The Saem Eco Earth Waterproof Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++
86/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
The Saem Eco Earth Waterproof Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ uses a mineral and modern hybrid filter system, pairing Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide with Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxy- phenyl Triazine and Ethylhexyl Triazone. It finishes matte and wears lightweight with low white cast, stays low-sting, and is unlikely to clog pores. Protection is rated excellent and makeup compatibility is okay. With a score of 85.5/100 it is a strong, water-resistant daily SPF 50+ option.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
100
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +28.8 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #12, UV filter (UVA1 +17.6)
- +28.8 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #13, UV filter (UVA1 +9.6)
- +13.2 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #14, UV filter
- +9.9 Titanium Dioxide at #32, UV filter (UVA1 +1.5)
- β7.8 UVB coverage saturated
- β12.2 UVA2 coverage saturated
- β1.7 UVA1 coverage saturated
- +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
Low
67
- +100 Starting score
- β55 Zinc Oxide at #2
- β6 Titanium Dioxide at #32
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- +35.5 Iron-oxide undertone, partial masking
- +2.5 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane)
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Eye sting
Low
91
- +100 Starting score
- β1 Volatile alcohol at #50
- β8 Fragrance
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Heavy feel
Low
69
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Zinc Oxide at #2
- β2 Titanium Dioxide at #32
- +10.5 Volatile silicone at #5, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Low
77
- +100 Starting score
- β9 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Oryza Sativa Bran Oil)
- β14 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-5 Polyricinoleate)
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Fabric stains
High
25
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #12, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
- β40 Iron-oxide pigments at #52, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- β15 Zinc Oxide at #2, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 2 Volatile alcohol at #50
- β 4.5 3 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer)
- β 5 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
- β 1 Glycerin at #49, the anchor humectant
- β 1 Humectant polyols
- β 1 1 emollient lipids (Oryza Sativa Bran Oil)
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 3 3 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer)
- β 4 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 0.5 Volatile alcohol at #50
- β 6 3 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Propylheptyl Caprylate, Dibutyl Adipate, Caprylyl Methicone)
- β 1 1 emollient lipids (Oryza Sativa Bran Oil)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 5 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 6 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 7.5 High mineral load at #2 greys under foundation (tinted)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +12 Label claims water resistance (sport / 40-80 min)
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 (54)
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 7.5 High mineral load greys under foundation (tinted)
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 3 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant polyol
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 14 feeds malassezia
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 28.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 28.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 13.2 UV protection
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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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Botanical extract
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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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18 Maltodextrin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Botanical extract
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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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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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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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Plant oil, an emollient
- 1 β nourishing emollient lipid
- 1 β dewy emollient lipid
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 9.9 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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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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Supporting ingredient
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Colorant or pigment
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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43 Mica
Colorant or pigment
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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45 Adenosine
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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47 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind
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49 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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50 Alcohol
Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
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51 Fragrance
Fragrance
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52 Iron Oxides
Colorant or pigment
- β 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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53 Iron Oxides
Colorant or pigment
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54 Iron Oxides
Colorant or pigment
Is The Saem Eco Earth Waterproof Sun Cream a mineral or chemical sunscreen?
It is a mineral and modern hybrid, pairing Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide with chemical filters like Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate and Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine.
Does the The Saem Eco Earth Waterproof Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ leave a white cast?
No, white cast is rated low, even though it includes mineral filters. The finish is matte and it wears lightweight.
Is it good for oily or acne-prone skin?
Yes, it is a strong fit. The matte finish suits oily skin and breakout risk is rated low, so it is generally unlikely to clog pores.
Is The Saem Eco Earth Waterproof Sun Cream good?
Yes. It scores 85.5/100 with protection rated excellent and water resistance, making it a strong daily SPF 50+ option.