The Saem Snail Essential EX Wrinkle Solution Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++
71/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
The Saem Snail Essential EX Wrinkle Solution Sun Cream is a pure mineral SPF 50+/PA++++ cream built on Zinc Oxide. It wears matte and lightweight with low white cast, which is notable for a single-filter mineral formula, and the low pore-clogging profile makes it generally friendly for oily and breakout-prone skin. It does not commonly sting and sits well under makeup. With moderate protection and a score of 70.6/100, it is a comfortable daily mineral option.
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
66
- +100 Starting score
- β18 Fragrance
- β12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
- β4 Other sensitizers (propolis)
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White cast
Low
67
- +100 Starting score
- β55 Zinc Oxide at #2
- β15 Pure mineral formula
- +35 Iron-oxide undertone, partial masking
- +2.4 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane)
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Eye sting
Low
98
- +100 Starting score
- β8 Fragrance
- +6 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
Medium
73
- +100 Starting score
- β18 2 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin)
- β9 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate)
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Fabric stains
Medium
45
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Iron-oxide pigments at #47, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- β15 Zinc Oxide at #2, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- 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 #36, the anchor humectant
- β 2 Sodium Hyaluronate at #23, hyaluronic family
- β 1 Humectant polyols
- β 1 1 emollient lipids (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil)
- β 6 Ceramide barrier lipids
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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 4 3 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Propylheptyl Caprylate, Caprylyl Methicone, Dicaprylyl Carbonate)
- β 1 1 emollient lipids (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 3 Quick-setting carrier, fast, even canvas
- β 4 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 0.5 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer)
- β 7.5 High mineral load at #2 greys under foundation (tinted)
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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 (49)
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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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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant polyol
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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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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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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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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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Botanical extract
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 β nourishing hyaluronic family
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Botanical extract
- 1 β nourishing emollient lipid
- 1 β dewy emollient lipid
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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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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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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32 Mica
Colorant or pigment
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33 Adenosine
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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34 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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36 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Supporting ingredient
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38 Phloretin
Supporting ingredient
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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40 Arginine
pH adjuster
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41 Ceramide NP
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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44 Fragrance
Fragrance
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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47 Iron Oxides
Colorant or pigment
- β 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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48 Iron Oxides
Colorant or pigment
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49 Iron Oxides
Colorant or pigment
Does The Saem Snail Sun Cream leave a white cast?
White cast is low, which is notable for a single-filter Zinc Oxide formula. It wears matte and lightweight rather than as a heavy mask.
Is the The Saem Snail Essential EX Wrinkle Solution Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ mineral or chemical?
It is pure mineral, using only Zinc Oxide. There are no chemical UV filters.
Is it good for oily skin and makeup?
Generally yes. The matte finish and low pore-clogging profile commonly suit oily and breakout-prone skin, and it sits well under makeup. It scores 70.6/100 with moderate protection.