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MISSHA Perfect Cover BB Cream SPF 42 PA+++

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Sun protection
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing
Anti-oxidation

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Key actives

Adenosine 0.15% - 0.6%Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract 0.15% - 0.6%

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Product summary

The ingredient list suggests that this product can provide reliable sun protection. It can protect from both UVA and UVB rays. This is great news because not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. (UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).

It should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product helps prevent early signs of aging.

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses a mixture of both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") UV filters. The organic filters in the product are: octinoxate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses both octinoxate.

Irritation risk

There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this sunscreen to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

What our users say

Based on 1 review 100 % of users would recommend this product.

As for the white cast, it did not leave a noticeable white residue for the reviewer.
When it comes to using this sunscreen under makeup, the user found that it pills under a foundation.
As for using this sunscreen in the eye area, the reviewer reported that it stings eyes.

Our users describe the finish of this sunscreen as matt - dewy.

Price

The product retails from 11.50$ up to 22.00$ in the United States, for 16.20A$ in Australia and for 8.99£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

Sun protection

This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.

This sunscreen uses organic (so-called "chemical") sunscreen filters. Organic, or "chemical" filters usually provide reliable sun protection and rarely leave a white cast. Sunscreens with organic filters can sting eyes.

This product can be considered "reef safe" because it does not contain the UV filters (oxybenzone and octinoxate) that can be harmful to coral reefs when present in the water in high concentrations.

titanium dioxide 2.4% - 3.6%

Irritation risk:

UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Mineral

Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin

zinc oxide 3.7% - 5.5%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Mineral

A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 4.3% - 6.5%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

The Perfect Cover BB Cream from Missha offers medium coverage that disguises blemishes, evens out skin tone, protects from sun damage (SPF 42 PA+++), and even provides anti-aging and brightening effects.

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This product can help prevent early signs of skin aging because it offers a good level of broad spectrum sun protection. Sun damage is the main cause of premature skin aging, and protecting your skin from the sun is the best anti-aging strategy.

These ingredients in the product might also be helpful for reducing and preventing fine lines, wrinkles, and skin elasticity, even though there is no conclusive evidence for their effectiveness: adenosine.

adenosine 0.15% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)

algae extract 0.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

The Perfect Cover BB Cream from Missha offers medium coverage that disguises blemishes, evens out skin tone, protects from sun damage (SPF 42 PA+++), and even provides anti-aging and brightening effects.

Source: Soko Glam

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection. It means that it can prevent hyperpigmentation and help keep the skin tone even (sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations).

arbutin 0.8% - 1.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Beta-arbutin. Can help to reduce hyperpigmentation and has an anti-oxidant effect when used in high enough concentration. Is less effective compared to alpha-arbutin

Moisturizing

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: algae extract, cyclomethicone.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: beeswax, caprylic/capric triglyceride.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide 3, paraffinum liquidum

beeswax 0.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen

ceramide 3 0.2% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin

phenyl trimethicone 0.35% - 0.75%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (arbutin) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

arbutin 0.8% - 1.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Beta-arbutin. Can help to reduce hyperpigmentation and has an anti-oxidant effect when used in high enough concentration. Is less effective compared to alpha-arbutin

adenosine 0.15% - 0.6%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

rosa canina fruit oil 0.2% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

adenosine 0.15% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation

rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract 0.15% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-blemish, Anti-oxidation, Antibacterial

Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating

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Potential irritants

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 4.3% - 6.5%

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Works for: Sun protection

propylene glycol 2.3% - 3.5%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

algae extract 0.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging

Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet

algae extract 0.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging

Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

cyclomethicone 4.8% - 7.3%

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Works for: Moisturizing

A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 4.3% - 6.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Ingredient list view

