Some By Mi Uv Shield Daily Mild Suncream Spf50+ Pa+++
68/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Some By Mi UV Shield Daily Mild Suncream SPF50+ PA+++ is a hybrid formula blending titanium dioxide and zinc oxide with older chemical filters like ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate and octocrylene. It wears balanced and lightweight, though the mineral content gives it a medium white cast. It does not sting and is low on the pore-clogging scale. Protection is good and the overall rating is moderate, making it a reasonable everyday choice for those who want a mild daily sunscreen.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
77
- +33 Titanium Dioxide at #3, UV filter (UVA1 +5)
- +17.1 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #4, UV filter
- +7.6 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #6, UV filter
- +12.8 Octocrylene at #10, UV filter
- +32.8 Zinc Oxide at #11, UV filter (UVA1 +14.4)
- β27.1 UVB coverage saturated
- β1.8 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +3 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Health safety
Medium
54
- +100 Starting score
- β36 Octinoxate at #4 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β10.5 Octocrylene at #10, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Allergens
Low
67
- +100 Starting score
- β18 Fragrance
- β12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
- β3 Photoallergen-tail UV filters (Octocrylene)
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White cast
Medium
33
- +100 Starting score
- β12 Zinc Oxide at #11
- β50 Titanium Dioxide at #3
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- +5 Coated minerals (Aluminum Hydroxide)
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Eye sting
Low
68
- +100 Starting score
- β7 Octocrylene at #10, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β11 Octinoxate at #4, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β6 Octisalate at #6, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β8 Fragrance
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Heavy feel
Low
72
- +100 Starting score
- β8 Zinc Oxide at #11
- β30 Titanium Dioxide at #3
- +9.5 Volatile silicone at #2, flashes off
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Fabric stains
Low
65
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Octocrylene at #10, co-stains alongside avobenzone
- β15 Titanium Dioxide at #3, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 12 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 2 Titanium Dioxide at #3, mild sebum absorbent
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 11 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 6 1 emollient lipids (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 2 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 15 High mineral load at #3 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 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
Full ingredient list (20)
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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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 (Titanium Dioxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 33 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light β 2 mild sebum absorbent
- pills β 15 High mineral load greys under foundation
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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate)
- β 17.1 UV protection
- β 11 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 5 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Legacy UV filter (Octisalate)
- β 7.6 UV protection
- β 6 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 6 β dewy emollient lipid
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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10 Octocrylene
Legacy UV filter (Octocrylene), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 12.8 UV protection
- β 10.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β 7 migrates into eyes with sweat
- β 15 co-stains alongside avobenzone
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11 Zinc Oxide
Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 32.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Supporting ingredient
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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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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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20 Fragrance
Fragrance
Does the Some By Mi Uv Shield Daily Mild Suncream Spf50+ Pa+++ leave a white cast?
It can show a medium white cast from its titanium dioxide and zinc oxide content, which is common for mineral-containing formulas.
Is the Some By Mi Uv Shield Daily Mild Suncream Spf50+ Pa+++ mineral or chemical?
It is a hybrid, blending titanium dioxide and zinc oxide with older chemical filters like octocrylene and ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate.
Is it good for acne-prone skin?
It may suit acne-prone skin, since it is low on the pore-clogging scale and does not sting, though it has a balanced rather than fully matte finish.