Muji Sunscreen Lotion Spf 50+ Pa++++
82/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Muji Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ PA++++ is a hybrid sunscreen that pairs ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate and modern Uvinul A Plus with zinc oxide for broad coverage. It wears lightweight with a matte finish and shows little to no white cast, and it is rated excellent as a makeup base. With excellent protection and a strong score of 82.4/100, it is a versatile daily choice for those who want a non-greasy feel under makeup.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
89
- +17.1 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #4, UV filter
- +38.9 Zinc Oxide at #6, UV filter (UVA1 +17.1)
- +28.8 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #12, UV filter (UVA1 +17.6)
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Health safety
High
64
- +100 Starting score
- −36 Octinoxate at #4 (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Eye sting
Low
66
- +100 Starting score
- −11 Octinoxate at #4, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −18 Volatile alcohol at #3
- −5 Alcohol high up speeds filter migration
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Heavy feel
Low
87
- +100 Starting score
- −22 Zinc Oxide at #6
- −6 Hydrogenated Polyisobutene at #5, heavy oil
- +11.2 Volatile alcohol at #3, evaporating texture
- +4.2 Volatile silicone at #2, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Low
91
- +100 Starting score
- −9 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate)
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Fabric stains
Low
75
- +100 Starting score
- −15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #12, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
- −10 Zinc Oxide at #6, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- ← 22 Volatile alcohol at #3
- ← 8 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer)
- ← 8 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 2 Zinc Oxide at #6, mild sebum absorbent
- → 4 Sodium Hyaluronate at #11, hyaluronic family
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- ← 9 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane)
- ← 7 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 5 Volatile alcohol at #3
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Makeup base
Excellent
PillsPrimer
- → 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- → 8 1 velvet elastomer fillers, blur and grip
- → 10 Quick-setting carrier (alcohol at #3), fast, even canvas
- → 6 2 soft-focus powders in moderation
- ← 4 Occlusives/waxes float the foundation
- ← 6 High mineral load at #6 greys under foundation
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.
How we rate water resistance →Full ingredient list (15)
What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, ↑ / ↓ give the direction, and ← / → 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 ← 8 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
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3 Alcohol
Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
- ↑ 5 high up speeds filter migration
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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate)
- ↑ 17.1 UV protection
- ↑ 11 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↑ 6 heavy oil
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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 ← 6 High mineral load greys under foundation
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light ← 5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte ← 6 sebum-absorbing powder
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 4 → nourishing hyaluronic family
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 28.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
Does Muji Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ leave a white cast?
No, it commonly shows little to no white cast despite containing zinc oxide. The hybrid formula wears matte and blends in clear.
Can I wear it under makeup?
Yes, it is rated excellent as a makeup base. The lightweight, matte finish helps makeup sit smoothly on top.
Is the Muji Sunscreen Lotion Spf 50+ Pa++++ a good sunscreen?
It scores a strong 82.4/100 with excellent protection. The modern hybrid filters make it a versatile daily choice.