PAPA RECIPE Honey Moist Sun Essence Spf 50+ Pa+++
71/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
PAPA RECIPE Honey Moist Sun Essence SPF 50+ PA+++ is a hybrid essence combining octinoxate, homosalate and ethylhexyl salicylate with titanium dioxide and modern triazine filters. It wears with a matte finish, stays lightweight, and keeps white cast low, with a low pore-clogging profile, though it may feel mildly stinging near the eyes for some. The lightweight essence texture suits daily layering. With a 71.0/100 score and good protection, it is a well-rounded high-SPF option.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
68
- +18 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #1, UV filter
- +12 Homosalate at #2, UV filter
- +8 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #3, UV filter
- +31.4 Titanium Dioxide at #4, UV filter (UVA1 +4.8)
- +38.4 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #8, UV filter (UVA1 +12.8)
- +17.6 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #11, UV filter
- β53.2 UVB coverage saturated
- Γ0.9 Limited long-UVA1 coverage
- +3 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Health safety
Medium
47
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Homosalate at #2 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β12.6 Octinoxate at #1, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- +0 2 endocrine-scrutinized filters together
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Allergens
Low
94
- +100 Starting score
- β2 Essential oils (Citrus Limon Peel Oil)
- β4 Other sensitizers (propolis)
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White cast
Low
67
- +100 Starting score
- β35 Titanium Dioxide at #4
- +2.4 Coated minerals (Aluminum Hydroxide)
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Eye sting
Medium
56
- +100 Starting score
- β16 Octinoxate at #1, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β9 Homosalate at #2, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β9 Octisalate at #3, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β10 Volatile alcohol at #6
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Fungal acne
Medium
53
- +100 Starting score
- β36 3 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan Oleate, Sorbitan Isostearate)
- β9 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate)
- β2 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains
Low
90
- +100 Starting score
- β10 Titanium Dioxide at #4, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 13 Volatile alcohol at #6
- β 2 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 4 Glycerin at #12, the anchor humectant
- β 2 Sodium Hyaluronate at #15, hyaluronic family
- β 1 Humectant polyols
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 2 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 3 Volatile alcohol at #6
- β 2 2 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Caprylyl Methicone, Isononyl Isononanoate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 6 Quick-setting carrier (alcohol at #6), fast, even canvas
- β 2 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 1 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer)
- β 6 High mineral load at #4 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 βFull ingredient list (38)
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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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 18 UV protection
- β 12.6 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Legacy UV filter (Homosalate), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 12 UV protection
- β 9 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Legacy UV filter (Octisalate), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 8 UV protection
- β 9 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide)
- β 31.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 10 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- pills β 6 High mineral load greys under foundation
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5 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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6 Alcohol
Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant polyol
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 38.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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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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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 17.6 UV protection
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12 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 4 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 β nourishing hyaluronic family
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Supporting ingredient
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 1 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 1 volatile carrier, flashes off
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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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Supporting ingredient
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22 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 minor malassezia feeder
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Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 1 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 1 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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26 Allantoin
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 12 feeds malassezia
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Plant oil, an emollient
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 12 feeds malassezia
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 12 feeds malassezia
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32 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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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
Is the PAPA RECIPE Honey Moist Sun Essence Spf 50+ Pa+++ mineral or chemical?
It is a hybrid sunscreen. It combines octinoxate, homosalate and ethylhexyl salicylate with titanium dioxide and modern triazine filters.
Does the PAPA RECIPE Honey Moist Sun Essence Spf 50+ Pa+++ leave a white cast?
White cast is generally low. The essence texture absorbs in and wears with a matte, lightweight finish.
Is it good for oily skin?
It is generally suitable. The matte finish and low pore-clogging profile commonly suit oily and combination skin, though it may feel mildly stinging near the eyes for some.