The Saem UV Perfection Safe Barrier Sun Cream SPF 50+
68/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
The Saem UV Perfection Safe Barrier Sun Cream SPF 50+ is a pure mineral sunscreen built on Zinc Oxide. It has a matte finish but can leave a medium white cast and feels somewhat heavier, which is common for mineral creams. Pore-clogging risk is low and it does not commonly sting, while serving as an okay makeup base. With moderate protection and a score of 67.7/100, it suits those who want a matte mineral finish and can accept a slight cast.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Moderate
43
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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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
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
98
- +100 Starting score
- β8 Fragrance
- +6 Mineral filter system, low-sting filters
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Fungal acne
Medium
73
- +100 Starting score
- β9 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Hydrogenated Lecithin)
- β18 2 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Glyceryl Stearate)
- +0 Saccharomyces Ferment at #38, ferment, disputed Malassezia trigger (not penalized)
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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
Balanced
LightNourishing
- β 4.5 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer)
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
- β 1 Glycerin at #33, the anchor humectant
- β 2 Sodium Hyaluronate at #16, hyaluronic family
- β 2 2 strong humectants (Panthenol, Beta-Glucan)
- β 1 Humectant polyols
- β 8 Ceramide barrier lipids with cholesterol/phytosphingosine partners
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 4 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane)
- β 5 2 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Propylheptyl Caprylate, Caprylyl Methicone)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 5 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 5 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
- β¨ Centella asiatica
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 15 High mineral load greys under foundation
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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
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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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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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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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10 Niacinamide
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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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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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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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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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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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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27 Adenosine
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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28 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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29 Panthenol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
- 1 β nourishing humectant
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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31 Ceramide NP
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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33 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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35 Ceramide AS
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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36 Ceramide AP
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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37 Cholesterol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Supporting ingredient
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39 Ceramide NS
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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40 Ceramide NG
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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41 Beta-Glucan
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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43 Asiaticoside
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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47 Ceramide EOP
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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48 Asiatic Acid
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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49 Fragrance
Fragrance
Is The Saem UV Perfection mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen, built on Zinc Oxide with no chemical filters.
Does the The Saem UV Perfection Safe Barrier Sun Cream SPF 50+ leave a white cast?
It can leave a medium white cast, which is common for mineral creams, though it has a matte finish that some prefer.
Is it good?
It scores 67.7/100 with moderate protection, landing mid-range. Pore-clogging risk is low, it does not commonly sting, and it is an okay makeup base.