Some By Mi Truecica Mineral 100 Calming Suncream SPF50+/PA++++
77/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Some By Mi Truecica Mineral 100 Calming Suncream SPF50+/PA++++ is a pure mineral sunscreen using zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. It has a matte, tone-up finish but sits a bit heavier and carries a high chance of visible white cast, which is common for full mineral tone-up formulas. It does not sting and has low pore-clogging risk, with okay makeup compatibility. With good protection and a score of 77 out of 100, it suits those who want a calming mineral option and do not mind a brightening 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 #5, UV filter (UVA1 +4.8)
- β0.4 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Allergens
Low
84
- +100 Starting score
- β2 2 declared fragrance allergens
- β14 Essential oils (Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil)
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White cast
High
15
- +100 Starting score
- β55 Zinc Oxide at #3
- β35 Titanium Dioxide at #5
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- β15 Pure mineral formula
- +15 Penalties exceed the scale, floored at 0
- +15 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide)
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Eye sting
Low
99
- +100 Starting score
- β4 2 declared fragrance allergens
- +3 Mineral filter system, low-sting filters
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Heavy feel
Medium
58
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Zinc Oxide at #3
- β16 Titanium Dioxide at #5
- +14 Volatile silicone at #2, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Low
77
- +100 Starting score
- β12 1 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Sorbitan Sesquioleate)
- β9 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate)
- β2 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains
Low
80
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Zinc Oxide at #3, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 1.5 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane)
- β 8 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #3, mild sebum absorbent
- β 1 Glycerin at #27, the anchor humectant
- β 1 Humectant polyols
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 1 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane)
- β 7 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 15 High mineral load at #3 greys under foundation
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +3 1 film-forming polymers that lock the formula on for water resistance
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 (42)
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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Botanical extract
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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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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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide)
- β 31.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant polyol
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Filter booster, photostabilizes the UV filters or lifts their SPF
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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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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15 Dimethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Film former, locks the formula onto skin for water resistance
- β 3 film former
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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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19 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 minor malassezia feeder
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 12 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Plant oil, an emollient
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24 Adenosine
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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25 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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27 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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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Botanical extract
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31 Glycolipids
Supporting ingredient
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Botanical extract
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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34 Resveratrol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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36 Asiaticoside
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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38 Asiatic Acid
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Supporting ingredient
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41 Linalool
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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42 Limonene
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
Does the Some By Mi Truecica Mineral 100 Calming Suncream SPF50+/PA++++ leave a white cast?
White cast is rated high, which is common for full mineral tone-up formulas that brighten the skin. Blend it well and use a thin layer to soften the effect.
Is the Some By Mi Truecica Mineral 100 Calming Suncream SPF50+/PA++++ mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen using zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, with no chemical filters.
Is it good?
It has good protection and a score of 77 out of 100. It suits those who want a calming mineral formula and do not mind a brightening cast.