Nature Republic Green Derma Mild Cica Safety100 Sun Cream SPF50+/PA++++
73/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Nature Republic Green Derma Mild Cica Safety100 Sun Cream SPF50+/PA++++ is a pure mineral sunscreen using zinc oxide alone. The matte finish is lightweight and gentle without stinging, and it is generally low in pore-clogging risk and works under makeup, though the mineral base can leave a moderate white cast on some skin tones. With moderate protection and a score of 72.8/100, it is a sensible mineral choice for those who prefer zinc-only formulas.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Moderate
45
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Allergens
Low
96
- +100 Starting score
- β4 Other sensitizers (propolis)
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White cast
Medium
35
- +100 Starting score
- β55 Zinc Oxide at #2
- β15 Pure mineral formula
- +4.9 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane)
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Heavy feel
Low
75
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Zinc Oxide at #2
- +10 Volatile silicone at #3, flashes off
- +4.5 Volatile hydrocarbon at #6, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Low
82
- +100 Starting score
- β9 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Hydrogenated Lecithin)
- β9 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate)
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Zinc Oxide at #2, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 3 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer)
- β 12 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
- β 1 Glycerin at #31, the anchor humectant
- β 1 Humectant polyols
- β 8 Ceramide barrier lipids with cholesterol/phytosphingosine partners
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 2 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer)
- β 11 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 4 3 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Propylheptyl Caprylate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Caprylyl Methicone)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 8 1 velvet elastomer fillers, blur and grip
- β 3 Quick-setting carrier, fast, even canvas
- β 4 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 15 High mineral load at #2 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 βSkincare 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¨ Centella asiatica
Full ingredient list (36)
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 15 High mineral load greys under foundation
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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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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant polyol
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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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
- matte β 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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10 Niacinamide
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Botanical extract
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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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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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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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Supporting ingredient
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Humectant, pulls water into the 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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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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26 Adenosine
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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27 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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29 Ceramide NP
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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31 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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33 Asiaticoside
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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34 Asiatic Acid
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Botanical extract
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
Does Nature Republic Green Derma Cica sun cream leave a white cast?
It can leave a moderate white cast on some skin tones since it is a pure mineral formula using zinc oxide alone. The matte finish itself is lightweight.
Is the Nature Republic Green Derma Mild Cica Safety100 Sun Cream SPF50+/PA++++ mineral or chemical sunscreen?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen. The only UV filter is zinc oxide, with no chemical filters.
Is this Nature Republic SPF50 sun cream good?
It scores 72.8/100 with moderate protection, a sensible choice if you prefer zinc-only formulas. It is gentle without stinging, generally low in pore-clogging risk and works under makeup.