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Cica Soothing Sun Cream.

Mary&May Cica Soothing Sun Cream
Sunscreen

About this product

A mineral sunscreen with centella asiatica extract and niacinamide designed to soothe sensitive skin while providing UV protection with minimal white cast.

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Guru Score

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2 of the 3 takes here are sponsored by the brand. That leaves a single independent take, which is not enough to verify a score, so we are holding it back rather than publishing a number built on paid reviews. The takes are below, each labeled.

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3Yay
0Mixed
0Nay

What the gurus are saying

This mineral sunscreen surprises with a lightweight, moisturizing feel that defies the usual drying, powdery texture of mineral formulas. The standout is its centella complex (seven different extracts plus fermented yeast at one percent concentration) paired with niacinamide and hyaluronic acid for soothing and hydration. Gurus praise how easy it is to reapply without feeling greasy, making it ideal for everyday wear, especially under makeup or for sensitive, irritated skin.
Synthesized from 3 expert reviews · most recent take December 2023

What the gurus are saying.

Every take we've logged from this product's reviews across YouTube. Click any row to watch the moment they said it.

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"There are only three that stand out to me, the rest will just be listed under nice"
Yay
"This has a very similar texture to the Beauty of Joseon sunscreen. The differences are mostly with the skincare ingredients as well as a light slightly floral fragrance that goes away pretty quickly after you apply it. It's been tested to be hypoallergenic and like the Beauty of Joseon sunscreen, it's formulated to work really well under makeup as an everyday commuter sunscreen. This one focuses on centella, which is great for soothing sensitive skin. I love using centella products when my skin is irritated and needs a bit of nourishment. This sun cream has ten thousand parts per million or one percent centella complex, which has seven different centella extracts and fermented yeast. It's meant to be soothing and hydrating. It also has niacinamide and adenosine, which makes this a whitening and anti-aging functional cosmetic in Korea on top of being a sunscreen."
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"They are a vegan brand and this is a mineral sunscreen with a surprising amount of minimal white cast in a non-greasy texture. I often find that mineral sunscreens are drying and powdery, and this doesn't feel like that at all. It's got a really normal, moisturizing moisturizer feel to it. This sunscreen uses seven kinds of centella asiatica, which means it uses every part of the plant to maximize the benefits, including madecassoside which is a great antioxidant that works well with sunscreen. We also have niacinamide and hyaluronic acid, and you can feel that it's hydrating. It's confusing because I was expecting something completely different, but it honestly just feels like a very nice moisturizer. Reapplication is very easy; it doesn't feel bogged down or greasy. While these are one of those brands that market themselves on being non-toxic and EWG-approved, which I don't usually opt for, this is such a nice sunscreen that I'm willing to see past that."
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What the evidence says.

Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

Sunscreen filters

Sun protection is the best evidenced way to slow visible ageing, and the filters are what does the work. Mineral and chemical filters both protect when a product is applied thickly enough and often enough, which is where most people fall short rather than on the choice of filter.

Source: DermNet

Humectants and emollients

Ingredients like these draw water into the surface layers and slow how fast it leaves. The evidence is for comfort, softness and hydration rather than for changing the structure of the skin.

Source: DermNet

Vitamin E

Vitamin E is an antioxidant, and it is often in a formula to keep the other ingredients stable rather than as the active itself. It pairs well with vitamin C, though on its own the evidence for visible change is limited.

Source: NIH, National Library of Medicine

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