Mary&May

Mary&May Cica Soothing Sun Cream.

Name: Mary&May Cica Soothing Sun Cream
Brand: Mary&May

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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.

Full ingredients

Water, Zinc Oxide, Cyclohexasiloxane, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Isododecane, Caprylyl Methicone, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Methyl Trimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Magnesium Sulfate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Fragrance, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Propolis Extract, Asiaticoside, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid

Guru Score

Not verified

Score withheld

Not independently verified

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.

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 they liked

Lightweight, moisturizing texture under makeup
Centella complex soothes irritated skin

What they flagged

Mineral sunscreen, may need reapplication

Best for

Sensitive skin

Type

SunscreenCream

Key actives

Hyaluronic acidVitamin ESPF

Formula notes

Contains fragranceNo drying alcohol

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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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Doctor Anne

56k subs

✓Yay

"There are only three that stand out to me, the rest will just be listed under nice"

Lab Muffin Beauty Science

863k subs

✓Yay

"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."

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