The Saem Eco Earth Cica Mild Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++
68/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
The Saem Eco Earth Cica Mild Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ is a pure mineral cushion using Zinc Oxide with a cica-themed soothing angle. It wears with a balanced finish at a medium weight, and white cast can be moderately visible as is common with mineral cushions. It is gentle with low sting and low pore-clogging risk, but it works poorly under other makeup. Protection is moderate and the overall score of 68 makes it a reasonable mineral pick, especially for reapplying over the day.
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
70
- +100 Starting score
- β18 Fragrance
- β12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
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White cast
Medium
36
- +100 Starting score
- β55 Zinc Oxide at #2
- β5 Titanium Dioxide as pigment (CI 77891) at #5
- β15 Pure mineral formula
- +11.3 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide)
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Eye sting
Low
98
- +100 Starting score
- β8 Fragrance
- +6 Mineral filter system, low-sting filters
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Fungal acne
Medium
62
- +100 Starting score
- β36 4 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate)
- β2 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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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 6 3 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer)
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
- β 4 Glycerin at #11, the anchor humectant
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 5 3 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethyl Methacrylate, Silica, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer)
- β 3 2 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Propylheptyl Caprylate, Caprylyl Methicone)
- β 6 1 emollient lipids (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
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Makeup base
Poor
PillsPrimer
- β 2 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 5 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 8 Powder overload over a film former, some pilling risk
- β 15 High mineral load at #2 greys under foundation
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Water resistance
Resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +13 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¨ Centella asiatica
Full ingredient list (55)
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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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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Colorant or pigment
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 6 β dewy emollient lipid
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
- β 13 film former
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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
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
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11 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 4 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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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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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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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Supporting ingredient
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28 Bisabolol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Supporting ingredient
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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32 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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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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34 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 minor malassezia feeder
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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36 Glucose
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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39 Fructose
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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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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41 Adenosine
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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43 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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48 Asiatic Acid
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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49 Asiaticoside
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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50 Erythritol
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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51 Maltodextrin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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52 Propanediol
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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54 Fragrance
Fragrance
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55 Ci 77288
Colorant or pigment
Is The Saem Eco Earth Cica Sun Cushion mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral cushion, using only Zinc Oxide with a cica-themed soothing angle. It is rated SPF 50+ PA++++.
Does the The Saem Eco Earth Cica Mild Sun Cushion SPF 50+ PA++++ leave a white cast?
White cast is rated medium, so it can be moderately visible, which is common for mineral cushions. It wears with a balanced finish at a medium weight.
Is it good for acne-prone skin and makeup?
Its pore-clogging risk is low and it does not commonly sting, so it generally suits sensitive and acne-prone skin. It works poorly under other makeup. The overall score is 68 out of 100.