MERREZ'CA Merrezca Dewy Skin Makeup Base SPF 50/pa+++
71/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
The MERREZ'CA Dewy Skin Makeup Base SPF 50/PA+++ is a chemical, hybrid-filter primer-style sunscreen built on titanium dioxide plus octinoxate, ethylhexyl salicylate, isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate and Tinosorb S. It wears with a balanced, low white cast finish and a lightweight feel, fitting its role as a daily makeup base. It is rated good for protection at SPF 50. With a score of 71.3/100 it is a reasonable everyday base for those who want sun protection under makeup.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
69
- +33 Titanium Dioxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +5)
- +17.1 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #4, UV filter
- +6.4 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #8, UV filter
- +11.2 Isoamyl p-Methoxycinnamate at #9, UV filter
- +38.4 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #12, UV filter (UVA1 +12.8)
- −33.1 UVB coverage saturated
- −0.2 UVA2 coverage saturated
- ×0.9 Limited long-UVA1 coverage
- +3 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Health safety
High
64
- +100 Starting score
- −36 Octinoxate at #4 (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
Low
75
- +100 Starting score
- −50 Titanium Dioxide at #2
- +25 Iron-oxide undertone, partial masking
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Eye sting
Low
78
- +100 Starting score
- −11 Octinoxate at #4, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −3 Octisalate at #8, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −8 Fragrance
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Heavy feel
Low
75
- +100 Starting score
- −30 Titanium Dioxide at #2
- −2 Ozokerite at #21, wax film
- −2 Ceresin at #13, wax film
- +8.5 Volatile silicone at #3, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Low
76
- +100 Starting score
- −24 2 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Sorbitan Olivate)
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Fabric stains
Medium
45
- +100 Starting score
- −40 Iron-oxide pigments at #66, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- −15 Titanium Dioxide at #2, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- ← 1.5 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica Dimethyl Silylate)
- ← 12 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 2 Titanium Dioxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
- → 1 Glycerin at #34, the anchor humectant
- → 1 1 strong humectants (Saccharide Isomerate)
- → 1 Humectant polyols
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- ← 1 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica Dimethyl Silylate)
- ← 11 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- → 6 1 emollient lipids (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- → 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- → 2 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- ← 7.5 High mineral load at #2 greys under foundation (tinted)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +4 2 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.
- ✨ Niacinamide
Full ingredient list (69)
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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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 33 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light ← 2 mild sebum absorbent
- pills ← 7.5 High mineral load greys under foundation (tinted)
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light ← 8 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate)
- ↑ 17.1 UV protection
- ↑ 11 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light ← 5 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 → nourishing humectant polyol
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 6 → dewy emollient lipid
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Legacy UV filter (Octisalate), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 6.4 UV protection
- ↑ 3 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Amiloxate), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 11.2 UV protection
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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11 Niacinamide
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 38.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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13 Ceresin
Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
- ↑ 2 wax film
- ↑ 2 wax water lock
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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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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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 12 feeds malassezia
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 12 feeds malassezia
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21 Ozokerite
Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
- ↑ 2 wax film
- ↑ 2 wax water lock
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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23 Polyester-1
Film former, locks the formula onto skin for water resistance
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24 Dimethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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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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Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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28 Fragrance
Fragrance
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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30 Adenosine
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Botanical extract
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34 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 → nourishing the anchor humectant
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35 Maltodextrin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Botanical extract
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37 Propanediol
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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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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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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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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pH adjuster
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57 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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59 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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pH adjuster
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 → nourishing humectant
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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66 Ci 77492
Colorant or pigment
- ↑ 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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67 Mica
Colorant or pigment
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68 Ci 77491
Colorant or pigment
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69 Ci 77499
Colorant or pigment
Does the MERREZ'CA Dewy Skin Makeup Base leave a white cast?
No, white cast is rated low, so it should sit well under makeup without a visible film. The finish is balanced. It is built to be a makeup base.
Is the MERREZ'CA Merrezca Dewy Skin Makeup Base SPF 50/pa+++ mineral or chemical?
It is mostly chemical with a hybrid blend, using titanium dioxide plus octinoxate, ethylhexyl salicylate, isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate and Tinosorb S. It carries an SPF 50 rating.
Is it good under makeup?
Yes, it is positioned as a makeup base and feels lightweight, with breakout risk rated low. Makeup base fit is rated okay. It scores 71.3/100 with good protection.