Zeesea cosmetics Porcelain SPF Primer (Green)
76/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Zeesea cosmetics Porcelain SPF Primer (Green) is a green-tint makeup primer with hybrid sun protection, combining chemical filters such as octinoxate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate and Homosalate with titanium dioxide. It finishes matte, feels lightweight with low white cast and works well as a base under makeup, which is its main purpose. Protection rates good, and breakout risk is low. The label SPF is not listed here, but with a score of 76.3/100 it is a capable primer that adds some daytime defense.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
78
- +18 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #3, UV filter
- +7.6 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #6, UV filter
- +31.4 Titanium Dioxide at #7, UV filter (UVA1 +4.8)
- +7.2 Homosalate at #13, UV filter
- +8.4 Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid at #15, UV filter
- +21.6 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #16, UV filter (UVA1 +13.2)
- +14.4 Disodium Phenyl Dibenzimidazole Tetrasulfonate at #19, UV filter (UVA1 +4.8)
- +13.2 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #20, UV filter
- −38.8 UVB coverage saturated
- −5.2 UVA2 coverage saturated
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Health safety
Medium
47
- +100 Starting score
- −40 Homosalate at #13 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- −12.6 Octinoxate at #3, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- +0 2 endocrine-scrutinized filters together
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White cast
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- −35 Titanium Dioxide at #7
- +5.3 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide)
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Eye sting
Low
76
- +100 Starting score
- −16 Octinoxate at #3, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −1 Homosalate at #13, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −6 Octisalate at #6, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −1 Ensulizole at #15, migrates into eyes with sweat
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Heavy feel
Low
87
- +100 Starting score
- −16 Titanium Dioxide at #7
- −1 Paraffinum Liquidum at #30, heavy oil
- +4.3 Volatile silicone at #2, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Low
79
- +100 Starting score
- −12 1 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Sorbitan Sesquioleate)
- −9 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate)
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Fabric stains
Low
75
- +100 Starting score
- −15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #16, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
- −10 Titanium Dioxide at #7, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- ← 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- ← 10 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- → 10 Glycerin at #5, the anchor humectant
- → 2 Sodium Hyaluronate at #41, hyaluronic family
- → 3 3 strong humectants (Betaine, Saccharide Isomerate, Beta-Glucan)
- → 1 Humectant polyols
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- ← 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- ← 9 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- ← 1 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Isononyl Isononanoate)
- → 3 1 emollient lipids (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
- → 1 Occlusives seal moisture in (Paraffinum Liquidum)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- → 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- → 1 Quick-setting carrier, fast, even canvas
- → 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
- → 2 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- ← 1 Occlusives/waxes float the foundation
- ← 1.5 Humectant syrup tackiness (partly offset by the base)
- ← 6 High mineral load at #7 greys under foundation
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +2 1 water-locking waxes
Full ingredient list (56)
What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, ↑ / ↓ give the direction, and ← / → 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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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light ← 8 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 18 UV protection
- ↓ 12.6 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- ↑ 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 → nourishing humectant polyol
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5 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 10 → nourishing the anchor humectant
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Legacy UV filter (Octisalate)
- ↑ 7.6 UV protection
- ↑ 6 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide)
- ↑ 31.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 10 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- pills ← 6 High mineral load greys under foundation
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 3 → dewy emollient lipid
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Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
- light ← 2 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte ← 2 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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12 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
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13 Homosalate
Legacy UV filter (Homosalate), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 7.2 UV protection
- ↑ 1 migrates into eyes with sweat
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14 Mg Stearate+
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Legacy UV filter (Ensulizole), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 8.4 UV protection
- ↑ 1 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 21.6 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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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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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Neo Heliopan AP), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 14.4 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
- ↑ 13.2 UV protection
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Film former, locks the formula onto skin for water resistance
- ↑ 2 wax water lock
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 12 feeds malassezia
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24 Ci 77288
Colorant or pigment
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25 Betaine
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 → nourishing humectant
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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pH adjuster
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
- ↑ 1 heavy oil
- 1 → dewy occlusive
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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33 Dimethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Supporting ingredient
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37 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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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
- 2 → nourishing hyaluronic family
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42 BHT
Antioxidant, protects the formula and 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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45 Propanediol
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 → nourishing humectant
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Botanical extract
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49 Beta-Glucan
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 → nourishing humectant
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Botanical extract
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Botanical extract
Is Zeesea Porcelain SPF Primer mineral or chemical?
It is hybrid. It combines chemical filters such as octinoxate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate and Homosalate with the mineral titanium dioxide.
Does the Zeesea cosmetics Porcelain SPF Primer (Green) work as a makeup base?
Yes, it is built as a primer and rates good as a makeup base, with a matte finish, lightweight feel and low white cast. The green tint helps neutral redness.
Is Zeesea Porcelain SPF Primer any good?
It scores 76.3/100 with good protection. The exact label SPF is not listed here, so treat it as a capable primer that adds some daytime defense.