The Saem UV Perfection Water Fit Soothing Sun Essence SPF 50+
92/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
The Saem UV Perfection Water Fit Soothing Sun Essence SPF 50+ is a chemical sunscreen using a modern filter blend of Ethylhexyl Triazone, Uvinul A Plus, Tinosorb S and Mexoryl SX. It wears matte and lightweight with low white cast, does not generally sting, and is rated good as a makeup base. Breakout risk is low. With a score of 92.2/100 and excellent protection, it is one of the strongest options in this group.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
99
- +22 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #3, UV filter
- +34.2 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #5, UV filter (UVA1 +20.9)
- +38.4 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #8, UV filter (UVA1 +12.8)
- +22.4 Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid at #11, UV filter (UVA1 +8)
- β4.4 UVB coverage saturated
- β15.9 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +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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Heavy feel
Low
98
- +100 Starting score
- β2 Copernicia Cerifera Wax at #23, wax film
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Fungal acne
Low
82
- +100 Starting score
- β18 2 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate)
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #5, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- β 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane)
- β 2 Sodium Hyaluronate at #40, hyaluronic family
- β 1 Humectant polyols
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane)
- β 6 3 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dibutyl Adipate, Caprylyl Methicone, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
- β 6 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 2.5 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Carbomer, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, β¦)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +3 1 film-forming polymers that lock the formula on for water resistance
- +2 1 water-locking waxes
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 (50)
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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 3 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 22 UV protection
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant polyol
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus)
- β 34.2 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 38.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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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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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Mexoryl SX), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 22.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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15 Tromethamine
pH adjuster
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Film former, locks the formula onto skin for water resistance
- β 3 film former
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18 Fragrance
Fragrance
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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20 Carbomer
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
- β 2 wax film
- β 2 wax water lock
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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26 Adenosine
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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27 Allantoin
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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28 Erythritol
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Supporting ingredient
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Supporting ingredient
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Botanical extract
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 β nourishing hyaluronic family
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Botanical extract
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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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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
Is The Saem UV Perfection Sun Essence good for oily skin?
Yes, it wears matte and lightweight, which generally suits oily skin. Breakout risk is rated low and it works well as a makeup base.
Does the The Saem UV Perfection Water Fit Soothing Sun Essence SPF 50+ leave a white cast?
No, white cast is rated low. As a chemical sunscreen with modern filters, it tends to apply clear on most skin tones.
Is The Saem UV Perfection Sun Essence a good sunscreen?
Yes, it scores 92.2/100 with excellent protection, one of the highest in its group. Its modern filter blend and matte, makeup-friendly finish make it a strong pick.