PRETTYSKIN The Pure Jeju Cica Waterproof Sun Cream SPF 50+ Pa ++++
68/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
PRETTYSKIN The Pure Jeju Cica Waterproof Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ is a chemical sunscreen with a hybrid blend of Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Homosalate, Bis- Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine and Titanium Dioxide. The waterproof formula has a dewy finish, stays lightweight, and shows low white cast. Pore-clogging risk is low, though it may sting moderately near the eyes during sweat. With good SPF 50+ protection and a score of 67.9/100, it is a fair water-resistant pick for those who like a fresh, glowing finish.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
64
- +18 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #2, UV filter
- +7.6 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #7, UV filter
- +9.6 Homosalate at #8, UV filter
- +38.4 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #12, UV filter (UVA1 +12.8)
- +19.8 Titanium Dioxide at #14, UV filter (UVA1 +3)
- +13.2 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #18, UV filter
- β40.4 UVB coverage saturated
- Γ0.9 Limited long-UVA1 coverage
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Health safety
Medium
47
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Homosalate at #8 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β12.6 Octinoxate at #2, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- +0 2 endocrine-scrutinized filters together
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Allergens
Medium
60
- +100 Starting score
- β18 Fragrance
- β8 4 declared fragrance allergens
- β4 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
- β4 Other sensitizers (propolis)
- β6 Sensitizers from 3 different categories
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White cast
Low
94
- +100 Starting score
- β6 Titanium Dioxide at #14
- +0.4 Coated minerals (Aluminum Hydroxide)
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Eye sting
Medium
59
- +100 Starting score
- β16 Octinoxate at #2, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β3 Homosalate at #8, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β6 Octisalate at #7, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β8 Fragrance
- β8 4 declared fragrance allergens
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Heavy feel
Low
98
- +100 Starting score
- β2 Titanium Dioxide at #14
- +0.3 Volatile hydrocarbon at #5, flashes off
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Comedogenic
Low
83
- +100 Starting score
- β17 Ethylhexyl Palmitate at #6, heavy comedogenic ester
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Fungal acne
Medium
74
- +100 Starting score
- β24 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Ethylhexyl Palmitate)
- β2 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains
Low
98
- +100 Starting score
- β2 Titanium Dioxide at #14, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- β 1.5 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- β 4 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 10 Glycerin at #4, the anchor humectant
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Finish
Dewy
MatteDewy
- β 1 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- β 4 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 9 1 emollient lipids (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
- β 4 1 slippy emollient esters (Ethylhexyl Palmitate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 3 Quick-setting carrier, fast, even canvas
- β 3 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 2 Occlusives/waxes float the foundation
- β 1.5 Humectant syrup tackiness (partly offset by the base)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +12 Label claims water resistance (sport / 40-80 min)
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.
- β¨ Niacinamide
Full ingredient list (44)
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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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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 9 β dewy emollient lipid
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4 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 10 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 17 heavy comedogenic ester
- 4 β dewy slippy emollient ester
- β 24 feeds malassezia
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Legacy UV filter (Octisalate)
- β 7.6 UV protection
- β 6 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Legacy UV filter (Homosalate), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 9.6 UV protection
- β 3 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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11 Niacinamide
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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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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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 19.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 2 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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16 Silver Oxide
Supporting ingredient
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17 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 minor malassezia feeder
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 13.2 UV protection
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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20 Mg Stearate+
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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21 Silica
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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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Supporting ingredient
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25 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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26 Adenosine
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Botanical extract
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29 Gold
Supporting ingredient
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Botanical extract
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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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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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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40 Fragrance
Fragrance
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41 Limonene
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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42 Geraniol
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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44 Linalool
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
Is PRETTYSKIN The Pure Jeju Cica Waterproof Sun Cream good?
It offers good SPF 50+ protection and scores 67.9/100, a fair result. The waterproof formula stays lightweight with a dewy finish and low white cast.
Does the PRETTYSKIN The Pure Jeju Cica Waterproof Sun Cream SPF 50+ Pa ++++ sting during sweat?
Stinging risk is rated medium, so it may irritate if it reaches the eyes during heavy sweat. The waterproof formula is otherwise built for active wear.
Is it mineral or chemical?
It is a chemical sunscreen using a hybrid blend with Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Homosalate and Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, plus some titanium dioxide.