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PRETTYSKIN The Pure Jeju Cica 365 Mild Sun Cream [SPF50+/pa++++]

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PRETTYSKIN The Pure Jeju Cica 365 Mild Sun Cream [SPF50+/pa++++]

74/100 overall score

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About this sunscreen

PRETTYSKIN The Pure Jeju Cica 365 Mild Sun Cream SPF50+ is a 100 percent mineral sunscreen filtered with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. As a pure mineral formula it carries a high white cast and a somewhat heavier feel, and it rates as a poor makeup base, but it does not sting and reads low on breakout potential. With a score of 74.0 and good protection, it suits those who prefer mineral filters and do not mind a visible cast.

Ingredient & SPF scores

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UV protection

Good 76
  • +41 Zinc Oxide at #3, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
  • +31.4 Titanium Dioxide at #4, UV filter (UVA1 +4.8)
  • βˆ’0.4 UVA2 coverage saturated
  • +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
How we rate uv protection β†’
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Health safety

High 100
  • +100 Starting score
How we rate health safety β†’
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Allergens

Low 70
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’18 Fragrance
  • βˆ’12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
How we rate allergens β†’
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White cast

High 15
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’55 Zinc Oxide at #3
  • βˆ’35 Titanium Dioxide at #4
  • βˆ’10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
  • βˆ’15 Pure mineral formula
  • +15 Penalties exceed the scale, floored at 0
  • +15 Coated minerals (Aluminum Hydroxide, Hydrogen Dimethicone)
How we rate white cast β†’
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Eye sting

Low 98
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’8 Fragrance
  • +6 Mineral filter system, low-sting filters
How we rate eye sting β†’
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Heavy feel

Medium 44
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’40 Zinc Oxide at #3
  • βˆ’16 Titanium Dioxide at #4
How we rate heavy feel β†’
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Comedogenic

Low 100
  • +100 Starting score
How we rate comedogenic β†’
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Fungal acne

Medium 50
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’48 4 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Polysorbate 60, Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan Oleate)
  • βˆ’2 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
How we rate fungal acne β†’
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Fabric stains

Low 80
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’15 Zinc Oxide at #3, 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
  • ← 1 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
  • ← 5 Zinc Oxide at #3, mild sebum absorbent
  • β†’ 4 Glycerin at #8, the anchor humectant
  • β†’ 1 1 strong humectants (Ectoin)
  • β†’ 3 Humectant polyols
  • β†’ 2 Light emollient/solvent (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)
How we rate moisture β†’
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Finish

Balanced
MatteDewy
  • ← 1 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
  • β†’ 6 1 emollient lipids (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
How we rate finish β†’
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Makeup base

Poor
PillsPrimer
  • β†’ 2 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
  • ← 4 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer)
  • ← 15 High mineral load at #3 greys under foundation
How we rate makeup base β†’
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Water resistance

Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant

Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.

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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 (43)

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 Butylene Glycol

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

    • 2 β†’ nourishing humectant polyol
  3. 3 Zinc Oxide

    Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter

    • ↑ 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
    • ↑ 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
    • light ← 5 mild sebum absorbent
    • pills ← 15 High mineral load greys under foundation
  4. 4 Titanium Dioxide

    Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide)

    • ↑ 31.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
  5. 5 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • 6 β†’ dewy emollient lipid
  6. 6 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • 2 β†’ nourishing light emollient
  7. 7 1,2-Hexanediol

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

    • 1 β†’ nourishing humectant polyol
  8. 8 Glycerin

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

    • 4 β†’ nourishing the anchor humectant
  9. 9 Niacinamide

    Soothing, skin-conditioning active

  10. 10 Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  11. 11 Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

    Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream

  12. 12 Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

    Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream

  13. 13 Aluminum Hydroxide

    Supporting ingredient

  14. 14 Hydrogen Dimethicone

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  15. 15 Isohexadecane

    Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish

    • light ← 1 volatile carrier, flashes off
    • matte ← 1 volatile carrier, flashes off
  16. 16 Stearic Acid

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • ↑ 2 minor malassezia feeder
  17. 17 Ethylhexyl-Glycerin

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  18. 18 Fragrance

    Fragrance

  19. 19 Polysorbate 80

    Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

    • ↑ 12 feeds malassezia
  20. 20 Sorbitan Isostearate

    Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

    • ↑ 12 feeds malassezia
  21. 21 Polysorbate 60

    Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

    • ↑ 12 feeds malassezia
  22. 22 Adenosine

    Soothing, skin-conditioning active

  23. 23 Sorbitan Oleate

    Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

    • ↑ 12 feeds malassezia
  24. 24 Disodium EDTA

    Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable

  25. 25 Salvia Officinalis Extract

    Botanical extract

  26. 26 Tocopheryl Acetate

    Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin

  27. 27 Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

    Botanical extract

  28. 28 Centella Asiatica Extract

    Soothing, skin-conditioning active

  29. 29 Hamamelis Virginiana Extract

    Botanical extract

  30. 30 Ectoin

    Soothing, skin-conditioning active

    • 1 β†’ nourishing humectant
  31. 31 Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract

    Botanical extract

  32. 32 Biosaccharide Gum-4

    Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream

  33. 33 Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract

    Botanical extract

  34. 34 Polygonum Cuspidatum Extract

    Botanical extract

  35. 35 Ecklonia Cava Extract

    Botanical extract

  36. 36 Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract

    Botanical extract

  37. 37 Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

    Botanical extract

  38. 38 Sargassum Fulvellum Extract

    Botanical extract

  39. 39 Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract

    Botanical extract

  40. 40 Hizikia Fusiforme Extract

    Botanical extract

  41. 41 Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract

    Botanical extract

  42. 42 Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract

    Botanical extract

  43. 43 Aloe Vera Extract

    Soothing, skin-conditioning active

Does the PRETTYSKIN The Pure Jeju Cica 365 Mild Sun Cream [SPF50+/pa++++] leave a white cast?

Yes, white cast is high. As a 100 percent mineral cream with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, it commonly leaves a visible tone.

Is the PRETTYSKIN The Pure Jeju Cica 365 Mild Sun Cream [SPF50+/pa++++] mineral or chemical?

It is fully mineral, filtered only with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide.

Is it good under makeup?

It rates as a poor makeup base, partly due to the heavier feel and visible cast, so it is better worn on its own.

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