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Missha Missha, M Perfect Cover B.B Cream, SPF 42 PA+++, No. 23 Natural Beige

Missha Missha, M Perfect Cover B.B Cream, SPF 42 PA+++, No. 23 Natural Beige

69/100 overall score

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About this sunscreen

Missha M Perfect Cover BB Cream SPF 42 PA+++ in No. 23 Natural Beige is a tinted base that combines Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate with Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide. It wears with a balanced, lightweight finish and low white cast thanks to the tint, does not commonly sting, and is low on the pore-clogging scale. As a BB cream it doubles as light coverage and sits okay under makeup. With a score of 68.8/100 and good protection, it is a reasonable everyday tinted option, though its filter set is on the older side.

Ingredient & SPF scores

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UV protection

Good 79
  • +18 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #3, UV filter
  • +38.9 Zinc Oxide at #4, UV filter (UVA1 +17.1)
  • +31.4 Titanium Dioxide at #6, UV filter (UVA1 +4.8)
  • βˆ’11.6 UVB coverage saturated
  • +2 Label claims (SPF 42, PA rating)
How we rate uv protection β†’
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Health safety

Medium 54
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’36 Octinoxate at #3 (regulatory/evidence concern)
  • βˆ’10 Propylparaben at #23, endocrine-scrutinized preservative
How we rate health safety β†’
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Allergens

Medium 53
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’18 Fragrance
  • βˆ’29 8 declared fragrance allergens; EU-banned: Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
How we rate allergens β†’
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White cast

Low 63
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’30 Zinc Oxide at #4
  • βˆ’35 Titanium Dioxide at #6
  • βˆ’10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
  • +37.5 Iron-oxide undertone, partial masking
How we rate white cast β†’
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Eye sting

Low 68
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’16 Octinoxate at #3, migrates into eyes with sweat
  • βˆ’8 Fragrance
  • βˆ’8 5 declared fragrance allergens
How we rate eye sting β†’
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Heavy feel

Low 66
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’22 Zinc Oxide at #4
  • βˆ’16 Titanium Dioxide at #6
  • βˆ’2 Cera Alba at #16, wax film
  • βˆ’2 Polyethylene at #13, wax film
  • βˆ’3 Paraffinum Liquidum at #11, heavy oil
  • +11.3 Volatile silicone at #2, flashes off
How we rate heavy feel β†’
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Comedogenic

Low 100
  • +100 Starting score
How we rate comedogenic β†’
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Fungal acne

Low 82
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’18 2 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil)
  • +0 Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil at #25, jojoba wax ester, fungal-acne exception (not penalized)
How we rate fungal acne β†’
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Fabric stains

Medium 45
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’40 Iron-oxide pigments at #17, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
  • βˆ’10 Zinc Oxide at #4, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
  • βˆ’5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
How we rate fabric stains β†’
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Moisture

Hydrating
LightNourishing
  • ← 1.5 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Talc)
  • ← 8 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
  • ← 2 Zinc Oxide at #4, mild sebum absorbent
  • β†’ 4 Glycerin at #12, the anchor humectant
  • β†’ 2 Sodium Hyaluronate at #34, hyaluronic family
  • β†’ 1 Humectant polyols
  • β†’ 4 4 emollient lipids (Squalane, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, …)
  • β†’ 2 Light emollient/solvent (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)
  • β†’ 6 Ceramide barrier lipids
How we rate moisture β†’
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Finish

Balanced
MatteDewy
  • ← 1 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Talc)
  • ← 7 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
  • β†’ 4 4 emollient lipids (Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, …)
  • β†’ 3 Occlusives seal moisture in (Paraffinum Liquidum)
How we rate finish β†’
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Makeup base

Okay
PillsPrimer
  • β†’ 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
  • ← 4 Occlusives/waxes float the foundation
  • ← 3 High mineral load at #4 greys under foundation (tinted)
How we rate makeup base β†’
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Water resistance

Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
  • +4 2 water-locking waxes
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Full ingredient list (45)

What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, ↑ / ↓ give the direction, and ← / β†’ shift a slider toward its ends (finish, moisture, makeup base). Auto-derived from our scoring rules and the ingredient's position.

  1. 1 Water

    Solvent base, the water phase

  2. 2 Cyclomethicone

    Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish

    • light ← 8 volatile carrier, flashes off
    • matte ← 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
  3. Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate), high in the list, a primary filter

    • ↑ 18 UV protection
    • ↑ 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
  4. 4 Zinc Oxide

    Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide)

    • ↑ 38.9 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
    • ↑ 10 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
    • light ← 2 mild sebum absorbent
    • pills ← 3 High mineral load greys under foundation (tinted)
  5. 5 Propylene Glycol

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

    • 1 β†’ nourishing humectant polyol
  6. 6 Titanium Dioxide

    Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide)

    • ↑ 31.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
  7. Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • 2 β†’ nourishing light emollient
  8. 8 PEG-10 Dimethicone

    Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

  9. Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  10. 10 Arbutin

    Supporting ingredient

  11. 11 Paraffinum Liquidum

    Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin

    • ↑ 3 heavy oil
    • 3 β†’ dewy occlusive
  12. 12 Glycerin

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

    • 4 β†’ nourishing the anchor humectant
  13. 13 Polyethylene

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • ↑ 2 wax film
    • ↑ 2 wax water lock
  14. 14 Talc

    Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish

    • light ← 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
    • matte ← 1 sebum-absorbing powder
  15. 15 Phenyl Trimethicone

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  16. 16 Cera Alba

    Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin

    • ↑ 2 wax film
    • ↑ 2 wax water lock
  17. 17 Iron Oxides

    Colorant or pigment

    • ↑ 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
  18. 18 Sodium Chloride

    Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream

  19. 19 Iron Oxides

    Colorant or pigment

  20. 20 Iron Oxides

    Colorant or pigment

  21. 21 Methylparaben

    Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling

  22. 22 Dimethicone

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  23. 23 Propylparaben

    Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling

    • ↓ 10 endocrine-scrutinized preservative
  24. 24 Rosa Canina Fruit Oil

    Botanical extract

    • 1 β†’ nourishing emollient lipid
    • 1 β†’ dewy emollient lipid
    • ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
  25. Botanical extract

    • 1 β†’ nourishing emollient lipid
    • 1 β†’ dewy emollient lipid
  26. 26 Squalane

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • 1 β†’ nourishing emollient lipid
    • 1 β†’ dewy emollient lipid
  27. 27 Hydrolyzed Collagen

    Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin

  28. Botanical extract

    • 1 β†’ nourishing emollient lipid
    • 1 β†’ dewy emollient lipid
    • ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
  29. 29 Disodium EDTA

    Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable

  30. 30 Adenosine

    Soothing, skin-conditioning active

  31. 31 Algae Extract

    Botanical extract

  32. 32 Rosemary Leaf Extract

    Botanical extract

  33. Botanical extract

  34. 34 Sodium Hyaluronate

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

    • 2 β†’ nourishing hyaluronic family
  35. Botanical extract

  36. 36 Ceramide NP

    Soothing, skin-conditioning active

  37. 37 Fragrance

    Fragrance

  38. Supporting ingredient

  39. Fragrance component, a declared allergen

  40. 40 Benzyl Salicylate

    Fragrance component, a declared allergen

  41. 41 Hydroxycitronellal

    Fragrance component, a declared allergen

  42. Fragrance component, a declared allergen

  43. 43 Hexyl Cinnamal

    Fragrance component, a declared allergen

  44. 44 Linalool

    Fragrance component, a declared allergen

  45. 45 Citronellol

    Fragrance component, a declared allergen

What SPF is Missha M Perfect Cover BB Cream?

This shade, No. 23 Natural Beige, is labeled SPF 42 PA+++ and earns good protection in our rating.

Does the Missha Missha, M Perfect Cover B.B Cream, SPF 42 PA+++, No. 23 Natural Beige leave a white cast?

White cast is generally low. As a tinted BB cream it is meant to match the skin, so it blends rather than leaving a chalky look.

Is it mineral or chemical?

It is mostly chemical with mineral support. It uses Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate alongside Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide.

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