Round A'Round Greentea Cica Watery Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++
93/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Round A'Round Greentea Cica Watery Sun Cream is a chemical SPF 50+ PA++++ cream built entirely on modern UV filters: Uvinul A Plus, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Tinosorb M and Iscotrizinol. It delivers a matte finish, feels lightweight and is unlikely to leave a white cast. It does not generally sting, works well under makeup, and has low pore-clogging risk for breakout-prone skin. With excellent protection and a top-tier score of 92.7, it is one of the strongest options in this group.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
94
- +34.2 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #4, UV filter (UVA1 +20.9)
- +20.9 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #6, UV filter
- +38.4 Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol at #8, UV filter (UVA1 +14.4)
- +19.2 Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone at #12, UV filter
- β16.1 UVB coverage saturated
- β6.3 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Allergens
Low
91
- +100 Starting score
- β5 3 declared fragrance allergens
- β4 Essential oils (Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil)
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Eye sting
Low
94
- +100 Starting score
- β6 3 declared fragrance allergens
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Fungal acne
Medium
70
- +100 Starting score
- β12 1 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Sorbitan Oleate)
- β18 2 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate)
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #4, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- β 5 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane)
- β 4 Glycerin at #10, the anchor humectant
- β 2 Sodium Hyaluronate at #25, hyaluronic family
- β 2 Humectant polyols
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 6 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane)
- β 5 3 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dibutyl Adipate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Caprylyl Methicone)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
- β 5 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 3 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Carbomer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, β¦)
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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¨ Green tea
- β¨ Centella asiatica
Full ingredient list (59)
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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 3 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 β nourishing humectant polyol
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus)
- β 34.2 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 6 sebum-absorbing powder
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150)
- β 20.9 UV protection
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb M), 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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10 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 4 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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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 (Iscotrizinol), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 19.2 UV protection
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Botanical extract
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Botanical extract
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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20 Bergamot
Supporting ingredient
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Plant oil, an emollient
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Plant oil, an emollient
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23 Mandarin
Supporting ingredient
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Botanical extract
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 β nourishing hyaluronic family
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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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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31 Tromethamine
pH adjuster
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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33 Carbomer
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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34 Dimethiconol
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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35 Trisiloxane
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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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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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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42 Adenosine
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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44 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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45 Polyether-1
Supporting ingredient
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Supporting ingredient
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 12 feeds malassezia
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Supporting ingredient
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50 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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57 Limonene
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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58 Linalool
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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59 Citral
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
Is Round A'Round Greentea Cica Sun Cream mineral or chemical?
It is a chemical sunscreen built entirely on modern UV filters, including Uvinul A Plus, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Tinosorb M and Iscotrizinol.
Is the Round A'Round Greentea Cica Watery Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ good for oily or acne-prone skin?
Yes, it is a strong fit. It sets to a matte finish and has a low pore-clogging profile, so it generally suits oily and breakout-prone skin.
Is Round A'Round Greentea Cica Sun Cream a good sunscreen?
Yes, it is excellent. It scores 92.7 out of 100 with excellent protection, making it one of the top options in its group.