Missha Safe Block RX Rosy Tone Up Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++
72/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Missha Safe Block RX Rosy Tone Up Sun Cushion is an SPF 50+ mineral cushion using zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. It has a balanced finish, but the visible white cast and heavier feel are common to tone-up mineral cushions designed to brighten the complexion. Breakout risk is low and it does not commonly sting. With good protection and a score of 71.8/100, it suits those who want a tone-up, mineral finish and do not mind a heavier, brightening veil.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
77
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +33 Titanium Dioxide at #3, UV filter (UVA1 +5)
- β1 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Health safety
High
93
- +100 Starting score
- β7 Retinyl Palmitate at #36, disputed vitamin-A sunlight signal, under review
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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
High
24
- +100 Starting score
- β55 Zinc Oxide at #2
- β50 Titanium Dioxide at #3
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- β15 Pure mineral formula
- +30 Penalties exceed the scale, floored at 0
- +10 Tone-up product, visible whitening is the point
- +13.5 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide)
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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
High
20
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Zinc Oxide at #2
- β30 Titanium Dioxide at #3
- β10 Both minerals in the top 3, dual mineral paste
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Fungal acne
Medium
71
- +100 Starting score
- β9 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Hydrogenated Lecithin)
- β18 2 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate)
- β2 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains
Medium
40
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Iron-oxide pigments at #41, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- β15 Zinc Oxide at #2, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- β 1.5 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer)
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
- β 2 Titanium Dioxide at #3, mild sebum absorbent
- β 1 Glycerin at #22, the anchor humectant
- β 1 1 strong humectants (Beta-Glucan)
- β 1 Humectant polyols
- β 4 1 emollient lipids (Triheptanoin)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 1 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer)
- β 2 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Caprylyl Methicone)
- β 6 1 emollient lipids (Triheptanoin)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 2 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 2 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 7.5 High mineral load at #2 greys under foundation (tinted)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +3 1 film-forming polymers that lock the formula on for water resistance
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
- 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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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light β 5 mild sebum absorbent
- pills β 7.5 High mineral load greys under foundation (tinted)
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 33 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- light β 2 mild sebum absorbent
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant polyol
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 4 β nourishing emollient lipid
- 6 β dewy emollient lipid
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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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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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Supporting ingredient
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17 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 minor malassezia feeder
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Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
- β 3 film former
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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22 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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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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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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30 Adenosine
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Supporting ingredient
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32 Beta-Glucan
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant
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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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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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35 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 7 disputed vitamin-A sunlight signal, under review
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Supporting ingredient
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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39 Hesperidin
Supporting ingredient
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40 Fragrance
Fragrance
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41 Ci 77492
Colorant or pigment
- β 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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42 Ci 77491
Colorant or pigment
Does this Missha tone-up sun cushion leave a white cast?
Yes, the white cast is visible. It is a mineral tone-up cushion designed to brighten the complexion, so a brightening veil and heavier feel are common.
Is the Missha Safe Block RX Rosy Tone Up Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ mineral or chemical?
It is fully mineral, using zinc oxide and titanium dioxide as its UV filters.
What SPF is it and is it good?
It is SPF 50+ with good protection and a score of 71.8/100. It suits those who want a tone-up mineral finish and do not mind a heavier veil.