection and a 74/100 score.