MediFlower UV Filter Pure Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++
75/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
MediFlower UV Filter Pure Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ is a pure mineral sunscreen using Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide. It has a balanced finish but a high white cast that may be visible on deeper tones, and it wears with a medium, slightly heavier feel. Sting risk is low. Protection is rated good. At 75.1/100, it is a solid mineral choice for those who prioritize physical filters over a fully invisible finish.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
76
- +33 Titanium Dioxide at #3, UV filter (UVA1 +5)
- +38.9 Zinc Oxide at #4, UV filter (UVA1 +17.1)
- β0.4 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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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
High
24
- +100 Starting score
- β30 Zinc Oxide at #4
- β50 Titanium Dioxide at #3
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- β15 Pure mineral formula
- +5 Penalties exceed the scale, floored at 0
- +10 PHSA dispersant, fights agglomeration
- +13.5 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide)
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Eye sting
Low
98
- +100 Starting score
- β8 Fragrance
- +6 Mineral filter system, low-sting filters
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Heavy feel
Medium
48
- +100 Starting score
- β22 Zinc Oxide at #4
- β30 Titanium Dioxide at #3
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Comedogenic
Low
99
- +100 Starting score
- β1 Palmitic Acid at #32, moderate comedogenic signal
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Fungal acne
Medium
63
- +100 Starting score
- β24 2 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Sorbitan Isostearate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate)
- β9 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate)
- β4 2 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains
Low
80
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Titanium Dioxide at #3, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- β 3 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethyl Methacrylate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer)
- β 1 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 2 Zinc Oxide at #4, mild sebum absorbent
- β 2 Titanium Dioxide at #3, mild sebum absorbent
- β 10 Glycerin at #5, the anchor humectant
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 2 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Polymethyl Methacrylate)
- β 1 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 2 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dibutyl Adipate)
- β 9 1 emollient lipids (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 2 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 5 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 3 Humectant syrup tackiness
- β 15 High mineral load at #3 greys under foundation
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +3 1 film-forming polymers that lock the formula on for water resistance
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 (39)
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
- 9 β dewy emollient lipid
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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 15 High mineral load greys under foundation
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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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5 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 10 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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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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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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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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14 Niacinamide
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Film former, locks the formula onto skin for water resistance
- β 3 film former
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- light β 1 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 1 volatile carrier, flashes off
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18 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 minor malassezia feeder
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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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Supporting ingredient
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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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Supporting ingredient
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24 Fragrance
Fragrance
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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 12 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 12 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 1 moderate comedogenic signal
- β 2 minor malassezia feeder
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33 Adenosine
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Supporting ingredient
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36 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Supporting ingredient
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Supporting ingredient
Does the MediFlower UV Filter Pure Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ leave a white cast?
White cast is rated high, which is common for pure mineral creams. It may be visible, especially on deeper tones, so blend thoroughly.
Is the MediFlower UV Filter Pure Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen. It uses only Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide, with no chemical filters.
Does it feel heavy?
It is rated a medium, slightly heavier feel rather than ultralight, which is common for high-protection mineral creams. Sting risk is low.