MEERACLE Amber UV Barricode SPF 50 PA++++
72/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
MEERACLE Amber UV Barricode SPF 50 PA++++ is a hybrid sunscreen that pairs chemical filters with titanium dioxide for broad-spectrum coverage. It is lightweight with a matte finish, and the white cast is moderate. The formula generally works well as a makeup base, can sting somewhat near the eyes, and is low on pore-clogging. With good protection and a score of 71.5/100, it is a capable everyday option for oily skin.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
79
- +18 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #2, UV filter
- +34.2 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #4, UV filter (UVA1 +20.9)
- +45.6 Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol at #6, UV filter (UVA1 +17.1)
- +31.4 Titanium Dioxide at #7, UV filter (UVA1 +4.8)
- +18 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane at #14, UV filter (UVA1 +9.6)
- −16.4 UVB coverage saturated
- −23.4 UVA2 coverage saturated
- −7.4 UVA1 coverage saturated
- ×0.75 Avobenzone + octinoxate degrade each other in sunlight
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Health safety
High
61
- +100 Starting score
- −36 Octinoxate at #2 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- −3.5 Avobenzone at #14, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Allergens
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- −18 Fragrance
- −12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
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White cast
Medium
56
- +100 Starting score
- −35 Titanium Dioxide at #7
- −12 Tinosorb M at #6, may look bluish-grey on deeper skin tones
- +3.3 Coated minerals (Alumina)
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Eye sting
Medium
50
- +100 Starting score
- −3 Avobenzone at #14, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −16 Octinoxate at #2, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −18 Volatile alcohol at #3
- −5 Alcohol high up speeds filter migration
- −8 Fragrance
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Heavy feel
Low
90
- +100 Starting score
- −16 Titanium Dioxide at #7
- −1 Hydrogenated Polydecene at #13, heavy oil
- +6.8 Volatile alcohol at #3, evaporating texture
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Fungal acne
Low
89
- +100 Starting score
- −9 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate)
- −2 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains
Medium
47
- +100 Starting score
- −28 Avobenzone at #14, reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
- −15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #4, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
- −10 Titanium Dioxide at #7, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- ← 22 Volatile alcohol at #3
- ← 4.5 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethyl Methacrylate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer)
- → 10 Glycerin at #5, the anchor humectant
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- ← 4 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethyl Methacrylate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer)
- ← 5 Volatile alcohol at #3
- ← 1 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dicaprylyl Carbonate)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- → 10 Quick-setting carrier (alcohol at #3), fast, even canvas
- → 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
- → 1 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- ← 1.5 Humectant syrup tackiness (partly offset by the base)
- ← 6 High mineral load at #7 greys under foundation
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +7 1 film-forming polymers that lock the formula on for water resistance
Full ingredient list (33)
What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, ↑ / ↓ give the direction, and ← / → 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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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 18 UV protection
- ↑ 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
- ↑ 5 Alcohol high up speeds filter migration
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus)
- ↑ 34.2 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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5 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 10 → nourishing the anchor humectant
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb M)
- ↑ 45.6 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 12 may look bluish-grey on deeper skin tones
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide)
- ↑ 31.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 10 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- pills ← 6 High mineral load greys under foundation
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 7 film former
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↑ 1 heavy oil
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Legacy UV filter (Avobenzone), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 18 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↓ 3.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- ↑ 3 migrates into eyes with sweat
- ↑ 28 reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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16 Alumina
Supporting ingredient
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light ← 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte ← 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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18 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↑ 2 minor malassezia feeder
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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21 Fragrance
Fragrance
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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pH adjuster
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26 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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27 Propanediol
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Botanical extract
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Supporting ingredient
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Botanical extract
Does MEERACLE Amber UV Barricode leave a white cast?
The white cast is moderate, partly because of the titanium dioxide in the hybrid blend. The finish is matte and the formula is lightweight.
Is the MEERACLE Amber UV Barricode SPF 50 PA++++ good under makeup?
Yes, it generally works well as a makeup base. It can sting somewhat near the eyes and is low on pore-clogging.
Is it good?
It scores 71.5/100 with good protection, making it a capable everyday option.