B
Same actives as Canmake Mermaid Skin Gel UV SPF50+ PA++++ for less?
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Japan's most affordable SPF50. Gel-type that doubles as a hydrating primer. Hyaluronic acid + ceramides + 9 botanical extracts. Dewy 'mermaid skin' finish. Viral J-beauty budget pick.
Score breakdown
B
Efficacy
C
Safety
B
Comedogenicity
B
Transparency
B
Skin-type fit
Strengths
- Ultra affordable at ~10EUR
- Dewy hydrating finish
- Hyaluronic acid + ceramides
- 9 botanical extracts
- Works as primer
Weaknesses
- Contains octinoxate (controversial UV filter)
- Cyclopentasiloxane (D5 silicone)
- Not water resistant
- Small 40g tube
Full ingredient list
1 ?
Water
2 ?
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
3 ?
Butylene Glycol
4 ?
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
5 ?
Zinc Oxide
6 ?
Methylheptyl Laurate
7 ?
Titanium Dioxide
9 ?
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
10 ?
Cyclopentasiloxane
11 ?
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
12 ?
Diisostearyl Malate
13 ?
Aluminum Hydroxide
14 ?
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
15 ?
Stearic Acid
17 ?
Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
18 ?
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
19 ?
Jojoba Esters
20 ?
Xanthan Gum
21 ?
Arginine
22 ?
Sodium Hyaluronate
23 ?
Alpha-Glucan
24 ?
Phytic Acid
25 ?
Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract
26 ?
Glucosyl Ceramide
27 ?
Prunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract
28 ?
Coix Lacryma-Jobi (Job's Tears) Seed Extract
29 ?
Morus Alba Root Extract
30 ?
Oenothera Biennis Seed Extract
31 ?
Silver Oxide
32 ?
Spiraea Ulmaria Flower Extract
33 ?
Vaccinium Myrtillus Leaf Extract
34 ?
Cynara Scolymus (Artichoke) Leaf Extract
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