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Green Mild Up Sun+ SPF50+

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Green Mild Up Sun+ SPF50+ — Reddit Reviews

by Dr. G

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Updated October 14, 2026

Zinc oxide mineral SPF50+ calms irritation; white cast fades within 30 minutes.

What the community says

A zinc oxide mineral SPF50+ that dries powdery and matte, with Centella Asiatica Extract and sodium hyaluronate in the base. It suits sensitive, redness-prone skin and makeup wearers, but dry skin may find it tight and chalky.

From Reddit

Backed by 8 threads from r/AsianBeauty, r/SkincareAddiction and 3 more.

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What people love

  • Mineral SPF50+ with a powdery matte dry-down
  • Foundation-friendly finish after slight initial oiliness
  • No eye stinging reported by sensitive-skin users

Watch out for

  • White cast can linger, especially beyond light-medium skin tones
  • Thick or tacky feel can turn drying over time
  • Breakouts and pore-clogging reactions are recurring complaints

Product details

Where to buy

Real Reddit threads — 25 mentions across 8 threads

Dr. G Green Mild Up Sun+ SPF50+ on Reddit, in one place — 8 threads from r/AsianBeauty, r/SkincareAddiction and 3 more, summarized.

“For sunscreen mineral types are the most reliable, and I would say the zinc content is pretty good to calm irritation.”

Mentioned

“I've only found 'least bad' options, like Dr. G Green Mild Up Sun+.”

Mentioned

“they're not very pretty or comfortable since they feel like a thick layer”

Mentioned

“Dr.G Green Mild Up Sun+”

Positive

“When I first tried the Cosrx mist and Dr. G sunscreen I found them a bit oily”

Positive

“this slight oiliness of the Dr. G sunscreen provides the prefect base for applying foundation and doesn't make it dry.”

Positive

“Sunscreen: Dr. G Green Mild Up Sun+ (only AM)”

Positive

“The COSRX mist and Dr. G sunscreen felt a bit oily at first, which I usually hate, but they absorb after a few minutes.”

Positive

“The sunscreen actually works really well under makeup”

Positive

“Dr.G will give you slight white cast if you have pale skin”

Cautionary

“I also like the Dr g mineral sunscreen... yes, no eye stings for me! Since it’s mineral sunscreen there is a white cast.”

Cautionary

“I have seriously bad breakout from dr. g green mild up :(”

Cautionary

“maybe try Dr. G Mild Up 50 spf.”

Positive

“I have MCAS and rosacea and my skin tolerates this well”

Positive

“hates every other thing I've tried!”

Positive

“Sunscreens I've tried: ... Dr. G Green Mild Up”

Cautionary

“These are mineral zinc oxide heavy sunscreens which are thick and can clog pores more.”

Cautionary

“without fail, they all cause this reaction.”

Cautionary

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