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Mizon Watermax Moisture BB Cream SPF 30/pa+++

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Mizon Watermax Moisture BB Cream SPF 30/pa+++

72/100 overall score

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About this sunscreen

Mizon Watermax Moisture BB Cream SPF 30 is a tinted BB cream with older-generation sun filters, combining Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide with Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate. As a tinted formula it keeps white cast low and leaves a matte finish, though it commonly feels somewhat heavier than a plain sunscreen. Pore-clogging risk is low. With good rated protection at SPF 30 and an overall score of 71.5, it is a practical two-in-one tint and sun cover.

Ingredient & SPF scores

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UV protection

Good 79
  • +33 Titanium Dioxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +5)
  • +17.1 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #4, UV filter
  • +38.9 Zinc Oxide at #6, UV filter (UVA1 +17.1)
  • βˆ’11.5 UVB coverage saturated
  • βˆ’0.4 UVA2 coverage saturated
  • +2 Label claims (SPF 30, PA rating)
How we rate uv protection β†’
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Health safety

High 64
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’36 Octinoxate at #4 (regulatory/evidence concern)
How we rate health safety β†’
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Allergens

Medium 59
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’18 Fragrance
  • βˆ’23 7 declared fragrance allergens; EU-banned: Butylphenyl Methylpropional
How we rate allergens β†’
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White cast

Low 77
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’30 Zinc Oxide at #6
  • βˆ’50 Titanium Dioxide at #2
  • βˆ’10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
  • +63 Tinted formula, pigment masks the cast
  • +4.1 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide)
How we rate white cast β†’
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Eye sting

Low 73
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’11 Octinoxate at #4, migrates into eyes with sweat
  • βˆ’8 Fragrance
  • βˆ’8 6 declared fragrance allergens
How we rate eye sting β†’
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Heavy feel

Medium 58
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’22 Zinc Oxide at #6
  • βˆ’30 Titanium Dioxide at #2
  • βˆ’2 Butyrospermum Parkii Fruit at #14, butter/occlusive fat
  • βˆ’2 Mangifera Indica Seed Butter at #17, butter/occlusive fat
  • +14 Volatile silicone at #3, flashes off
How we rate heavy feel β†’
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Comedogenic

Low 99
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’1 Olea Europaea Fruit Oil at #15, moderate comedogenic signal
How we rate comedogenic β†’
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Fungal acne

Medium 55
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’45 5 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Fruit)
How we rate fungal acne β†’
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Fabric stains

Medium 40
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’40 Iron-oxide pigments at #78, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
  • βˆ’15 Titanium Dioxide at #2, 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

Balanced
LightNourishing
  • ← 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer)
  • ← 12 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
  • ← 2 Zinc Oxide at #6, mild sebum absorbent
  • ← 2 Titanium Dioxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
  • β†’ 10 Glycerin at #5, the anchor humectant
  • β†’ 2 Hyaluronic Acid at #58, hyaluronic family
  • β†’ 1 1 strong humectants (Trehalose)
  • β†’ 5 5 emollient lipids (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Fruit, …)
  • β†’ 6 Ceramide barrier lipids
How we rate moisture β†’
✨

Finish

Matte
MatteDewy
  • ← 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer)
  • ← 11 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
  • β†’ 5 5 emollient lipids (Oenothera Biennis Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Fruit, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, …)
  • β†’ 2 1 slippy emollient esters (Cetyl Ethylhexanoate)
How we rate finish β†’
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Makeup base

Okay
PillsPrimer
  • β†’ 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
  • ← 3 Humectant syrup tackiness
  • ← 7.5 High mineral load at #2 greys under foundation (tinted)
How we rate makeup base β†’
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Water resistance

Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant

Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.

How we rate water resistance β†’

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.

  • ✨ Niacinamide

Full ingredient list (89)

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 Titanium Dioxide

    Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), high in the list, a primary filter

    • ↑ 33 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
    • ↑ 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
    • light ← 2 mild sebum absorbent
    • pills ← 7.5 High mineral load greys under foundation (tinted)
  3. 3 Cyclopentasiloxane

    Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish

    • light ← 8 volatile carrier, flashes off
    • matte ← 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
  4. 4 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

    Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate)

    • ↑ 17.1 UV protection
    • ↑ 11 migrates into eyes with sweat
  5. 5 Glycerin

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

    • 10 β†’ nourishing the anchor humectant
  6. 6 Zinc Oxide

    Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide)

    • ↑ 38.9 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
    • light ← 2 mild sebum absorbent
  7. 7 Cyclohexasiloxane

    Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish

    • light ← 5 volatile carrier, flashes off
    • matte ← 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
  8. 8 Butylene Glycol

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  9. 9 Niacinamide

    Soothing, skin-conditioning active

  10. 10 Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • 2 β†’ dewy slippy emollient ester
  11. 11 Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer

    Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish

    • light ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
    • matte ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
  12. 12 Sodium Chloride

    Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream

  13. 13 Oenothera Biennis Oil

    Plant oil, an emollient

    • 1 β†’ nourishing emollient lipid
    • 1 β†’ dewy emollient lipid
    • ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
  14. 14 Butyrospermum Parkii Fruit

    Botanical extract

    • ↑ 2 butter/occlusive fat
    • 1 β†’ nourishing emollient lipid
    • 1 β†’ dewy emollient lipid
    • ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
  15. 15 Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

