Missha M Perfect Cover BB Cream RX SPF 42 Pa+++
72/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Missha M Perfect Cover BB Cream RX is an SPF 42 PA+++ tinted base that uses titanium dioxide, octinoxate, and zinc oxide for sun protection. It gives a balanced finish with a low white cast and works well under or as makeup, with a low sting and pore-clogging risk, though it can feel moderately heavy. Its filters are on the older side, but it still reaches good measured protection. With a score of 72.4 out of 100, it is a practical tinted option, best paired with a dedicated sunscreen for full days outdoors.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
79
- +33 Titanium Dioxide at #3, UV filter (UVA1 +5)
- +17.1 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #4, UV filter
- +38.9 Zinc Oxide at #5, UV filter (UVA1 +17.1)
- β11.5 UVB coverage saturated
- β0.4 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 42, PA rating)
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Health safety
High
64
- +100 Starting score
- β36 Octinoxate at #4 (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Allergens
Medium
58
- +100 Starting score
- β18 Fragrance
- β24 8 declared fragrance allergens; EU-banned: Butylphenyl Methylpropional
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White cast
Low
77
- +100 Starting score
- β30 Zinc Oxide at #5
- β50 Titanium Dioxide at #3
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- +63 Tinted formula, pigment masks the cast
- +4.1 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide)
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Eye sting
Low
73
- +100 Starting score
- β11 Octinoxate at #4, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β8 Fragrance
- β8 6 declared fragrance allergens
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Heavy feel
Medium
58
- +100 Starting score
- β22 Zinc Oxide at #5
- β30 Titanium Dioxide at #3
- β2 Cera Alba at #13, wax film
- β2 Ozokerite at #20, wax film
- +14 Volatile silicone at #2, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Medium
64
- +100 Starting score
- β18 1 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Sorbitan Sesquioleate)
- β9 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Rosa Canina Fruit Oil)
- β9 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate)
- +0 Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil at #31, jojoba wax ester, fungal-acne exception (not penalized)
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Fabric stains
Medium
40
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Iron-oxide pigments at #18, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- 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 8 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 2 Zinc Oxide at #5, mild sebum absorbent
- β 2 Titanium Dioxide at #3, mild sebum absorbent
- β 1 Glycerin at #29, the anchor humectant
- β 2 Sodium Hyaluronate at #35, hyaluronic family
- β 1 Humectant polyols
- β 2 2 emollient lipids (Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil)
- β 2 Light emollient/solvent (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)
- β 6 Ceramide barrier lipids
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 7 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 2 2 emollient lipids (Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 9 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 8 1 velvet elastomer fillers, blur and grip
- β 7.5 High mineral load at #3 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.
- β¨ Niacinamide
Full ingredient list (72)
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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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 7.5 High mineral load greys under foundation (tinted)
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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate)
- β 17.1 UV protection
- β 11 migrates into eyes with sweat
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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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 2 β nourishing light emollient
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant polyol
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 18 feeds malassezia
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10 Arbutin
Supporting ingredient
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11 Dimethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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13 Cera Alba
Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
- β 2 wax film
- β 2 wax water lock
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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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16 Niacinamide
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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18 Iron Oxides
Colorant or pigment
- β 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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20 Ozokerite
Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
- β 2 wax film
- β 2 wax water lock
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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22 Iron Oxides
Colorant or pigment
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Supporting ingredient
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24 Iron Oxides
Colorant or pigment
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Supporting ingredient
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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27 Adenosine
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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29 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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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
- 1 β nourishing emollient lipid
- 1 β dewy emollient lipid
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Botanical extract
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33 Ceramide NP
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 β nourishing hyaluronic family
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Botanical extract
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38 Wine Extract
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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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the 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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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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50 Tripeptide-1
Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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51 Collagen
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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53 Procollagen
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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Botanical extract
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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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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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64 Fragrance
Fragrance
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Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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67 Citronellol
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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68 Limonene
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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71 Linalool
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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Fragrance component, a declared allergen
Does Missha M Perfect Cover BB Cream leave a white cast?
It is rated low for white cast as worn, since it is a tinted BB cream that matches to the skin. It gives a balanced finish and can feel moderately heavy.
Is the Missha M Perfect Cover BB Cream RX SPF 42 Pa+++ mineral or chemical?
It is a mix, using titanium dioxide and zinc oxide alongside the chemical filter octinoxate. The filters lean older-generation overall.
Does it work as a makeup base?
Yes, it is rated good as a makeup base and doubles as tinted coverage. With a score of 72.4 out of 100 and good measured protection, it is best paired with a dedicated sunscreen for long days outdoors.