Water, Cyclomethicone, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Zinc oxide, Propylene glycol, Titanium dioxide, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Peg-10 dimethicone, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Arbutin, Paraffinum liquidum, Glycerin, Polyethylene, Talc, Phenyl trimethicone, Beeswax, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Sea salt, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Iron oxides, Ci 77499, Methylparaben, Dimethicone, Propylparaben, Rosa canina fruit oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Squalane, Hydrolyzed collagen, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Disodium edta, Adenosine, Caviar extract, Algae extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Fagus sylvatica bud extract, Ceramide 3, Parfum, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Benzyl salicylate, Hydroxycitronellal, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Hexyl cinnamal, Linalool, Citronellol, Water, Cyclomethicone, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Zinc oxide, Propylene glycol, Titanium dioxide, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Peg-10 dimethicone, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Arbutin, Paraffinum liquidum, Glycerin, Polyethylene, Talc, Phenyl trimethicone, Beeswax, Iron oxides, Sea salt, Iron oxides, Methylparaben, Dimethicone, Propylparaben, Rosa canina fruit oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Squalane, Hydrolyzed collagen, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Disodium edta, Adenosine, Caviar extract, Algae extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Fagus sylvatica bud extract, Ceramide 3, Parfum, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Benzyl salicylate, Hydroxycitronellal, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Hexyl cinnamal, Linalool, Citronellol, Water, Cyclomethicone, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Zinc oxide, Propylene glycol, Titanium dioxide, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Peg-10 dimethicone, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Arbutin, Paraffinum liquidum, Glycerin, Polyethylene, Talc, Phenyl trimethicone, Beeswax, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Sea salt, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Iron oxides, Ci 77499, Methylparaben, Dimethicone, Propylparaben, Rosa canina fruit oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Squalane, Hydrolyzed collagen, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Disodium edta, Adenosine, Algae extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Fagus sylvatica bud extract, Ceramide 3, Parfum, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Benzyl salicylate, Hydroxycitronellal, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Hexyl cinnamal, Linalool, Citronellol, Water, Cyclomethicone, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Zinc oxide, Propylene glycol, Titanium dioxide, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Peg-10 dimethicone, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Arbutin, Paraffinum liquidum, Glycerin, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Polyethylene, Talc, Phenyl trimethicone, Beeswax, Sea salt, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Iron oxides, Ci 77499, Methylparaben, Dimethicone, Propylparaben, Rosa canina fruit oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Squalane, Hydrolyzed collagen, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Disodium edta, Adenosine, Algae extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Fagus sylvatica bud extract, Ceramide 3, Parfum, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Benzyl salicylate, Hydroxycitronellal, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Hexyl cinnamal, Linalool, Citronellol, Water, Cyclomethicone, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Zinc oxide, Propylene glycol, Titanium dioxide, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Peg-10 dimethicone, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Arbutin, Paraffinum liquidum, Glycerin, Polyethylene, Talc, Phenyl trimethicone, Beeswax, Sea salt, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Iron oxides, Ci 77499, Methylparaben, Dimethicone, Propylparaben, Rosa canina fruit oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Squalane, Hydrolyzed collagen, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Disodium edta, Adenosine, Algae extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Fagus sylvatica bud extract, Ceramide 3, Parfum, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Benzyl salicylate, Hydroxycitronellal, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Hexyl cinnamal, Linalool, Citronellol

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WIMJ similarity score		48%	48%	47%	46%	46%	43%	42%	42%	42%	40%
SPF	SPF 42	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	paraffinum liquidum paraffinum liquidum +43 more	Common: adenosine arbutin +7 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane	Common: ceramide 3 ceramide 3 +12 more Other: retinol ceramide 1 +11 more	Common: dimethicone glycerin +1 more Other: aphanizomenon flos-aquae extract butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +5 more	Common: adenosine dimethicone +5 more Other: niacinamide methyl methacrylate crosspolymer +1 more	Common: adenosine dimethicone +5 more Other: niacinamide hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans +3 more	Common: adenosine dimethicone +6 more Other: retinol niacinamide +8 more	Common: adenosine dimethicone +7 more Other: niacinamide panthenol +1 more	Common: adenosine dimethicone +7 more Other: niacinamide cyclopentasiloxane +2 more	Common: adenosine cyclomethicone +2 more Other: niacinamide butyloctyl salicylate	Common: adenosine dimethicone +5 more Other: niacinamide cyclopentasiloxane +2 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH
Potential Irritants	citronellol Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +98 more	parfum Has skin benefit? zinc sulfate Has skin benefit? +9 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? retinol Has skin benefit? +27 more	parfum Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +6 more	melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +7 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +7 more	retinol Has skin benefit? morus alba bark extract Has skin benefit? +23 more	sorbitan sesquioleate Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +3 more	rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? sophora angustifolia root extract Has skin benefit? +16 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +3 more	linalool Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +13 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? cyclomethicone Has skin benefit? +236 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclomethicone Has skin benefit? +80 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +40 more	opuntia coccinellifera fruit extract Has skin benefit? cyclomethicone Has skin benefit? +66 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +47 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclomethicone Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +39 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

MISSHA Perfect Cover BB Cream SPF 42 PA+++

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Works for

Sun protection

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Evens skin tone

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Moisturizing

Anti-oxidation

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