    Botanical extract

    • ↑ 1 moderate comedogenic signal
    • 1 β†’ nourishing emollient lipid
    • 1 β†’ dewy emollient lipid
    • ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
  16. 16 Trehalose

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

    • 1 β†’ nourishing humectant
  17. 17 Mangifera Indica Seed Butter

    Botanical extract

    • ↑ 2 butter/occlusive fat
    • 1 β†’ nourishing emollient lipid
    • 1 β†’ dewy emollient lipid
    • ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
  18. 18 Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

    Botanical extract

    • 1 β†’ nourishing emollient lipid
    • 1 β†’ dewy emollient lipid
    • ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
  19. 19 Rosa Centifolia Flower Water

    Botanical extract

  20. 20 Betula Alba Juice

    Botanical extract

  21. 21 Maris Aqua

    Solvent base, the water phase

  22. 22 Iris Florentina Root Extract

    Botanical extract

  23. 23 Aloe Vera Extract

    Soothing, skin-conditioning active

  24. 24 Biosaccharide Gum-1

    Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream

  25. 25 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  26. 26 Natto Gum

    Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream

  27. 27 Oatmeal Extract

    Soothing, skin-conditioning active

  28. 28 Saussurea Involucrata Extract

    Botanical extract

  29. 29 Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract

    Botanical extract

  30. 30 Wild Pansy Extract

    Botanical extract

  31. 31 Oryza Sativa Bran Extract

    Botanical extract

  32. 32 Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract

    Botanical extract

  33. 33 Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract

    Botanical extract

  34. 34 Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract

    Botanical extract

  35. 35 Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract

    Botanical extract

  36. 36 Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract

    Botanical extract

  37. 37 Salicornia Herbacea Extract

    Botanical extract

  38. 38 Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract

    Botanical extract

  39. 39 Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract

    Botanical extract

  40. 40 Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract

    Botanical extract

  41. 41 Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract

    Botanical extract

  42. 42 Lens Esculenta Seed Extract

    Botanical extract

  43. 43 Nelumbo Nucifera Root Extract

    Botanical extract

  44. 44 Nymphaea Alba Root Extract

    Botanical extract

  45. 45 Myrtus Communis Extract

    Botanical extract

  46. 46 Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

    Botanical extract

  47. 47 Plum Extract

    Botanical extract

  48. 48 Phosphatidylcholine

    Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

  49. 49 Rosemary Leaf Extract

    Botanical extract

  50. 50 Origanum Vulgare Extract

    Botanical extract

  51. 51 Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract

    Botanical extract

  52. 52 Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

    Botanical extract

  53. 53 Tocopherol

    Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin

  54. 54 Ceramide NP

    Soothing, skin-conditioning active

  55. 55 Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract

    Botanical extract

  56. 56 Grifola Frondosa Fruiting Body Extract

    Botanical extract

  57. 57 Tbhq

    Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin

  58. 58 Hyaluronic Acid

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

    • 2 β†’ nourishing hyaluronic family
  59. 59 Caviar Extract

    Botanical extract

  60. 60 Tremella Fuciformis Extract

    Botanical extract

  61. 61 Glycine

    Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin

  62. 62 Glutamic Acid

    Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin

  63. 63 Serine

    Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin

  64. 64 Lysine

    Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin

  65. 65 Alanine

    Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin

  66. 66 Arginine

    pH adjuster

  67. 67 Threonine

    Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin

  68. 68 Proline

    Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin

  69. 69 Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  70. 70 Triethoxycaprylylsilane

    Supporting ingredient

  71. 71 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  72. 72 Aluminum Hydroxide

    Supporting ingredient

  73. 73 Ethylhexyl-Glycerin

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  74. 74 Adenosine

    Soothing, skin-conditioning active

  75. 75 1,2-Hexanediol

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  76. 76 Disodium EDTA

    Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable

  77. 77 Sodium Hyaluronate

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  78. 78 Iron Oxides

    Colorant or pigment

    • ↑ 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
  79. 79 Iron Oxides

    Colorant or pigment

  80. 80 Iron Oxides

    Colorant or pigment

  81. 81 Phenoxyethanol

    Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling

  82. 82 Fragrance

    Fragrance

  83. 83 Butylphenyl Methylpropional

    Fragrance component, a declared allergen

  84. 84 Hydroxycitronellal

    Fragrance component, a declared allergen

  85. 85 Linalool

    Fragrance component, a declared allergen

  86. 86 Benzyl Salicylate

    Fragrance component, a declared allergen

  87. 87 Citronellol

    Fragrance component, a declared allergen

  88. 88 Hexyl Cinnamal

    Fragrance component, a declared allergen

  89. 89 Limonene

    Fragrance component, a declared allergen

Does Mizon Watermax BB Cream leave a white cast?

No, white cast is rated low. It is a tinted BB cream, and the tint offsets the Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide it contains.

Is the Mizon Watermax Moisture BB Cream SPF 30/pa+++ mineral or chemical?

It uses both, with mineral Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide plus older-generation chemical filter Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate.

Is it lightweight?

It feels somewhat heavier than a plain sunscreen, which is common for a tinted BB cream, though it leaves a matte finish and keeps pore-clogging risk low.

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