The Saem Eco Earth All Protection Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++
72/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
The Saem Eco Earth All Protection Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ is a pure mineral sunscreen using Zinc Oxide as its sole filter. It wears to a matte finish, feels lightweight for a mineral cream and does not commonly sting, with a low pore-clogging profile that suits sensitive skin. Like most zinc formulas it can leave a moderate white cast. The SPF 50+ PA++++ provides moderate measured protection, and with a score of 72.4 out of 100 it is a respectable mineral pick for those who want a matte, single-filter formula.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Moderate
45
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Allergens
Low
98
- +100 Starting score
- β2 Essential oils (Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil)
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White cast
Medium
35
- +100 Starting score
- β55 Zinc Oxide at #2
- β15 Pure mineral formula
- +4.9 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane)
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Eye sting
Low
100
- +100 Starting score
- β1 Volatile alcohol at #41
- +0.8 Mineral filter system, low-sting filters
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Heavy feel
Low
75
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Zinc Oxide at #2
- +10 Volatile silicone at #3, flashes off
- +4.5 Volatile hydrocarbon at #7, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Low
91
- +100 Starting score
- β9 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate)
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Zinc Oxide at #2, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 2 Volatile alcohol at #41
- β 3 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer)
- β 12 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
- β 1 Glycerin at #35, the anchor humectant
- β 1 Humectant polyols
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 2 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer)
- β 11 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 0.5 Volatile alcohol at #41
- β 4 3 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Propylheptyl Caprylate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Caprylyl Methicone)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 3 Quick-setting carrier (alcohol at #41), fast, even canvas
- β 4 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 15 High mineral load at #2 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 (43)
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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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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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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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant polyol
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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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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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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11 Niacinamide
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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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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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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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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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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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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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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34 Adenosine
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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35 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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36 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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37 Maltodextrin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Botanical extract
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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41 Alcohol
Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
Is The Saem Eco Earth Sun Cream mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen, using only Zinc Oxide as its filter. That makes it a common pick for sensitive skin and those who avoid chemical filters.
Does The Saem Eco Earth sun cream leave a white cast?
Its white cast is rated medium, which is typical of a zinc-based cream. The finish is matte and lightweight, but blend it well to minimize residue on deeper tones.
Is The Saem Eco Earth Sun Cream SPF 50 good?
It scores 72.4 out of 100, a respectable result. The SPF 50+ PA++++ gives moderate measured protection, with a matte, lightweight feel and low pore-clogging risk that suit sensitive skin.