Missha All Around Safe Block Sebum Zero Sun Spf 50+/Pa+++
78/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Missha All Around Safe Block Sebum Zero Sun SPF 50+/PA+++ is a pure mineral sunscreen built on Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide, tuned toward oily skin. It gives a matte finish, a lightweight feel, and does not commonly sting, with a low breakout risk and good makeup-base performance. As a mineral formula it can show a medium, somewhat visible white cast. Protection is rated good and the score is 77.5/100, so it is a generally strong mineral pick for those who want a shine-controlling, matte finish.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
73
- +38.9 Zinc Oxide at #4, UV filter (UVA1 +17.1)
- +31.4 Titanium Dioxide at #5, UV filter (UVA1 +4.8)
- +3 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
Medium
31
- +100 Starting score
- β30 Zinc Oxide at #4
- β35 Titanium Dioxide at #5
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- β15 Pure mineral formula
- +9 PHSA dispersant, fights agglomeration
- +12.2 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Hydrogen Dimethicone)
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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
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- β22 Zinc Oxide at #4
- β16 Titanium Dioxide at #5
- β2 Cera Alba at #24, wax film
- +10 Volatile silicone at #2, flashes off
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Comedogenic
Low
96
- +100 Starting score
- β2 Ethylhexyl Palmitate at #37, heavy comedogenic ester
- β2 Isopropyl Palmitate at #34, heavy comedogenic ester
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Fungal acne
High
29
- +100 Starting score
- β24 2 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Sorbitan Olivate)
- β9 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Lecithin)
- β36 4 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Isopropyl Palmitate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, PEG-8 Laurate)
- 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
Light
LightNourishing
- β 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- β 9 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 2 Zinc Oxide at #4, mild sebum absorbent
- β 2 Humectant polyols
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- β 8 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 2 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dicaprylyl Carbonate)
- β 2 2 slippy emollient esters (Isopropyl Palmitate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 9 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
- 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
Resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +13 3 film-forming polymers that lock the formula on for water resistance
- +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¨ Green tea
Full ingredient list (42)
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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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 β nourishing humectant polyol
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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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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide)
- β 31.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
- β 7 film former
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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11 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 3 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
- β 3 film former
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Film former, locks the formula onto skin for water resistance
- β 3 film former
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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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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 1 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 1 volatile carrier, flashes off
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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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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 12 feeds malassezia
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 12 feeds malassezia
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24 Cera Alba
Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
- β 2 wax film
- β 2 wax water lock
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Supporting ingredient
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26 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 minor malassezia feeder
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 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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Supporting ingredient
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 heavy comedogenic ester
- 1 β dewy slippy emollient ester
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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36 Lecithin
Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 heavy comedogenic ester
- 1 β dewy slippy emollient ester
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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42 Fragrance
Fragrance
Is Missha Sebum Zero Sun good for oily skin?
Yes, it is designed with oily skin in mind. It has a matte finish, a lightweight feel, and a low breakout risk, which generally suits oily and shine-prone complexions.
Does the Missha All Around Safe Block Sebum Zero Sun Spf 50+/Pa+++ leave a white cast?
It can. White cast is rated medium, which is common for pure mineral sunscreens using Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide, so some visible film is possible.
Is Missha Sebum Zero Sun SPF 50+ a good sunscreen?
It scores 77.5/100 with good rated protection. It does not commonly sting, works well as a makeup base, and delivers a matte mineral finish, making it a generally strong pick for oily skin.