MEDI-PEEL Glutathione Mela Toning Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA+++
74/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
MEDI-PEEL Glutathione Mela Toning Sun Cream is an SPF 50+ PA+++ face sunscreen with a hybrid filter system that pairs chemical filters (ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, ethylhexyl salicylate, the modern Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine) with mineral zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. The finish is matte and the texture is generally lightweight, though the mineral content can leave a moderate white cast on deeper skin tones. It is commonly described as low-sting and low on pore-clogging risk, with okay performance under makeup. With excellent rated protection and a score of 74.2/100, it is a solid everyday option, best for those who want a matte finish and do not mind a slight cast.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
89
- +18 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #3, UV filter
- +38.9 Zinc Oxide at #4, UV filter (UVA1 +17.1)
- +7.6 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #5, UV filter
- +31.4 Titanium Dioxide at #7, UV filter (UVA1 +4.8)
- +28.8 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #19, UV filter (UVA1 +9.6)
- β30.1 UVB coverage saturated
- β8.2 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +3 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Health safety
Medium
57
- +100 Starting score
- β36 Octinoxate at #3 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β7 Retinyl Palmitate at #51, 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
Medium
36
- +100 Starting score
- β30 Zinc Oxide at #4
- β35 Titanium Dioxide at #7
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- +11.3 Coated minerals (Aluminum Hydroxide, Methicone)
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Eye sting
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- β16 Octinoxate at #3, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β6 Octisalate at #5, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β8 Fragrance
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Heavy feel
Low
72
- +100 Starting score
- β22 Zinc Oxide at #4
- β16 Titanium Dioxide at #7
- +9.5 Volatile silicone at #2, flashes off
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Comedogenic
Low
99
- +100 Starting score
- β1 Olea Europaea Fruit Oil at #39, moderate comedogenic signal
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Fungal acne
Medium
44
- +100 Starting score
- 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-6 Polyricinoleate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate)
- β2 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- β10 Zinc Oxide at #4, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- β 1.5 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer)
- β 8 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 2 Zinc Oxide at #4, mild sebum absorbent
- β 4 Glycerin at #8, 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 1 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer)
- β 7 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 2 2 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Caprylyl Methicone)
- β 3 3 emollient lipids (Oenothera Biennis Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 2 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 6 High mineral load at #4 greys under foundation
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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 (62)
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 (Octinoxate), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 18 UV protection
- β 16 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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Legacy UV filter (Octisalate)
- β 7.6 UV protection
- β 6 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide)
- β 31.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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8 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 4 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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10 Niacinamide
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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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
- matte β 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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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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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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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 28.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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20 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 minor malassezia feeder
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21 Dimethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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22 Methicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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26 Glutathione
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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28 Adenosine
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Botanical extract
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33 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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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
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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
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38 Ectoin
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
- 1 β nourishing humectant
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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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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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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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48 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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 7 disputed vitamin-A sunlight signal, under review
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52 Biotin
Supporting ingredient
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53 Tripeptide-1
Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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54 Thiamine Hcl
Supporting ingredient
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55 Folic Acid
Supporting ingredient
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56 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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62 Fragrance
Fragrance
Does the MEDI-PEEL Glutathione Mela Toning Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA+++ leave a white cast?
It can leave a moderate white cast. The formula is a hybrid that includes mineral zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, which commonly show a slight cast on deeper skin tones, though the chemical filters help keep it lighter than a pure mineral.
Is the MEDI-PEEL Glutathione Mela Toning Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA+++ good for oily or acne-prone skin?
It is generally a reasonable fit. The finish is matte and it is rated low on pore-clogging risk, which suits oily skin. As always, individual reactions vary.
Is it mineral or chemical?
It is a hybrid. It combines mineral zinc oxide and titanium dioxide with chemical filters such as ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate and the modern Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine.