Missha Near Skin Dustless Defense Sun Block Spf 50+/Pa+++
74/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Missha Near Skin Dustless Defense Sun Block SPF 50+/PA+++ is a sunscreen that blends older chemical filters like Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate with Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide. It has a lightweight, matte finish that does not sting and low breakout risk, and it rates excellent as a makeup base, though the medium ghost_mode means a slight white cast is possible. At 74.1/100 with good protection, it is a decent matte option that performs especially well under makeup.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
77
- +18 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #3, UV filter
- +7.6 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #5, UV filter
- +38.9 Zinc Oxide at #6, UV filter (UVA1 +17.1)
- +26.4 Titanium Dioxide at #9, UV filter (UVA1 +4)
- +8.4 Isoamyl p-Methoxycinnamate at #18, UV filter
- β25.2 UVB coverage saturated
- +3 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Health safety
High
64
- +100 Starting score
- β36 Octinoxate at #3 (regulatory/evidence concern)
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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
49
- +100 Starting score
- β30 Zinc Oxide at #6
- β15 Titanium Dioxide at #9
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- +3.8 Coated minerals (Aluminum Hydroxide)
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Eye sting
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- β16 Octinoxate at #3, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β6 Octisalate at #5, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β8 Fragrance
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Heavy feel
Low
79
- +100 Starting score
- β22 Zinc Oxide at #6
- β6 Titanium Dioxide at #9
- +7 Volatile silicone at #2, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Safe
98
- +100 Starting score
- 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 #6, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 6 3 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer)
- β 12 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 2 Zinc Oxide at #6, mild sebum absorbent
- β 2 Sodium Hyaluronate at #38, hyaluronic family
- β 1 Humectant polyols
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 5 3 sebum-absorbing powders (Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer)
- β 11 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 1 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Caprylyl Methicone)
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Makeup base
Excellent
PillsPrimer
- β 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 12 2 velvet elastomer fillers, blur and grip
- β 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
- β 1 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 6 High mineral load at #6 greys under foundation
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +2 1 water-locking waxes
Full ingredient list (39)
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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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 18 UV protection
- β 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 5 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Legacy UV filter (Octisalate)
- β 7.6 UV protection
- β 6 migrates into eyes with sweat
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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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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant polyol
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 26.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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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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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Amiloxate), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 8.4 UV protection
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 wax water lock
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21 Fragrance
Fragrance
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Supporting ingredient
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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24 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 minor malassezia feeder
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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26 Dimethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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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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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 β nourishing hyaluronic family
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Botanical extract
Does Missha Near Skin Dustless Defense leave a white cast?
It can leave a slight cast. The ghost_mode is rated medium, partly because it contains Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide, so a faint whiteness may show on deeper tones.
Does the Missha Near Skin Dustless Defense Sun Block Spf 50+/Pa+++ work under makeup?
Yes, it rates excellent as a makeup base. The matte, lightweight finish makes it a strong primer-style layer before foundation.
Is it mineral or chemical?
It is a sunscreen that blends older chemical filters such as Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate with the mineral filters Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide.