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Green Mild Up Sun+ SPF50+ — Reddit Reviews
by Dr. G
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.
What this means for you
Backed by 8 threads from r/AsianBeauty, r/SkincareAddiction and 3 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
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
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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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